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Iraqi PM joins majority bloc in parliament
Iraq's incumbent Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani said on Tuesday he had joined the country’s main alliance, the majority bloc that will nominate the next premier.
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November 19, 2025
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Record high global carbon emissions
India’s emissions are projected to increase by 1.48 and global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to rise by I.I8 in 2025
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November 19, 2025
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Bollywood icon Shraddha Kapoor has a pertinent question for photo editors
Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor, who was last seen in “Stree 2,” has a very interesting query for all the Photo editors of the world.
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November 19, 2025
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Cloudflare outage disrupts transit systems, ChatGPT
A widely used Internet infrastructure company said that it has largely resolved an issue that led to outages impacting users of everything from ChatGPT and the online game, “League of Legends,” to the New Jersey Transit system early on Tuesday.
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November 19, 2025
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Sreejish pays emotional tribute to SIBF in debut book
The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) concluded with a 12-day programme that drew 1,400,730 visitors from 206 countries, reinforcing Sharjah's status as a major global hub for culture, books, and industry exchange. Under the theme \"Between You and a Book,\" the fair delivered one of its most internationally diverse editions, with 2,350 publishers and exhibitors from 118 countries, and a rights-trading environment unmatched anywhere else in the world.
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November 19, 2025
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Qavalry storm past hapless Warriors with dominant win in AD T10 opener
A blockbuster knock from Khawaja Nafay led the Quetta Qavalry to a formidable total of 133/5. He was supported by quick-fire knocks from Livingstone (24 off IO) and an unbeaten cameo from Holder
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November 19, 2025
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Dubai welcomes guests with special stamp for airshow
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai has launched an initiative to issue a special stamp in the passports of participating delegations and visitors arriving in the UAE for the 2025 Dubai Airshow, which Dubai is hosting.
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November 19, 2025
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Is there any domain truly safe from men’s overconfidence?
This might sound more like sexism than science, but it is, in fact, both — men think they're good at everything.
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November 19, 2025
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Sharjah showcases its cultural legacy at ICOM
Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) participated in the International Council of Museums (ICOM) General Conference 2025, that took place in Dubai from Ilth to 17th November, presenting a unified platform that highlights Sharjah's arts and culture scene and its pioneering role in preserving and presenting history, heritage, the arts, and museum education.
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November 19, 2025
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UAE's new AI centre to drive future of sovereign AI
DUBAI: A new chapter in the UAE's technological future begins with the official opening of the Al Centre of Excellence, a first-of-its-kind national initiative founded by Lakeba Group, DoxAl, AqlanX, and the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD).
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November 19, 2025
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Malaysia to appeal to CAS after damning FIFA report
Malaysia's football federation said on Tuesday it would go ahead with an appeal to the world’s top sports court, hours after FIFA released a damning report in an eligibility scandal that saw seven players banned.
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November 19, 2025
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Lesser-known Curacao, Suriname on verge of joining World Cup party
Curacao and Suriname could clinch qualification for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday as more of football's lesser lights have their chance to reach a tournament expanded to 48 teams.
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November 19, 2025
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Maggie Nelson misjudges Taylor Swift literary comparison
Taylor Swift would no doubt love being compared to Sylvia Plath. Especially when the comparison comes from Maggie Nelson, one of the greatest living nonfiction writers and author of the it-girl philosophical memoir, The Argonauts.
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November 19, 2025
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Redefining the future of collectible design
The A/P Room, led by industry expert Christelle Bassila, launches as a new curatorial platform redefining the future of collectible design in the Middle East. Operating under Atelio, the design vertical of Vivium - the family office founded by businessman, entrepreneur, and art patron Elie Khouri - the platform introduces a vision centred on cultural connection, design dialogue, and global exchange.
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November 19, 2025
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Universities themselves restrict freedom
Seven out of the nine universities that the Trump administration invited to offer feedback on the so-called Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education have politely declined to sign on. At its core, the compact offers preferential treatment in exchange for institutional support for President Donald Trump's political agenda. This collective rejection was good news.
