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    Iranian workers clean the Holy Virgin Mary subway station ahead of its opening ceremony in Tehran. EPA
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    South Korean Air Force aerobatics team Black Eagles perform during the Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition in Seongnam. EPA
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    A man pours water from a calabash to honour the spirits and ensure protection at sea ahead of the pirogues race in Ngor, Senegal. AFP
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    Israelis practise kitesurfing during sunset off the coast of Tel Aviv. AFP
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    Northern lights shine bright in Lietzen, Germany. AP
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    An aerial view shows tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in the war-damaged area surrounding Gaza city's port. AFP
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    Farmers harvest lotus roots in Huaian in China's eastern Jiangsu province. AFP
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    Venezuelan-US artist Alex Da Corte's artwork, titled 'Kermit the Frog, Even', is installed at Place Vendome in Paris, ahead of the official opening of the Art Basel contemporary and modern art market. AFP
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    Indian people at a market ahead of Diwali in Mumbai. EPA
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    About 2.61 million oil lamps along the Saryu river on the eve of Diwali in Ayodhya, India. AP Photo
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    A man works on a giant mural of Venezuelan doctor Jose Gregorio Hernandez in the El Saman de Bolivar community, Caracas. AFP

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The National

October 23, 2025

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Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi

Director: Kangana Ranaut, Krish Jagarlamudi

Producer: Zee Studios, Kamal Jain

Cast: Kangana Ranaut, Ankita Lokhande, Danny Denzongpa, Atul Kulkarni

Rating: 2.5/5

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How to register as a donor

1) Organ donors can register on the Hayat app, run by the Ministry of Health and Prevention

2) There are about 11,000 patients in the country in need of organ transplants

3) People must be over 21. Emiratis and residents can register. 

4) The campaign uses the hashtag  #donate_hope

Updated: October 23, 2025, 1:49 PM
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