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Mo'unga signs New Zealand rugby deal, eligible for All Blacks in 2026
Flyhalf Richie Mo'unga will return to New Zealand rugby next season and be eligible to play for the All Blacks from October, 2026, as part of an 18-month contract announced on Thursday.
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August 08, 2025
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Modi vows no bargain on farmers' interests after tariff
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday he will not compromise the interests of the country’s farmers even if he has to pay a heavy price, in his first comments after US President Donald Trump's salvo of a 508 tariff on Indian goods.
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August 08, 2025
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7th grade student wins Arab Reading Challenge in Syria
Nardine Fadi Gerges Issa, a student, won the title of the 9th edition of the Arab Reading Challenge champion in the Syrian Arab Republic, following the final round in which 583,127 students from 5,005 schools participated under the supervision of 9,749 supervisors.
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August 08, 2025
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Ajman saw realty transactions valued at Dhs3.25 billion in July
The Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation in Ajman reported that the emirate's real estate market witnessed 1,920 real estate transactions during July 2025, with a total value of Dhs3.25 billion, a remarkable growth of over 62.5 per cent compared to the same period in 2024.
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August 08, 2025
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Abu Dhabi completes Al Furjan 2 Play Areas
The Department of Municipalities and Transport, represented by Abu Dhabi Municipality, has completed “Al Furjan 2 Play Areas” project in the new Al Falah City.
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August 08, 2025
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Netanyahu wants Israel to take control of all of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday Israel intends to take military control of all of Gaza, despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad over the devastating almost two-year-old war in the Palestinian enclave.
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August 08, 2025
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UAE likely to receive more rain today: NCM
Heavy rains to drizzles fell on separate areas across the country on Thursday.
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August 08, 2025
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AURAK aligns programmes with RAK's growth
In anticipation of the wide-ranging impact of Ras Al Khaimah's phenomenal growth across all sectors, including education, the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is aligning its academic and research offerings with the emirate’s ambitious trajectory.
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August 08, 2025
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Doctors decry RFK Jr’s decision to slash vaccine grants
Doctors are sounding the alarm about potentially deadly consequences of the Donald Trump administration's decision to slash $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine development, saying the “deeply troubling” move could leave Americans defenceless in the face of a biological attack, or another pandemic.
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August 08, 2025
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FIR stayed against actor over alleged obscene roles
Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed proceedings in a case against Malayalam film actor Shweta Menon for allegedly taking up obscene roles in certain films and advertisements.
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August 08, 2025
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Recent advances in chemistry 'may tackle emissions'
Recent key advances in chemistry could tackle emissions from the world's most polluting industries, according to a new study from a team led by Professor Mercedes Maroto Valer, Champion and Director of the Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) and Director of the Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS) at Herriot-Watt University in the UK, and Dr. Steve Griffiths, Professor and Vice Chancellor for Research at American University of Sharjah (AUS).
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August 08, 2025
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Ruler sets up Sharjah Hospitality Group
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree regarding the establishment of the Sharjah Hospitality Group.
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August 08, 2025
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Arrest warrant sought for South Korea's ex-first lady
South Korean investigators requested a warrant on Thursday to arrest former first lady Kim Keon Hee on corruption charges, raising the possibility she could join ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol in detention as an investigation against them gathers pace.
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August 08, 2025
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Shanghai airports, cruise ports experience summer travel boom
Shanghai's ports have seen a steady rise in cross-border passenger traffic since the start of the summer travel season.
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August 08, 2025
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Sharjah Holding board discusses operational activities
The Board of Directors of Sharjah Holding, a strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management - the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, convened its second meeting of the year 2025, chaired by Waleed Al Sayegh, Chairman of the Board.
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August 08, 2025
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'OFW Serbisyo Caravan' records 11,383 transactions in the UAE
A government-led comprehensive caravan for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), piloted in three key cities in Saudi Arabia from July 18; and, which earned a barrage of complaints from distraught OFWs in the UAE - where II,383 total transactions were recorded - shall definitely be improved.
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August 08, 2025
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Konstas, Peake and McSweeney named in Australia A squad for India tour
Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney have been named in Australia A squad for the two red-ball four-day matches against India A in September, with an eye towards Australia’s 2027 Test tour rather than the upcoming Ashes.
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August 08, 2025
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Having a green card does not mean you can't be deported
Immigrants who are married to US citizens have long expected that they won't be deported from the country while going through the process of obtaining a green card.
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August 08, 2025
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Dubai Chambers showcases its services
Dubai Chambers recently organised a dedicated workshop aimed at highlighting its comprehensive suite of services designed to support the growth and competitiveness of the business community both locally and internationally. The online session attracted 180 representatives from across the private sector.
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August 08, 2025
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SRTA project eases traffic flow in Al Bataeh
SHARJAH: Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has carried out an integrated project to develop a package of vital roads in Al Bataeh Industrial and Commercial areas, with a total length of approximately 7.4 kilometres.
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August 08, 2025
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VFS rolls out S.Africa passport renewal services in Dubai
South African nationals residing in the UAE can now visit the VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Wafi City, Dubai, to renew their passports.
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August 08, 2025
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US plan sees Hizbollah disarmed by year-end
The United States has presented Lebanon with a proposal for disarming Hizbollah by the end of the year, along with ending Israel's military operations in the country and the withdrawal of its troops from five positions in south Lebanon, according to a copy of a Lebanese cabinet agenda reviewed by Reuters.
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August 08, 2025
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ADX welcomes Thndr as its first remote retail trading member
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) today onboarded Thndr, a leading retail investment platform in the Mena region, as the first remote retail trading member on the largest exchange in the UAE, the second largest in the Mena region, and among the top 20 in the world.
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August 08, 2025
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Antonio leaves West Ham after contract not renewed
West Ham United have confirmed that striker Michail Antonio will leave the club after 10 years, as the Hammers did not offer him a new deal.
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August 08, 2025
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Refreshed Sinner ready for Cincinnati title defence
World number one Jannik Sinner said he had taken the right decision by opting for a long break following his Wimbledon triumph, and the recharged Italian is ready to fire at the Cincinnati Open where he will defend his title.
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August 08, 2025
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Five arrested for smuggling Syrian migrants to Europe
Five people have been arrested in Germany, the Netherlands and Bosnia in a coordinated operation against a gang accused of smuggling Syrian migrants into Europe, German authorities said on Thursday.
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August 08, 2025
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Mohammed meets Dubai Police's retired senior officers
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met a number of retired senior officers from Dubai Police who had played a crucial role in establishing the foundations of security and stability in the emirate.
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August 08, 2025
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China tests lunar lander for first crewed moon mission
China conducted its first test on Wednesday of a lunar lander that it hopes will put the first Chinese on the moon before 2030, the country’s manned space programme said.
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August 08, 2025
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Why eating at 6pm is the most civilised thing you can do
I've booked us a table for 8.30pm — hope that’s OK!” Few messages are capable of filling me with such instant dread. | am very fond of the friend in question — | wouldn't be meeting her for a midweek dinner if | wasn’t — but she is testing the limits of my affection.
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August 08, 2025
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NEROCA FC share spoils with Indian Navy after goalless draw
NEROCA FC and Indian Navy FT played out a hard-fought goalless draw in their Group F encounter of the 134th Durand Cup to earn a point each at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium here on Thursday. Despite several half-chances and moments of promise, both sides failed to find the finishing touch in a match that was high on midfield battles and defensive organisation.
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