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FC Goa seal semis berth with win over Mohammedan

A goal by Iker Guarrotxena and an own-goal by Padam Chhetri helped FC Goa defeat Mohammedan SC 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Tuesday night.

NAS Obstacle Challenge to test athletes' limits

The highly anticipated Obstacle Challenge Championship will officially commence on Thursday, marking the beginning of an exhilarating new chapter in the 12th edition of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament.

Greenland is not for sale, a new mantra rises

On a boat, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and icebergs in shades of blue, Qooqu Berthelsen points to the breaking sea ice as a worrisome sign.

Dior's Chiuri creates elemental show for what could be her last

Dior womenswear chief designer Maria Grazia Chiuri gave little clue about her future Tuesday as she presented what could be her last collection at Paris Fashion Week, structured around the elements earth, air, ice and fire.

Gambhir lambasts one-venue critics, Shami admits it is an advantage

Indian coach Gautam Gambhir lambasted the critics over the unfair advantage remark of playing their matches at the same venue in the ongoing Champion Trophy.

Indian golf star Lahiri glued to CT matches at Hong Kong event

Golf star and cricket fan Anirban Lahiri said on Wednesday he has been glued to India's Champions Trophy campaign and will be rushing to watch the final when it begins just minutes after the end of LIV Hong Kong.

LeBron reaches milestone, Doncic excels in Lakers' win over Pelicans

LeBron James scored 34 points on a milestone night and Luka Doncic added 30 points and 15 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers celebrated with a 136-115 victory over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.

du, Microsoft to transform AI call centre operations

DUBAI: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, is thrilled to announce an innovative collaboration with Microsoft aimed at enhancing call center operations through advanced Al technologies.

New Zealand crush South Africa to reach Champions Trophy final

Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck hundreds as New Zealand eased to a 50-run win over South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday to set up a rematch with India in the Champions Trophy final.

Physical remand period in NAB custody reduced to 14 from 40 days

The physical remand period of an accused in the custody of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for interrogation has been reduced to 14 days from 40 days.

CBUAE adheres to FX Global Code

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has signed a Statement of Commitment to the FX Global Code, to be the first central bank in the Arab world to adopt this Code, joining a group of central banks and financial institutions worldwide in promoting integrity and best practices in the foreign exchange market.

Israeli attacks on Lebanon health sector war crimes: Amnesty

Amnesty International said on Wednesday that Israel's attacks on ambulances, paramedics and health facilities during its recent war with Hezbollah should be investigated as war crimes.

ne'ma extends 'Valuing Our Roots' Campaign in Ramadan

ne'ma, the UAE National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, has extended its 2025 Ramadan campaign, Valuing Our Roots, reinforcing the importance of responsible consumption, sustainability, and community-driven action during the Holy Month of Ramdan.

Ajman's DoF obtains 3 certifications

The Department of Finance in Ajman continues to strengthen its institutional efficiency, having obtained three prestigious international certifications.

Are more wildfires popping up along the East Coast now?

Wildfires are threatening the southeastern US this month, with fast-moving blazes ripping across the dry Carolinas and Georgia. The fires come on the heels of an active fall season, with firefighting efforts extending into late November in the Northeast. The later fires are an ominous omen of the warmer future to come, with wildfire seasons becoming longer and more severe. Are more wildfires popping up along the East Coast now? Researchers have said there are — but it’s complicated.

3,220 vehicle collisions recorded in 2024: Mol

As many as 3,220 vehicle collisions were recorded across the UAE during 2024, according to statistics from the Ministry of Interior (Mol), which indicated that 931 hit-and-run accidents were reported during the same period.

Trailblazing Olympic refugee boxer Ngamba set for pro debut

Something stood out to Cindy Ngamba as she glanced around when Friday's all-female boxing event was first announced.

Kerala CM's startup ecosystem slammed

Kerala's Congress arty-led United Democratic Front (UDF) opposition has accused the state's ruling coalition of misleading people by fudging data on its startup ecosystem.

Suspects obliged to return Dhs88,000 to victim

The Al Ain Court of Civil, Commercial, and Administrative Cases has ordered a number of persons to repay Dhs88,550 to a person who was scammed by an anonymous person on WhatsApp, who offered the victim an investment opportunity, promising to return the money with profits, but it turned out to be a fraud.

Oil drops as Opec+ plans to raise output, US tariffs beat sentiment

Oil prices fell for a third session on Wednesday as plans by major producers to raise output in April combined with concerns US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will slow economic and fuel demand growth hammered investor sentiment.

Sheikh Zayed farm is UAE's third Union site: President

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan exchanged Ramadan greetings on Tuesday with Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, along with Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers.

Smith quits ODI cricket after Australia's Champions Trophy defeat to India

Steve Smith has retired from one-dayinternational cricket in the wake of Australia’s Champions Trophy semifinal loss to India.

Tabreed issues $700m, inaugural green sukuk

Tabreed announced on Wednesday the successful raising of $700 million via an inaugural, five-year green sukuk - the first issuance under its new $1.5 billion trust certificate issuance programme.

Payment for work done can't be stopped: US top court

Surprisingly, the conservatives-dominated Supreme Court had upheld the judgment of Washington-based District Court Judge Amir Ali's order that the US government cannot withhold payments to foreign contractors and workers for work done.

George set for 100th cap after fearing career was over

Jamie George feared his England career was over after being stripped of the captaincy, but the hooker is set to win his IOOth cap in Sunday's Six Nations clash against Italy.

Germany's Merz vows billions for defence, economy

Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday that his centre-right CDU/CSU and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) would propose an unprecedented package of billions of euros in extra spending on defence and infrastructure.

Security forces repel terrorist attack in Bannu, kill 16 rebels

A total of 16 terrorists, including four suicide bombers, were killed as security forces successfully repelled an intrusion attempt at Bannu Cantonment, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday..

ADAFSA shuts down supermarket for violation

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) issued a decision administratively shutting down Mohammed Akhtar Supermarket LLC in Abu Dhabi (Musaffah Industrial Area branch), which holds trade licence no. CN-2790260, for violating Law no. 2 for 2008 regarding food in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the legislation issued thereunder as well as for its danger to public health.

Restore July 13 holiday, demands PDP in J&K

Uproar erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday when opposition PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para sought the restoration of the July 31 holiday, which was observed in the erstwhile state as 'Martyrs Day' and Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Sunil Kumar Sharma remarked that those killed were 'traitors.'

Indonesia seeds clouds to stem Jakarta rainfall

Indonesian authorities have started to seed clouds to stem heavy rainfall that caused flooding around capital Jakarta, officials said, after one person died and thousands more were displaced.