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ADHA takes part in fifth Abu Dhabi Family Forum
The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) is participating in the fifth Abu Dhabi Family Forum, held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF).
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December 15, 2025
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UAE winter tourism season offers rich, diverse cultural experiences
The UAE is witnessing the launch of the winter tourism season with growing momentum, underscoring its status as one of the world's leading tourist destinations during the winter months.
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December 15, 2025
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6 Bangladeshi soldiers killed in attack on UN base in Sudan
At least six Bangladeshi peacekeepers were killed and eight wounded in a drone attack on a UN base on Saturday in the disputed Abyei region between Sudan and South Sudan, Bangladesh’s armed forces said.
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December 15, 2025
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Top court overturns DNA test order to ascertain parentage
The Supreme Court (SC) has overturned a lower court order for a DNA test to ascertain the parentage of a petitioner, and ruled that the right to privacy-recognised as an entitlement to personal sanctuary-requires protecting individuals from undue intrusion into their private lives.
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December 15, 2025
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After '24,' the roles I anticipated didn't come: Sutherland
“I’m sliding into 60 years old at 100 miles an hour,” says sprightly 58-year-old Kiefer Sutherland, “and I'm acutely aware of the fact that people cared more about what I thought when I was 30 than they do now.”
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December 15, 2025
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Indonesia eyes 100% trade rise after FTA deal
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso projected the trade between Indonesia and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to increase by 100% after the ratification of the Indonesia-EAEU Free Trade Agreement (I-EAEU FTA) by year-end.
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December 15, 2025
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New Zealand's Robinson claims World Cup super-G title
New Zealand's Alice Robinson was already leading the Olympic season's giant slalom standings.
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December 15, 2025
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Pollution curbs on as Delhi's air quality worsens
As stricter pollution norms under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 4 came into force, emergency curbs were triggered across Delhi on Sunday as the city's air quality continued to deteriorate.
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December 15, 2025
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Iran executes woman over killing her teen stepdaughter
Iran executed a woman in the country’s northwest after convicting her of killing her four-year-old stepdaughter, the judiciary said.
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December 15, 2025
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Republicans seek expanded state powers to remove voters
Republicans in Congress want to give states more authority to remove ineligible voters — including noncitizens and people who have moved or died — from voter rolls, seeking to reinforce the Trump administration's own push to scrub the lists.
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December 15, 2025
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Man.City smash Palace to fire title warning, Villa extend winning run
Manchester City thumped Crystal Palace on Sunday to climb back to within two points of English Premier League (EPL) leaders Arsenal as Aston Villa twice came from behind to beat West Ham.
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December 15, 2025
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World leaders condemn Bondi Beach shooting
World leaders expressed their horror and revulsion at Sunday’s mass shooting in which 11 people were killed at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach.
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December 15, 2025
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UAE, Cyprus leaders call for talks to end global conflicts
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, held discussions on Sunday focused on enhancing cooperation as part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.
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December 15, 2025
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Karate teacher overcomes Palisades fire, opens dojo to help children heal
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December 15, 2025
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Islamabad puts drivers on notice as winter smog crisis worsens
Truck driver Muhammad Afzal was not expecting to be stopped by police, let alone fined, as he drove into Islamabad this week because of the thick diesel fumes emanating from his exhaust pipe.
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December 15, 2025
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UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Pogacar targets Tour de France, Paris-Roubaix and Milan-San Remo in 2026
Cycling superstar Tadej Pogacar of the UAE Team Emirates-XRG will try for a fifth Tour de France title in 2026 but is more excited by the two one-day Monuments that have so far eluded him; Paris-Roubaix and Milan San Remo.
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December 15, 2025
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Wemby shines on comeback as Spurs stun Thunder, Knicks down Magic
Victor Wembanyama made a triumphant return from injury to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a stunning NBA Cup semifinal upset of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday as the New York Knicks downed the Orlando Magic to book their place in the final.
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December 15, 2025
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Terrific Terrier backheel helps lift Leverkusen back to fourth
A back-heeled goal from Martin Terrier set Bayer Leverkusen on the way to a 2-0 win over derby rivals Cologne on Saturday, returning the hosts to fourth in the Bundesliga.
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December 15, 2025
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Russians rule the roost at IBA Boxing World Championships in Dubai
In the super- heavyweight finale, Russia's David Surov set a punishing pace against Uzbekistan's Arman Makhanov. Taller but off- rhythm, Makhanov wilted under Surov's pressure
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December 15, 2025
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Fae under fire as Ivory Coast seek back-to-back AFCON titles
Coach Emerse Fae has defended several contentious squad decisions as Ivory Coast attempt to become the first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) holders to defend the title since Egypt did so 15 years ago.
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December 15, 2025
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Myanmar calls on nations to take back citizens held in crackdown
Myanmar's military regime appealed to the international community on Sunday to take back hundreds of foreigners who have been detained in a crackdown on scam centers in the country’s eastern Kayin state near the Thai border.
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December 15, 2025
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'No proceeding or probe' underway against Bajwa
Following the conviction of former chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) retired lieutenant general Faiz Hameed, there is neither any probe nor any proceeding underway against ex-army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa, said a report citing informed sources.
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December 15, 2025
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Renewables in electricity generation up 4% in Q3
In the third quarter of 2025, 49.38 of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources, an increase of 3.88 compared with the 47.53 registered in the same quarter of 2024, according to figures by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
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December 14, 2025
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ADSFF mobilises capital, innovation for sustainability
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM, in partnership with Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC), Hanwha and the EU GCC Cooperation on green transition project, hosted the 8th edition of the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF).
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December 14, 2025
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Griezmann helps Atleti overcome Valencia, Girona down Sociedad
Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann came off the bench to guide them to a 2-1 home victory over struggling Valencia on Saturday, helping Diego Simeone’s side snap their LaLiga losing run and stay in touch with the leaders.
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December 14, 2025
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UAE AG welcomes Russian delegation
ABU DHABI: Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney General, received a visiting Russian team tasked with activating the protocol annexed to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the UAE Federal Public Prosecution and the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation.
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December 14, 2025
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SPARK boosts links with Russian business community, signs MoU
The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) and the Russia-UAE Business Council (RBC) have firmed up a partnership that lays the foundation for enhanced research and innovation collaboration between SPARK and leading Russian companies.
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December 14, 2025
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Simple physical exercises that boost memory effortlessly
Many of us turn to Sudoku, Wordle or brain-training apps to sharpen our minds.
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December 14, 2025
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Rijiju urges Hajj pilgrims to go for authorised operators only
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday urged Indian Muslims planning to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage in 2026 to complete their bookings well in advance and ensure that they choose only authorised Hajj Group Organisers (HGOs) or Private Tour Operators (PTOs).
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December 14, 2025
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Groups slam re-arrest of Nobel laureate Narges
International human rights groups have condemned the rearrest of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi in Iran, with the Nobel committee calling on the Iranian authorities to immediately clarify her whereabouts.
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