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Why ‘Brand America’ is on the ballot too

Donald Trump and Joe Biden meet for the first presidential debate on Tuesday with not just themselves but “Brand America” itself on the ballot.  With Trump narrowing Biden’s advantage in some

September 27

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Anger erupts over Syrian refugee drama ‘Aleppo’ starring Olivia Munn

DUBAI: It’s been announced that US actress Olivia Munn is set to play the lead in feature drama “Aleppo,” a story about a Syrian refugee and UN journalist (Munn), who are brought together by their

September 27

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UK may be moving too slowly to tackle COVID-19 outbreak, government

LONDON: Britain could be moving too slowly to tackle the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases because of a lag between case numbers and deaths which means fatalities have remained relatively low, a

September 27

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Indian farmers block roads, railways in nationwide shutdown to

NEW DELHI: Farmers across India have blocked roads and railways in a nationwide shutdown to protest new farm bills, which they say will leave them at the mercy of market forces. Hundreds of farmer

September 27

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Manila will not seek pardon for Filipino drug dealers convicted in

MANILA: Philippine Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin said on Friday that he had instructed Philippine ambassadors in the Middle East to exclude convicted Filipino drug dealers from prisoner exchange

September 27

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Riyadh Initiative is key to meaningful WTO reform

The race to become director general of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is getting to the final lap, and to the sharp end of business. Over the next six weeks, each of the five candidates will have

September 26

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Pakistan PM launches Arabic language Twitter account

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s address to the UN General Assembly on Friday was being relayed in Arabic via his new Twitter account @ArabicIk. The handle was set up to promote the

September 26

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India’s daily new virus cases on declining trend

NEW DELHI: India reported another 86,052 coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, a declining trend with recoveries exceeding new cases this week. The latest update from the Health Ministry on Friday

September 26

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How ‘coronavirus escapism’ altered Middle East screen habits

DUBAI: Temporarily transporting your mind away from the humdrum routine of reality to the more exciting universe offered by television has proven an extremely popular activity during the coronavirus

September 26

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Fatah and Hamas agree to hold general elections in Palestine

AMMAN: Palestine’s two main political parties, Fatah and Hamas, have agreed to hold general elections within the next six months, they announced on Thursday.A press release issued after a meeting

September 26

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Turkey hikes interest rate for first time since 2018

ANKARA: Turkey’s central bank raised Thursday its main interest rate for the first time since September 2018, boosting it by two percentage points to haul the lira up from historic lows. The bank

September 25

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Meet Now United’s new Arab member, Nour Ardakani

DUBAI: After Lebanese teen Nour Ardakani joined the global music group Now United to become the band’s 16th member – and its first Arab – we spoke to the upcoming star to find out more about her and

September 25

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Emirates announce more flight resumptions from October

DUBAI: The UAE’s carrier Emirates has announced it will resume flights to five African cities, raising the current operational network to 92 destination. Flights to South Africa’s Johannesburg and

September 25

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How Erodgan-led Turkey went from NATO ally to liability

MISSOURI: Reflecting a new Turkish naval doctrine, the phrase “blue homeland” is widely used in Turkey today. Developed by former Turkish Rear Admiral Cem Gurdeniz, the blue homeland doctrine

September 25

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Eastern Libyan forces say they killed Daesh leader

BENGHAZI: Eastern Libyan forces said on Wednesday they killed the leader of Daesh in North Africa during a raid in the southern desert city of Sebha earlier this month. The Libyan National Army (LNA)

September 25

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UK relatives of Daesh ‘Beatles’ victims relieved as trial nears

September 24

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Paris’s Eiffel Tower evacuated, operator confirms

September 24

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Japan may ease virus entry restrictions next month

September 24

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YouGov reveals top brands in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt

September 24

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CNN launches Abu Dhabi academy for journalists

September 24

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UAE FM hold talks with British foreign secretary in London

LONDON: The UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed discussed the situations in Libya, Iran and Yemen with his UK counterpart on Monday. Sheikh

September 23

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Eight monks catch virus at remote Greek Orthodox site

ATHENS: Eight monks have tested positive for coronavirus and their monastery in a remote Orthodox Christian community in northern Greece has been quarantined, a Church official said on Monday. One of

September 23

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Lebanese teen Nour Ardakani is global pop group Now United’s first

DUBAI: The search for global music group Now United’s newest member is finally over. Enter Nour Ardakani, the 18-year-old singer from Lebanon, who is set to become the band’s 16th member – and first

September 22

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UK science advisers warn public on COVID-19 rates

LONDON: Britain’s top medical adviser says the country has, in a “very bad sense,” turned a corner on COVID-19 infection rates, with figures suggesting there will be an exponential growth in the

September 22

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Team UAE rider Pogacar claims maiden Tour de France title

PARIS: Tadej Pogacar became the first Slovenian to win the Tour de France after he retained the yellow jersey in the 21st stage on Sunday, a day after he pulled off a major coup to take the overall

September 22

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Saudi Arabia backs UN’s coronavirus response plan with $100 million

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said Friday it was donating $100 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) and toward a number of projects in support of a United Nations response plan to combat the

September 21

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Houthi weapons-smuggling cell linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

LONDON: Yemen’s Minister of Information: A Houthi weapons-smuggling cell linked to the Revolutionary Guards has been caught. (Developing)

September 21

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Lebanese concept store Dikkeni gives back through art, fashion

DUBAI: Founded in London, online concept store Dikkeni is home to a number of established and up-and-coming Lebanese artists, designers and creative talents who sell their wares through the platform,

September 20

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‘Once it’s gone, it’s gone’: Edgy new abaya label sparks demand with

DUBAI: If one were to describe The Cap Project’s designs in a few words, “a mix of couture and streetwear” would be most fitting. Equal parts luxurious and edgy, the Dubai-based label is not your

September 20

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The world has changed, it’s time for new Palestinian thinking

For those of us who have championed the Palestinian cause for so many decades, and who view Palestine as the just cause to end all just causes, it is daunting to be faced with new realities. But

September 20