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UAE finalises sugar-tax rates for sweetened drinks, sets 0% rate for artificial sweeteners | World News

From January 2026, the UAE will tax sweetened drinks based on sugar content, while artificially sweetened beverages face a 0% rate/ Image: Pexels The UAE has publicly announced the final details of its new tiered volumetric model for taxing sweetened drinks, including the calculation method, rate brackets, and enforcement framework, ahead of its rollout on…

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Airline unfairly charged passengers for premium seats when free were available – elderly couple file complaint & win compensation; what ruling means for you

According to the Commission, the airline failed to provide adequate and accurate information about the availability of free seats. (AI image) Are airlines misleading you on availability of free seats? When booking an air ticket, be careful when you pay an extra amount for premium seats – free seats of your choice may be available….

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Laura Wolvaardt century, Marizanne Kapp fifer power South Africa to dominant semi-final win over England; reach first-ever ODI World Cup final | Cricket News

Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp powered South Africa to their first-ever ODI World Cup final with a 125-run win over England (Images via AP) Captain Laura Wolvaardt produced a masterclass with the bat before Marizanne Kapp delivered a superb five-wicket haul as South Africa outplayed England by 125 runs to storm into their first-ever Women’s…

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NASA just flew a jet at 925 mph without sonic boom noise: Breakthrough could cut travel time by half |

NASA has taken a major step toward transforming the future of high-speed travel. In a successful first flight over the Southern California desert, the agency’s experimental X-59 aircraft demonstrated that breaking the sound barrier does not have to come with the signature explosive sonic boom. Instead, the jet is engineered to produce only a soft…

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How much does studying in Canada cost for international students in 2025–26?

Tuition and rent costs for international students in Canada rise again in 2025–26. (Getty Images) Affordability continues to be a primary concern for international students planning to study in Canada. Inflation and economic uncertainty have increased everyday living costs, affecting rent, groceries, and utilities across the country. For the 2025–26 academic year, tuition and housing…

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Punjab launches faceless services related to driving licences, vehicle-registration certificates | India News

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann with Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal (Photo credit: ANI) LUDHIANA: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal launched an initiative on Wednesday to provide 56 faceless services related to driving licences and vehicle-registration certificates.Mann put a lock at a Regional Transport Office (RTO) here…

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UAE: Indian embassy announces three new Indian passport designs for residents with advanced security features | World News

UAE unveils three new Indian passport designs today / AI-generated illustration Indian expats in the UAE are witnessing a first-of-its-kind change, as the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi confirmed on October 28, 2025, that three different Indian passport designs are now officially in circulation the older booklet, the machine-readable version, and the newly introduced chip-enabled…

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