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India needs to find its own ‘Trump whisperers’ to deal with the US tariff threat
The National News
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The threat of up to 50 per cent US tariffs on goods from India, which emerged from the White House over the past month, struck many as a bolt seemingly out of the blue. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had had a good visit to Washington in...
The Hague on Trial: Julia Sebutinde is ‘a dangerous clown’ leading the ICJ’s investigation into Israel’s genocide in Gaza
Great Reporter
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August 18, 2025
When Julia Sebutinde, vice-president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), stepped onto the pulpit of Kampala’s Watoto Church on 10 August 2025, she was not cloaked in the robes of judicial restraint but in the fervor of prophecy. “The Lord...
Why is the Oval Office so gold? Trump’s White House makeover
The National News
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When US President Donald Trump returned into the Oval Office in January, the room bore a different look from his final days there in early 2021. For his second term, the White House’s most recognisable room has been remade in a style unmistakably...
Bridging the gap between teeming youth and skills deficit
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 19, 2025
Africa is a continent of contradictions, sitting between a growing young population, an army of unemployed youths and skill deficits to sustainably power its economy. Stakeholders reckon that the solution lies in connecting those dots, though with...
Ilt20: Anderson’s ‘diehard fan’ Tanveer thankful for faith shown in him
The National News
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When the franchises announced their player retentions for the next season of the DP World International League T20 last month, the main stars were all present and correct. Phil Salt and Sunil Narine will be back with Abdu Dhabi Knight Riders....
Exim Bank @28: A story of growth, innovation and progress
Daily News Tanzania
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August 18, 2025
Dar es Salaam: Exim Bank Tanzania, one of the leading financial institutions in the region, is today celebrating its 28th anniversary under the theme, ‘28 Years of Progressing with You.’ The celebratory event, held at the bank’s head office Exim...
Sphere Abu Dhabi on a roll towards construction
The National News
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The preconstruction phase of Sphere Abu Dhabi, the highly anticipated spherical entertainment venue, is nearing completion, the chief executive of Sphere Entertainment said on Monday. Abu Dhabi was announced as the second location of the Las Vegas...
Barrack calls on Israel to honour ceasefire with Lebanon
The National News
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US envoy Tom Barrack has said Israel must honour its commitments under a ceasefire that ended its war with Hezbollah after the Lebanese government formally approved the disarmament of the group. Speaking after he met President Joseph Aoun in...
Dubai 13-year-old Mohammed Ali Mirza proves cricket credentials in UAE's A Division
The National News
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SHARJAH // Most cricketers who have just turned 13 years old would be forgiven for feeling a keen sense of apprehension when playing against boys two years older than themselves. When Mohammed Ali Mirza takes to the crease for Young Talents...
InterviewUAE and US collaboration 'ripe for expansion', envoy says
The National News
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America and the UAE are aligned on the "pathway forward" in the region, the US Ambassador to the country has said, as she hailed the strong partnership and opportunities for further co-operation in advanced technology and defence. "As two...
Haaland, Reijnders and Cherki star for Manchester City in memorable start to season
The National News
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Manchester City began their Premier League campaign in memorable fashion as Erling Haaland struck twice in a crushing 4-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. New signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki also netted debut goals for Pep...
Flash floods in Pakistan leave more than 300 dead over two days
The National News
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Rescuers were struggling to retrieve bodies from debris after flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains across northern Pakistan killed at least 321 people in the past 48 hours, authorities said on Saturday. The majority of deaths, 307, were...
NJHP tunnel collapse costs Rs35bn: Nespak
Business Recorder
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August 8, 2025
ISLAMABAD: The National Engineering Services Pakistan (Nespak) on Friday revealed that one tunnel of Neelum-Jhelum Hydroelectric Project collapsed, causing physical damage of around Rs35 billion, besides over Rs100 billion losses due to non-power...
Great Blue Wall Fellowship 2025–26: Empowering Coastal Champions…
IUCN
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The Western Indian Ocean is one of the world’s richest marine regions, home to seagrass meadows, coral reefs, mangroves, and productive fisheries that sustain over 60 million people. Yet these ecosystems face growing threats from climate change,...
Dozens killed or missing in Kashmir flash flood
The National News
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More than 60 people have been killed and dozens are missing after torrents of water and mud driven by intense rain swamped a village in Indian-administered Kashmir on Thursday, a senior disaster management official told AFP. It is the second major...
Abu Dhabi is at the heart of the renewable century
The National News
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The time has come for the nations of the world to get behind sustainability and turn the tide of climate change. And Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which began yesterday, will give them a forum to discuss how to do so. In October, the...
UAE carries out 70th airdrop of aid to Gaza
The National News
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The UAE executed its 70th airdrop of humanitarian aid into Gaza on Wednesday, alongside Jordan, helped by the participation of Germany, Italy, Belgium and France. The shipment included essential food supplies, prepared with the support of...
4 major trends shaping today’s oncology market
BioPharma Dive
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Biomanufacturing: Scale-up vs Scale-out Economics
BioPharma Dive
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Slot insists it will be 'even harder than before' for Liverpool to win title
The National News
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists it will be “even harder than before” for his team to win the Premier League title, ahead of their season opener at home to Bournemouth on Friday. It has been a busy summer in the transfer market for the...