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November 19, 2025
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Sharjah to mark Union Day with community programmes
Sharjah's parks and gardens will host the 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) celebrations from November 19 to December 2, 2025.
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November 19, 2025
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Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit showcases $55 billion in projects
The UAE-Türkiye session of the international roadshow for the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) in Ankara showcased over $55 billion worth of major Abu Dhabi projects, highlighting the emirate's commitment to developing an integrated, sustainable and future-ready urban infrastructure.
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November 19, 2025
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UK's MI5 warns lawmakers of Chinese spy risk
Britain’s MI5 security service warned lawmakers on Tuesday about attempts by Chinese agents to collect information and influence activity, according to an email sent to lawmakers seen by Reuters, the latest spy threat to the nation’s parliament.
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November 19, 2025
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F1 star Piastri clinches Australia's top sports honour
Nine-time Grand Prix winner Oscar Piastri has won Australian sport's highest honour, the Don Award, with the Formula One star calling it a “massive privilege”.
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November 19, 2025
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Germany and the Netherlands seal World Cup berths in style
Germany and Netherlands went on goal sprees as they wrapped up World Cup qualification with resounding wins in their last European group matches on Monday.
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November 19, 2025
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Usyk vacates heavyweight title, Wardley set to take over
Oleksandr Usyk has relinquished his WBO heavyweight title after informing the governing body he would not proceed with a mandatory defence against Britain’s Fabio Wardley, the World Boxing Organization said on Monday.
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November 19, 2025
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Huge turnout as AD World Masters Jiu-Jitsu C'ship begins
The Abu Dhabi World Masters Jiu-Jitsu Championship, part of the seventeenth Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, kicked off on Tuesday, bringing together athletes from leading academies and clubs around the world.
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November 19, 2025
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UN, EU hail Security Council's adoption of Trump's Gaza plan
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called the passing of a US-backed resolution on Gaza an important step in the consolidation of the ceasefire, in a statement sent to reporters.
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November 19, 2025
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K-Expo UAE makes strong mark in ME
Global Village in Dubai was infused with the vibrant colours and energy of the Korean culture with the launch of the “K-Expo UAE”, a comprehensive platform that brings globally renowned Korean content together with everyday lifestyle experiences.
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November 19, 2025
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Etihad expands widebody fleet with 32 new Airbus aircraft
Etihad Airways has announced a major expansion of its widebody fleet with 32 additional Airbus aircraft, further accelerating the airline's growth and reinforcing its position as one of the world's fastest-growing full-service carriers.
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November 19, 2025
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Hooper's Aussies firmly believe in under-fire boss Schmidt despite recent horror run
Australia lock Tom Hooper said on Tuesday the squad are fully behind under-pressure head coach Joe Schmidt as they stare down the barrel of a possible fourth straight loss.
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November 19, 2025
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Kerala approaches SC for postponement of SIR
Kerala has petitioned the Supreme Court to postpone the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls until after the local civic elections next month.
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November 19, 2025
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Bangladesh remains calm after ruling against Hasina
Bangladesh's capital and major cities were calm on Tuesday despite a call for a nationwide shutdown by the former ruling party of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina after she was sentenced to death over her crackdown on a student uprising last year.
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November 19, 2025
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Rybakina and Bopanna to headline WTL's India debut
After three seasons in the UAE, the World Tennis League (WTL) is set to make its India debut next month. Slated for December 17-20 in Bengaluru, the four-day tournament will find its home at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium, owned and operated by the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association.
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November 19, 2025
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Ammari's dramatic last-gasp penalty snatches Iraq World Cup play-off berth
Amir Al Ammari's penalty 17 minutes into stoppage time secured a dramatic 2-1 win for Iraq over the UAE in Basra on Tuesday to seal a 3-2 aggregate victory that takes Graham Arnold's side into the intercontinental playoffs for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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