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VIDEO: Several areas of UAE experience rain, temperature drops to 19.1°C
A number of areas in the country, on Thursday, witnessed rainfall of varying intensity, as a result of the country being affected by an extension of a surface low pressure system from the east.
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Rockets hit central Baghdad for second day in escalating unrest
There were no immediate reports of casualties from the strikes and no claim of responsibility, two police officers said. A number of Shi'ite Muslim militant groups have offices and supporters in eastern Baghdad.
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Pakistan court acquits former PM Sharif's daughter in graft case
Maryam Nawaz is seen as the most influential politician in the ruling Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) party that has her uncle Shehbaz Sharif leading a coalition government at present.
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Two jailed and fined for running over a girl and robbing her boyfriend in Dubai
The case dated back to last January when an Asian filed a complaint in which he stated that he had been assaulted and robbed and his girlfriend was run over in a parking lot of a building in which he lived in Dubai Investments Park.
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Myanmar court jails Suu Kyi, Australian economist for 3 years
Both had pleaded not guilty to charges of violating the official secrets act, which carries a maximum sentence of 14 years. "Three years each, no hard labour," said the source, who declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the issue.
29 Sep 2022 -
Taliban fire into air to disperse women’s rally backing Iran protests
Chanting the same "Women, life, freedom!" mantra used in demonstrations in Iran, about 25 Afghan women protested in front of the Iranian embassy in Kabul, before being dispersed by Taliban forces firing in the air, an AFP correspondent reported.
29 Sep 2022 -
VIDEO: Hurricane Ian devastates Florida, 2.5 million people without power
One of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the United States barreled across the Florida peninsula overnight Wednesday, threatening catastrophic flooding inland, the National Hurricane Center warned.
29 Sep 2022 -
Hamdan attends Dubai Metaverse Assembly at the Museum of the Future
Sheikh Hamdan further said Dubai seeks to be a hub for the global metaverse community, a goal that it will achieve by working closely with its partners and the world’s best experts in the field.
28 Sep 2022 -
Communication vital for sustainability: Allay
Communication is vital in achieving sustainability as well as long-lasting relationships and how this is conveyed, speaks volumes. This was the message in the keynote speech of Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) Director General Tariq Saeed Allay at 11th annual edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), ongoing at the Expo Centre Sharjah.
28 Sep 2022 -
VIDEO: Youth performs stunt on 11 kV high-tension power lines in India
In the video, which is reportedly shot in the Amaria town of Pilibhit district, a man identified as Noushad can be seen hanging precariously on the wires and doing all sort of stunts.
28 Sep 2022 -
Contemporary Istanbul fair reports strong sales and robust attendance
Participating galleries reported buoyant sales, with an overall sales rate of 77 per cent. Many works with listed prices from $15,000 – $65,000 sold in the first hours of the fair.
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Porsche races higher after landmark $72 billion listing
Porsche AG shares made a strong start on Thursday after Volkswagen defied volatile markets to list the sports car brand at a valuation of 75 billion euros ($72 billion) in Germany’s second-biggest market debut.
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