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ECP takes notice of Afridi's ‘remarks' on Haripur by-poll
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday took notice of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s “irresponsible” comments regarding the upcoming by-election for NA-18 in Haripur.
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November 21, 2025
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Former mayor gets life on trafficking charges
A Philippine court convicted a former mayor, who officials say is a Chinese national, of human trafficking charges for helping establish an illegal online gaming complex in a northern province where hundreds of Chinese and other foreign nationals were forced to conduct scams.
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November 21, 2025
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Sharjah, Bani Yas look to bounce back, Al Wahda eye top spot with Dibba win
Sharjah prepare to host Bani Yas on Friday at Sharjah Stadium in Matchweek 8 of the Pro League, with both sides bringing a rich history and intriguing statistics to the encounter.
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November 21, 2025
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First edition of Sharjah Human Development Forum launched
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, in the presence of Hoor Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President and Director of Sharjah Art Foundation, attended the launch of the inaugural Sharjah Human Development Forum on Wednesday.
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November 21, 2025
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157,000 citizens work in private sector: Nafis
The number of citizens working in the private and banking sectors has increased from 99,000 to more than 157,000 citizens in just four years, with a record growth of 4378, according to Ghannam Al Mazroui, Secretary General of the UAE Competitiveness Council “Nafis”.
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November 21, 2025
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Monochrome Majesty show by Art4you Gallery hosts kaleidoscopic dialogues
Monochrome Majesty, an international exhibition hosted by Art4you Gallery under the curatorship of Jesno Jackson, was a dialogue in black, white, and gold.
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November 20, 2025
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Sultan Bin Mohammed attends graduation event
Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Police Academy, attended the graduation ceremony of the Academy's third cohort of PhD students and seventh cohort of Master's students.
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November 20, 2025
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Many parents are unaware of why spelling remains so important
This month, I went to school for parent-teacher conferences. My second-grader's self-evaluation form listed several categories: “I follow directions,” “I understand math,” “I like to read,” and one we hadn't been asked about before: spelling.
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November 20, 2025
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Afghanistan needs $129 million for quake recovery, says UN
A UN-led assessment says Afghanistan requires $128.8 million to restore housing, schools and key services in its quake-hit eastern provinces, warning that reconstruction faces “significant shortfalls” as donor support for the country falls sharply.
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November 20, 2025
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Ministry of Culture honours Al Burda Awards winners
The Ministry of Culture concluded the 19th edition of Al Burda Awards ceremony, held at Louvre Abu Dhabi under the patronage of Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, with the attendance of leading cultural, intellectual, and artistic figures from the UAE and around the world.
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November 20, 2025
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Captain Gill to travel to Guwahati for 2nd Test vs SA
India captain Shubman Gil will travel to Guwahati, where a decision on his involvement in the second Test against South Africa will be made as the batter continues to recover from a neck injury, India’s cricket board (BCCI) said on Wednesday.
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November 20, 2025
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Merz, Macron vow to fight for digital ‘sovereignty’
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Tuesday to help Europe catch up in the artificial intelligence race and unshackle the continent from a heavy reliance on US tech titans.
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November 20, 2025
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Latifa inaugurates Knowledge Summit
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, inaugurated the 10th edition of the Knowledge Summit, the world's leading platform dedicated for producing and applying knowledge in the service of sustainable development.
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November 20, 2025
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S.Korean ferry with 267 on board runs aground
A South Korean passenger ferry carrying 267 passengers and crew ran aground on Wednesday off the southwestern tip of the Korean peninsula, triggering a rescue operation and stirring memories of a major ferry disaster in 2014.
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November 20, 2025
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Grande shines but 'Wicked: For Good' unable to defy gravity
As it turns out, “Wicked” is not too big to fail. In fact, it may be all the excess baggage that weighs down the second installment, making it impossible for the sequel “Wicked: For Good’ to defy gravity.
