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Senegal top AFCON group ahead of Congo as Tanzania make history

Senegal advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) last 16 as winners of their group on Tuesday, leaving the DR Congo facing a heavyweight tie against Algeria while Tanzania reached the knockout stage for the first time.

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January 01, 2026

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Global fragmentation fuels world's crises: UN

The outgoing United Nations refugee chief fears an increasingly fragmented world is fuelling global conflicts and crises, and inflaming hostility towards people desperately fleeing for safety.

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January 01, 2026
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Gulf Today

China's service trade increases 7.1 per cent in first 11 months

China's service trade maintained steady growth in the first 11 months of the year, with total imports and exports reaching over 7.2 trillion yuan (approximately $1.02 trillion), up 7.1 per cent year on year, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday, Xinhua News Agency reported.

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January 01, 2026

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Ajman Ruler receives ABH Cycling Team members

His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, received today the ABH Cycling Team, led by Sheikh Ahmad bin Hamad Al Nuaimi, following its victory in the IOth Al Salam Cycling Championship and its achievement of six titles out of seven races in the championship.

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January 01, 2026
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Gulf Today

How the White House lost the public on immigration

President Donald Trump spent much of 2025 squandering the public's support on what was once his best issue: immigration.

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January 01, 2026
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Gulf Today

Ton-up Gous puts Vipers in final after victory over MI Emirates in Qualifier 1

ABU DHABI Led by Gous' unbeaten ton and Tariq's three-wicket haul, the Vipers qualified for their 3rd final in 4 seasons of the ILT2O. Meanwhile, MI Emirates will face the winner of the Eliminator between ADKR and DC to be played on Jan.l

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January 01, 2026
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Emirates remains world's top international airline in 2025

Emirates consolidated its position in 2025 as the world's largest global airline after carrying 55.6 million passengers across nearly 180,580 flights, covering distances equivalent to circling the Earth more than 29,000 times, and placing orders for 73 new aircraft.

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January 01, 2026

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SPEA approves 4th term of private schools council

The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) has approved the formation of the fourth term of the Private Schools Directors Council in the Emirate of Sharjah, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop the private education system and strengthen institutional partnership with private schools across the emirate.

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January 01, 2026

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We know what we want, says Arteta after Arsenal rout Villa

Arteta's side issued a significant statement of intent in the title race by crushing Villa with a second half blitz at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

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January 01, 2026
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Zohran Mamdani set to take NYC helm under scrutiny

NEW YORK

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January 01, 2026

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International Defence Conference to spotlight intelligent autonomy

The International Defence Conference (IDC)2026 is set to take place on the eve of the seventh edition of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX) and Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX) 2026.

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January 01, 2026

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SRTA temporarily closes road between Al Juraina, Al Qarain

The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority has announced a temporary closure of the road between the Al Juraina I and Al Qarain I areas.

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January 01, 2026

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Few men would face top woman: Kyrgios ahead of Sabalenka clash

Nick Kyrgios believes few male players would accept the chance to face a top woman as the maverick Australian prepares to take on women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition later this month.

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December 19, 2025
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India have been the better team in T20Is, says Steyn ahead of final clash

The ongoing India-South Africa series remains fiercely contested, with two possible outcomes before the final game: South Africa drawing level at 2-2 or India winning it 3-1, and former Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn opined that India have 'been the better team' so far in the three games played.

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December 19, 2025

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Tecom launches Dhs615 million Innovation Hub

DUBAI: Tecom Group, the creator of specialised business districts and vibrant communities in Dubai, has launched Phase 4 of Innovation Hub in Dubai Internet City to address rising demand for Grade-A office spaces from global multinational companies in vital, future-focused economic sectors.

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December 19, 2025

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An dominates, Yamaguchi battles through in season finale

South Korea’s An Se-young dominated Tomoka Miyazaki 21-9 21-6 at badminton’s World Tour Finals in Hangzhou on Thursday to continue her chase for a second title at the season finale.

