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New DNA based Indian elephant census
Using DNA-based genetic mark-recapture techniques, scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have pegged India's elephant population at 22,446 in a recently released elephant population estimation, highlighted by a Mongabay-India report. This is the same method used for estimating the country's tiger population.
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October 29, 2025
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Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan talk about teaming up
Even M. Night Shyamalan — known for making darker movies like “The Sixth Sense” and “Signs” — goes looking for the light sometimes.
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October 29, 2025
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'VERDE By Vision' sold out in just 10 hours
Vision Developments, one of Dubai's fastest-growing private real estate developers, has once again captured the market's attention with a remarkable achievement: the complete sellout of its latest project, “VERDE By Vision,” within just IO hours of launch comprising of 16 floors and over Dhs300 million in sales value.
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October 29, 2025
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Saudi minister urges PIF to ease domestic spending
Saudi Arabia's investment minister urged the kingdom's PIF sovereign wealth fund to ease its spending on domestic projects and make way for more investments from the private sector, as the fund prepares to draft a new strategic plan.
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October 29, 2025
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UAB's net profit rises to Dhs316m in nine months
United Arab Bank (UAB) has announced its financial results for the nine months ended 30th September 2025.
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October 29, 2025
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Tabreed secures Dhs1.8b new debt facility to support investment
Tabreed, the leading district cooling company, announced the successful raising of Dhs1.8 billion new bank debt to support its strategic growth initiatives and optimise its capital structure.
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October 29, 2025
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18 killed in fresh migrant shipwreck off Libya: IOM
Eighteen people perished when a wooden vessel carrying dozens of migrants capsized off the coast of Libya on Tuesday, while 64 people were rescued, the United Nations’ migration agency said.
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October 29, 2025
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Zelensky ready for truce talks, but will not give up territory
Ukraine is ready for peace talks but will not withdraw its troops from additional territory first as Moscow has demanded, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. In comments to reporters released on Tuesday, he said he was happy for talks to be held anywhere, except in Russia itself or on the territory of Moscow’s close ally Belarus.
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October 29, 2025
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Sydney Sweeney was told to get botox if she wanted to make it in Hollywood
Actress Sydney Sweeney has recalled how she had someone tell her to “fix” her face and get botox.
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October 29, 2025
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Thunder, Spurs and Bulls extend winning run
Reigning champion Oklahoma City, the Philadelphia 76ers, the San Antonio Spurs and the Chicago Bulls remained undefeated with impressive NBA triumphs on Monday.
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October 29, 2025
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Kerala women mission to launch its own brand of 'KFC'
Kudumbashree, Kerala's women empowerment mission, will launch its own chain of fried chicken outlets across the state from Jan. 1, 2026.
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October 29, 2025
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Punjab plans own wing to tackle cybercrime
The Punjab government has decided in principle to set up its own wing to deal with the rising incidents of cybercrime in the province.
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October 29, 2025
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Ministry of Sports hosts 2nd phase of Zero Bureaucracy Programme
The Ministry of Sports has presented its significant efforts in enhancing government services and eliminating bureaucracy during the third periodic meeting of the second phase of the Zero Bureaucracy Programme, hosted by the UAE University, to track progress on government efforts within the framework of the programme.
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October 29, 2025
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Leaders send condolence messages to Saudi King
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy over the passing of Princess Haifa Bint Turki Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al Kabir.
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October 29, 2025
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Education key to prosperity, national well-being, says VP
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, places education at the top of its national priorities.
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October 29, 2025
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Vitality and wellness ratings improve for Emiratis, expats
UAE locals and expatriate residents have improved their vitality and wellness ratings, according to the 2025 edition of an annual international health study which a USA-founded multinational for-profit managed healthcare and insurance company, has been conducting since 2023.
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October 29, 2025
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Marauding Mendes flourishes for PSG and has World Cup in sights
He does not grab too many of the headlines among Paris Saint-Germain’s plethora of stars, but Nuno Mendes has been so impressive charging forward down the left wing for the reigning European champions that he might now stake a claim to be the world’s best fullback.
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October 29, 2025
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As Trump-Xi trade talks near, investors turn to history
Investors are heading into this week's trade talks between the U.S. and Chinese leaders with a sense of deja vu, excited by the proclamations of a truce and apprehensive the real deal may offer far less to celebrate.
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October 29, 2025
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Fujairah Police nab gang within 3 hours of robbery
FUJAIRAH: In a new security achievement that adds to the Ministry of Interior's distinguished track record, the Fujairah Police arrested a gang that had robbed bank customers in the emirate just hours after the crime was committed.
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October 29, 2025
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Eurasia faces unprecedented challenges, says N. Korea
North Korea is prepared to respond to all threats to the Eurasian continent, the country’s top diplomat said on Tuesday while attending a regional security conference in Minsk for the first time, a report said.
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October 29, 2025
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Medvedev eases past Munar, Sinner concedes World No.1 spot out of reach
Former world number one Daniil Medvedev kick started his campaign at the Paris Masters on Tuesday with a comfortable 6-1, 6-3 win over Spaniard Jaume Munar.
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October 29, 2025
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UAE's first Green Innovation District launched to boost industrial growth
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism and Expo City Dubai have come together to launch the UAE's first Green Innovation District, a landmark initiative set to redefine industrial development by seamlessly integrating economic growth with environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
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October 29, 2025
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Bodour is Unesco's envoy for Education, Book Culture
Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi has been named Unesco Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture, in recognition of her global efforts to promote publishing, and educational development.
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October 29, 2025
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MoU signed to support private sector
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), Italy's national promotional institution, during the Chamber's participation in the UAE-Italy Economic Forum in Rome.
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October 29, 2025
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Kerala opposes special revision of electoral rolls
The Kerala government expressed strong objections on Tuesday regarding the special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, recently announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in preparation for the upcoming state assembly elections early next year.
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October 29, 2025
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Dubai Health hosts fourth edition of ‘Clinic of Hope'
Dubai Health organised the fourth edition of the Clinic of Hope initiative at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital, aligning with its mission and supporting the Year of Community, which embodies the leadership's vision for a cohesive and sustainable society.
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October 29, 2025
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Australia fends off shark bites with new tech and old
High above Sydney's beaches, drones seek one of the world's deadliest predators, scanning for the flick of a tail, the swish of a fin or a shadow slipping through the swell.
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October 29, 2025
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Suryakumar focused on team success over personal milestones
India’s T201 skipper Suryakumar Yadav admitted that his batting form had been problematic and acknowledged that he's been working really hard.
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October 29, 2025
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Sonia Majeed named 'Queen of Melodies' in Dubai
The dazzling 4th edition of the Dadasaheb Phalke Icon Award Films International 2025, (DPIAF | illuminated Dubai's cultural skyline with an array of artistic performances and tributes, and celebrated Sonia Majeed with the title of ‘Queen of Melodies’, honouring her as the first Pakistani to receive the Best Singer UAE recognition.
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October 29, 2025
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Crescent champions global urban innovation
DUBAI: Crescent Enterprises reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainable, inclusive, and innovation-led urban growth as a Premier Partner of the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) and Mayors’ Forum, hosted this week at Expo City Dubai.
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