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Murmu's chopper gets stuck in Kerala helipad
An alleged security lapse surfaced on Wednesday after an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter carrying President Droupadi Murmu to Sabarimala got its wheels stuck in wet concrete at a swiftly built temporary helipad inside an indoor stadium complex near here, prompting officials to push the chopper out.
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October 25, 2025
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Dhs22b world-first renewable energy project breaks ground
Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed witnesses groundbreaking of world’s Ist gigascale round-the-clock renewable energy project worth over Dhs22 billion
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October 25, 2025
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Dutch great Lavreysen lifts 18th track world title
Dutch master Harrie Lavreysen took his tally of world titles to a record-extending 18 as he produced a masterclass to win the keirin at the UCI Track World Championships on Thursday.
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October 25, 2025
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UAE athletes shine at Asian Youth Games in Bahrain
Sprinters Arwa Ali and Laila Ahmed qualified for the final of the women’s IOOm race, with Arwa continuing her impressive form by breaking the games record for the second time, clocking Il.66 seconds.
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October 25, 2025
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Allies should boost Ukraine's long-range missile reach: UK
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting in London on Friday that there was more that Western allies could do to bolster Kyiv’s long-range missile capability.
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October 25, 2025
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1,000 enter Thailand from Myanmar after scam hub raid
More than 1,000 people, mostly Chinese, have fled from Myanmar into Thailand this week, Thai authorities said on Friday, after the Myanmar military raided one of the country's largest scam centres.
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October 25, 2025
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Mohammed hails Emirates Airlines on 40th anniversary
DUBAI: In a post on the X platform, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said, “Forty years ago, on 25 October 1985, the first Emirates flight took off. With it, our great ambitions soared into the sky.”
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October 25, 2025
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Rubio seeks quick deployment of international Gaza force
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio voiced hope on Friday of soon putting together an international force to police the ceasefire in Gaza, as Palestinian factions agreed that a committee of technocrats would run the postwar territory.
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October 25, 2025
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Bear kills another person in Japan amid rising attacks
Separate bear attacks in Japan killed one and injured four on Friday, officials said, days after the government vowed to toughen measures because of a record year of deadly assaults by the animals.
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October 25, 2025
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Portugal beat US eves' team in Morgan's farewell
The US women's team stumbled on Thursday in their first game since July, allowing a goal in each half that sent Portugal to their first win against the Americans, 2-1 on a night two-time World Cup winner Alex Morgan was feted with a star-studded farewell.
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October 25, 2025
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Faltering Napoli host rising Inter in tight title race
Defending champions Napoli have hit a rough patch and, hot on the heels of their midweek collapse in Europe, this weekend host an Inter Milan side who have put some early season jitters behind them to join a tight Serie A title race.
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October 25, 2025
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'Seal the Deal 2025' reinforcing Sharjah's role as innovation hub
The second edition of Seal the Deal — the flagship pitch initiative fostering entrepreneurship and bridging innovative founders with leading investors and business leaders — was successfully held on October 23rd, 2025, during the Sharjah Investment Forum and the WAIPA World Investment Conference 2025.
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October 25, 2025
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PureHealth announces graduation of 146 Emiratis
PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has announced the graduation of 146 UAE Nationals, including the third cohort of its Emirati Development Centre (EDC) Leaders Programme.
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October 25, 2025
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Oscar-winning actor Emma Stone brags about not breaking bones for 'Bugonia'
Emma Stone was proud to say she did not break any bones while filming the absurdist comedy sci-fi film \"Bugonia.\" \"I've broken a lot of bones,\" she said, recalling how she felt nervous when it was time for costar Jesse Plemons to tackle her for his role as Teddy Gatz, a conspiracy-theory-obsessed beekeeper.
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October 24, 2025
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Pogacar, peloton face tricky stages as Tour de France route unveiled
From Montjuic in Barcelona to Montmartre in Paris, the 2026 Tour de France presents champion Tadej Pogacar and his rivals with a plethora of mountain passes and peaks, including two stages tackling the revered Alpe d'Huez.
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October 24, 2025
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Two dead in Israeli strikes on east Lebanon, says ministry
Two people were killed in Israeli air strikes on mountainous areas in eastern Lebanon on Thursday, according to the health ministry, with the Israeli military saying it had struck Hizbollah targets.
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October 24, 2025
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No reduction in Gaza hunger since ceasefire: WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday there had been little improvement in the amount of aid going into Gaza since a ceasefire took hold — and no observable reduction in hunger.
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October 24, 2025
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Passion for reading is 'true catalyst' for human progress
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai affirmed that a passion for reading is the true catalyst for human progress and a driving force behind community development, well-being, and prosperity.
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October 24, 2025
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Emirati-Saudi ties key to regional stability: Minister
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the third “Retreat of Resolve” of the Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council, which took place on 22-23 October at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
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October 24, 2025
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Polka Pirate Jimi keeps Minnesota dancing alive
What kind of person can coax shy, different Minnesotans to boogie down on the dance floor? He's a pirate and he calls himself Jimi Jimi Jimi, the Polka Dancing Pirate.
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October 24, 2025
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S.Korea halts tours in parts of DMZ ahead of Trump visit
South Korea has halted tours of the Joint Security Area in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas, officials said on Thursday, ahead of a visit by US President Donald Trump to the peninsula.
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October 24, 2025
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Court to deliver verdict in Hasina’s case on Nov.13
The verdict in the crimes against humanity case against ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina will be delivered on Nov.13, the attorney general said, as the trial ended on Thursday.
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October 24, 2025
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We still have a lot to learn from actor Angela Lansbury
When you think of role models, there are probably a number of women who come to mind before Angela Lansbury: women who boldly and sometimes loudly shook things up like Rosie the Riveter, Riot Grrrl rebels, and RBG.
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October 24, 2025
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Dubai Mansions at Emaar Hills to redefine Dubai's realty sector
Developed with a total value of Dhs 100 billion and comprising 40,000 ultra-luxury residences, Emaar Hills redefines urban sophistication and contemporary living in Dubai.
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October 24, 2025
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Pressure grows on Serie A to cancel Australia fixture
Pressure group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) has called on Italy's Serie A to follow the lead of Spain's La Liga and drop plans to stage a regular season match between Milan and Como in the Australian city of Perth early next year.
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October 24, 2025
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Saudi appoints Sheikh Saleh as new grand mufti
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has appointed eminent Saudi Islamic scholar Sheikh Saleh Bin Fawzan Abdullah Al Fawzan as Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia in the rank of a minister.
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October 24, 2025
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Australia fend off India in second straight match to seal ODI series
Australia all-rounders Matt Short and Cooper Connolly scored half-centuries as the hosts claimed a two-wicket victory over India at Adelaide Oval to seal their one-day international (ODI) series with a match to spare.
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October 24, 2025
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Grand Alliance names Tejashwi as CM face
After weeks of intense infighting and uncertainty, the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) in Bihar has finally declared Rashtria Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial face for the upcoming Bihar Assembly election.
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October 24, 2025
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UAE to host Red Bull Half Court Final on Nov. 29
For the first time ever, the UAE will be hosting the Red Bull Half Court 2025 finals, the world's most exciting 3-On-3 basketball tournament, which will take place in Dubai on Nov. 29.
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October 24, 2025
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New initiative to drive realty sector
Dubai's real estate sector is playing a remarkable role in attracting global brands and investors. Developers in the city introducing new initiatives and concepts to drive business growth and strengthen the overall property market.
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