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December 19, 2025

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Lanka plans $1.6b in cyclone recovery spending in 2026

Sri Lanka's government announced plans on Thursday for $1.6 billion in extra spending in 2026 to fund the country’s recovery from Cyclone Ditwah, which killed more than 640 people.

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December 19, 2025

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Safonov stars as PSG sink Flamengo to win Intercontinental Cup title

Paris St Germain (PSG) goalkeeper Matvey Safonov saved four penalties in a dramatic shootout to hand the French champions the Intercontinental Cup title after a hard-fought II draw with Flamengo in the final on Wednesday.

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December 19, 2025

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Violations in field of health insurance explained

Issues of fraud in the field of health insurance are endless, either by service providers in various health facilities with their multiple specialties who exaggerate in requesting tests, analyses, and treatment plans, or by beneficiaries who try to find any means to maximise their benefit from insurance coverage at the lowest possible cost, and then health insurance companies that do their utmost to evade paying for the services provided by offering illogical or at least unconvincing justifications to patients and visitors.

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December 19, 2025

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Federal decree issued on National Media Authority

The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law establishing and organising the National Media Authority, as a federal public entity affiliated to the UAE Cabinet.

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December 19, 2025
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Our daughters raised Sharjah's flag high with victory in Kuwait: Jawaher

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, received on Wednesday evening, at Al Badee' Palace, the players of the Sharjah Women's Sports Club volleyball team following their historic victory at the inaugural West Asia Women's Volleyball Clubs Championship.

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December 19, 2025
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Gulf Today

Mbappe excels as Real beat lowly 3rd-tier Talavera in Spanish Cup

A Kylian Mbappe brace helped Real Madrid avoid an upset at third-tier Talavera as Xabi Alonso's side scraped home 3-2 to stamp their ticket into the Spanish Cup last 16 on Wednesday.

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December 19, 2025
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Parenting mistakes often become life's greatest lessons

I had dinner with my son recently, and as tends to happen with us, we started talking about Quentin Tarantino's two-part masterpiece, “Kill Bill.”

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December 19, 2025

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Gill will continue to lead the team for many years: GT director

Gujarat Titans (GT) chairman Jinal Mehta and director Shaan Mehta reflected on Shubman Gill's leadership in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and assured that the young batter will continue to lead the franchise for many years to come.

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December 19, 2025
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Gulf Today

UAE, Korea discuss cooperation in energy, industry and technology

Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Adnoc Managing Director & Group CEO, paid an official visit to the Republic of Korea on Wednesday aimed at boosting cooperation in energy, industry, and advanced technologies.

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December 19, 2025

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Bairstow stars as MI Emirates stun Capitals by 7 wickets

MI Emirates stunned the Dubai Capitals with a seven-run victory at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday, defending a modest total of 137/8.

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December 19, 2025
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Gulf Today

FTA honours strategic partners at Annual Forum 2025 in Dubai

Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director-General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), affirmed that the Authority achieved a number of qualitative milestones during 2025, and continued to advance its development efforts in line with its policies aimed at fostering creativity and innovation, in order to meet the expectations of all categories of customers.

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December 19, 2025

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Jeddah-Kozhikode flight makes emergency landing in Kochi

A major air accident was averted on Thursday when an Air India Express Boeing 737 carrying 160 passengers from Jeddah experienced a technical malfunction, necessitating an emergency landing at Cochin International Airport in Kochi, Kerala.

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December 19, 2025

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Mohun Bagan banned, face hefty fine for refusing Iran visit

Indian club Mohun Bagan Super Giant have been banned from Asian Football Confederation competitions and ordered to pay more than $100,000 for refusing to travel to Iran for an Asian Champions League Two clash with Sepahan SC in September, the Asian soccer body said in a statement.

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December 19, 2025

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Sultan praises contribution of 700 scholars to encyclopaedia

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Supreme President of the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah, signed on Thursday morning the inaugural edition of the first phase of the Comprehensive Arabic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature, Arts and Notable Figures, at the Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre.

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December 19, 2025