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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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November 19, 2025
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Slight drop in temperature on Friday, Saturday: NCM
Wednesday's weather is expected to be clear to partly cloudy and dusty at times, especially in the west but will be humid in the morning in some coastal and inland areas with a chance of fog or light fog, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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November 19, 2025
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Thunder breeze past Pelicans, Pistons extend winning run
The Oklahoma City Thunder breezed past the New Orleans Pelicans to maintain their lead in the NBA Western Conference on Monday as the Detroit Pistons rolled to a 10th straight win to extend their advantage at the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
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November 19, 2025
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Flydubai to have Starlink services on flights
Flydubai announced on Tuesday, during the Dubai Airshow 2025, the signing of an agreement with SpaceX to provide Starlink services on board its fleet.
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November 19, 2025
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Strong field for Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge
Three top-100 women’s players will be joined by a former champion when the 28th Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge gets under way at the Habtoor Grand Resort from December 1-7.
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November 19, 2025
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MoEI and Dubai Ports celebrate seafarers as part of new Initiative
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), in cooperation with Dubai Ports Authority under the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, organised a community event to honour seafarers as part of the ‘Connect with Your Family’ initiative.
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November 19, 2025
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Marcos rejects estranged sister's claim of drug use
The Philippine president's office said on Tuesday that claims by his estranged sister that he uses illicit drugs are baseless and should not be taken seriously. Speaking at an anti-corruption rally on Monday, Senator Imee Marcos said, without providing evidence, that her brother had struggled with drug use since their youth and that it had persisted to the present day.
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November 19, 2025
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Trump welcomes Saudi CP on a pomp-filled, deal-making visit
President Donald Trump hosted Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday.
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November 19, 2025
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Maktoum witnesses launch of Dubai Auto Market development project
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, to develop the Dubai Auto Market into the world’s largest and most advanced of its kind, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, witnessed the launch of the Dubai Auto Market development project.
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November 19, 2025
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Wiki Finance Expo draws industry leaders
The highly anticipated Wiki Finance Expo Dubai 2025, the largest gathering for Fintech, Forex, Crypto, Web3.0, and Al in the Middle East concluded on a strong note in Dubai.
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November 19, 2025
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Court acquits man in Dhs7.4m dud cheques case
The Dubai Court of Appeal overturned the ruling of the Misdemeanor First Instance Court to jail an Arab national in a case of dud cheques worth a total of Dhs7.4 million, which was the reason for a dispute between the suspect and the heirs of another man.
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