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November 20, 2025
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Gaza water provider resumes services after row
A Gaza company that operates water desalination plants serving nearly half of the enclave's population said it had resumed operations after Hamas-led security freed a staff member whom they detained on Monday.
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November 20, 2025
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NYC police commissioner will stay in post, says Mamdani
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced on Wednesday that the city's current police commissioner, Jessica Tisch, has agreed to remain in the post, a major coup for the incoming mayor as he moves to assuage concerns over his past criticisms of the New York Police Department.
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November 20, 2025
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Commando Group dominate Master category at AD event
Commando Group claimed the top spot at the Abu Dhabi World Masters Jiu-Jitsu Championship, part of the 17th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
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November 20, 2025
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Faisal takes oath as the youngest premier of AJK
Raja Faisal Rathore belonging to the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) took oath as Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) prime minister, a day after winning the vote from the state Legislative Assembly that unseated Anwar-ul Haq.
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November 20, 2025
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Santner fireworks give Kiwis ODI series win over West Indies
Captain Mitchell Santner delivered late fireworks with the bat as New Zealand beat the West Indies by five wickets in the second one-day international on Wednesday to win the series.
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November 20, 2025
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Truck curbs help in 'achieving record results in road safety'
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police General Headquarters announced record positive results following the implementation of the expanded truck-movement restriction on Emirates Road.
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November 20, 2025
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Dhanush really brings out a lot of layers in his character: Kriti Sanon
Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon has opened up about working with star Dhanush in the upcoming film “Tere Ishk Mein” and said that she has always been an admirer of his craft. In an exclusive quote to IANS, Kriti opened up about her dynamic working experience with Dhanush, revealing the strong creative bond that shaped many of the film's unforgettable moments.
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November 20, 2025
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Scotland seal WC spot as Spain, Switzerland qualify
Level at 2-2 as the clock ticked past 90, Denmark were set to advance to the WC until Tierney curled in an exquisite finish from distance three minutes into injury time
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November 20, 2025
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Air Arabia offers 'Home Check-in' service
Air Arabia has launched a 'Home Check-in' service in Sharjah, enabling passengers to complete their travel formalities from home for greater convenience and a smoother travel experience.
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November 20, 2025
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Brazil held to friendly draw by Tunisia despite Estevao goal
Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil were held to a disappointing 1-1 friendly draw by Tunisia in Lille on Tuesday as their stuttering buildup to the 2026 World Cup continued.
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November 20, 2025
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Modi releases Rs180b under PM KISAN scheme at TN meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore on Wednesday.
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November 20, 2025
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'Bentley Bentayga Azure' joins Dubai Police fleet
Dubai Police added the new \"Bentley Bentayga Azure\" patrol vehicle to their renowned fleet of luxury patrols, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing security presence and rapid response, as well as reflecting the emirate's pioneering role in innovation and policing excellence.
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November 20, 2025
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Nato lags in technological arms race
Ukrainian soldiers frowned as they pored over a small device plugged into a computer — a drone interceptor captured from the Russian side. The green device with a dome-shaped nose and 30-centimetre wingspan epitomises the technological arms race playing cout between Kyiv and Moscow as their troops battle on the sprawling front line. Deployed in their hundreds by both sides every day, drones have become the chief technology of the war, scouting out enemy positions and packed with explosives to crash down into soldiers, vehicles and equipment. They have transformed the front line into a 15-kilometre (9-mile) deep kill-zone and overhauled the very strategy of modern warfare, Agence France-Presse reported.
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November 20, 2025
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Coach blasts 'disrespectful' question about regulars after US rout Uruguay
US coach Mauricio Pochettino irately swatted away questions about the absence of regular players in his squad on Tuesday after his side thrashed Uruguay 5-1 in an international friendly in Tampa, Florida.
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November 20, 2025
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Verstappen needs to win big in Las Vegas to stay in title contention
Norris needs to stretch his lead over Verstappen by nine points to ensure the final races of the triple header — Qatar and Abu Dhabi — become a straight title duel between him and second-placed team-mate Piastri
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