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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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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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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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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
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UN, aid groups warn Gaza ‘operations at risk
The United Nations and aid groups warned on Wednesday that humanitarian operations in the Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza, were at risk of collapse if Israel does not lift impediments that include a “vague, arbitrary, and highly politicised” registration process.
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December 19, 2025
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ADSW 2026 to rally global leaders on future of energy, water, climate
Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) will kick off 11th to 15th January, larger and more ambitious than ever before.
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December 19, 2025
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UAE tourism sector continues its strong upward trajectory in 2025
The UAE tourism sector continued its strong upward trajectory in 2025, consolidating its position as one of the country's most dynamic economic sectors and a major magnet for investment and visitors, supported by world class infrastructure, flagship projects and strong competitiveness indicators.
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December 19, 2025
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Oscars will move to YouTube from ABC starting in 2029
Hollywood's biggest night is moving to YouTube.
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December 19, 2025
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New electronic system to settle blood money claims
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Dubai Public Prosecution (DPP) announced the launch of an innovative electronic system dedicated to streamlining the settlement of blood money claims.
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December 19, 2025
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NIA arrests ninth accused in Delhi blast case
National investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested another key accused in connection with the Delhi bomb blast that killed Il persons and injured several others in the area around Red Fort last month.
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December 19, 2025
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The new generation is overly sensitive
Generation Z are those people born between the years 1997 and 2010.
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December 19, 2025
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Hakimi boost as Morocco seek end to AFCON title drought
A social media picture of Achraf Hakimi in Rabat this week gladdened every Moroccan football supporter as the kingdom prepares to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from Sunday.
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December 19, 2025
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UAE readies contingency plans amid heavy rain
Light to heavy rain fell in various parts of the country on Thursday, including Ras Al Khaimah, and is expected to continue for 4 days as a result of the country being affected by an extension of a surface low pressure, accompanied by an extension of a low pressure in the upper layers of the atmosphere, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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December 19, 2025
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Bangladesh police stop protest near Indian mission
Bangladesh police on Thursday stopped protesters from marching towards an Indian diplomatic mission, a day after India’s foreign ministry conveyed its concerns over the “deteriorating” security environment in the country.
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December 19, 2025
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Dhs1.2b project floated at Al Reem Island
ABU DHABI: Royal Development Holding (RDH), a subsidiary of Emirates Stallions Group (ESG), has announced Radisson Residences Al Reem Island, a premium waterfront development and the world’s first standalone Radisson Residences, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a global hub for branded real estate.
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December 19, 2025
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Cherki inspires City, Magpies strike late to reach League Cup semis
Rayan Cherki's stunning strike put Manchester City on their way to the League Cup semifinals with a 2-0 win over Brentford, while holders Newcastle beat Fulham 2-1 on Wednesday.
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