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Algeria include son of Zidane in Africa Cup of Nations squad
Goalkeeper Luca Zidane, a son of France football icon Zinedine Zidane, was named on Saturday in the Algeria squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off on December 21 in Morocco.
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December 15, 2025
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Warriorz beat MI Emirates by six runs for first win of season
The Sharjah Warriorz produced a well-rounded performance to edge past MI Emirates by six runs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
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December 15, 2025
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Japan’s green tea exports reach highest level in 70 years
Japan's green tea exports in the first 10 months of this year reached the highest level in over 70 years on the back of the booming overseas market for matcha powder and the depreciation of the Japanese yen, government and industry data showed.
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December 15, 2025
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Jawaher praises Rubu' Qarn alumni for shaping the future
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, attended a ceremony celebrating over one thousand alumni of Sharjah Children, Sharjah Youth, Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, and Sharjah Capabilities Development, alongside forty pioneers from the founding generation of Rubu' Qarn entities and staff members who dedicated over two decades of expertise and service.
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December 15, 2025
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Raphinha helps Barca extend La Liga lead with Osasuna win
Raphinha hit a brace to give Barcelona a narrow 2-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday and take them seven points clear at the top of La Liga.
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December 15, 2025
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Rain lashes several areas of the country
Drizzles to heavy rain fell on Sunday on separate areas across the country including Al Samha and Ghantoot in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain.
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December 15, 2025
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Court orders woman to pay Dhs10,900 in car rental case
A woman rented a vehicle from a car rental company on a fixed-term contract, but her failure to pay the full amount due after the contract expired led to a dispute in court.
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December 15, 2025
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Arabian Days Festival opens in Abu Dhabi
The third edition of the Arabian Days Festival, organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, launched at Manarat Al Saadiyat with a vibrant showcase of music, education, film, heritage, and interactive experiences.
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December 15, 2025
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Congress pooh-poohs Modi's Kerala civic poll victory claim
The Congress party, which leads the United Democratic Front (UDF) opposition coalition in Kerala, has dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assertion of a “watershed moment” for his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following last week's civic polls.
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December 15, 2025
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Nicholson exhibition shows he's far from dullard of legend
Grumpy patriarch is never the best of looks, and certainly not in these identity-obsessed times.
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December 15, 2025
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Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games conclude with record-breaking success
Dubai successfully hosted the Dubai 2025-Asian Youth Para Games, delivering one of the most inspiring and memorable editions in the history of the games.
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December 15, 2025
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Syrian who killed Americans was part of security forces
Syria’s interior ministry said on Sunday that the gunman who killed three Americans in the central Palmyra region the previous day was a member of the security forces who was set to be fired for extremism.
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December 15, 2025
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UAE reinforces global leadership in sustainability, climate resilience
A UAE delegation led by Dr Amna Bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, participated in the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
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December 15, 2025
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Oracle's stumble hits AI trade, but many investors remain bullish
The red-hot trade backing artificial intelligence related stocks has taken a bruising from a disappointing report from Oracle, reigniting concerns about frothy valuations and an AI bubble.
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December 15, 2025
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Dubai Police save hundreds of children in emergency rescues
The search and rescue team completed 4,568 missions this year, including saving 239 children who were trapped inside cars and elevators due to their parents’ negligence or failure to take sufficient preventive steps
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December 15, 2025
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Mobile Developers Week 2025 opens its doors in Abu Dhabi
The first edition of Mobile Developers Week officially kicked off in n Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).
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December 15, 2025
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Ukraine may drop bid to join Nato: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday voiced readiness to drop his country's bid to join Nato in exchange for Western security guarantees, but rejected the US push for ceding territory to Russia as he held talks with US envoys on ending the war.
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December 15, 2025
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High-end car sales sink in China, hitting European auto industry
Chinese demand for foreign luxury cars is waning as customers opt for more affordable Chinese brand models, often sold at big discounts, catering to their taste for fancy electronics and comfort.
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December 15, 2025
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100 days of urban innovation marked in Dubai
Dubai Municipality has announced the outcomes of the first IOO days of the Urban Think Tank and Design Lab, marking its transformation into an active co-design platform that translates future visions and strategic priorities into practical urban and experimental projects.
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December 15, 2025
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Labour's child poverty strategy is a great step forward
Sir Keir Starmer is right to make a big show of the government's decision to restore the child element of universal credit to families with more than two children.
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December 15, 2025
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Thai mulls blocking fuel exports to Cambodia as conflict rages on
Thailand's military said it was considering blocking fuel exports to Cambodia, as fighting between the two countries spread to coastal areas of a disputed border region two days after US President Donald Trump said the sides had agreed to a new ceasefire.
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December 15, 2025
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RTA project to cut travel time from 20 to 5 minutes in Dubai
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the contract for Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street Intersection Development with Al Awir Road and Al Manama Street.
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December 15, 2025
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Why US and Israel want to cancel UNRWA
A week ago, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling on Israel to cooperate with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) following a raid by the Israeli army into the agency's headquarters in Jerusalem.
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December 15, 2025
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The real microplastics problem isn't in your brain
In the realm of horror, it was hard to beat the headlines last February that you were carrying around the equivalent of a plastic spoon's worth of microplastics in your brain.
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December 15, 2025
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Schaper wins playoff to post first European Tour victory
A superb drive from a bunker with a wood set up Jayden Schaper to beat fellow South African Shaun Norris on the first hole of a playoff and win a European Tour event in Johannesburg.
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December 15, 2025
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Kuwait hosts 115th Arab Energy Organisation ministerial meet
The 115th ministerial meeting of the Arab Energy Organisation (AEO) kicked off on Sunday, chaired by Minister of Oil Tareq Al-Roumi of Kuwait.
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December 15, 2025
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Chamber named strategic partner of 4th 1 Billion Followers Summit
The I Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest event dedicated to the content creation economy, has announced that Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has joined the list of strategic partners for the fourth edition of the Summit.
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December 15, 2025
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ADIO, Primavera announce collaboration
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced a strategic collaboration with Primavera Capital (Primavera), a leading global investment management firm, to drive increased cross-border capital flows, deepen investor partnerships and expand the footprint of global companies in Abu Dhabi.
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December 15, 2025
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'Rebuilding' a nuanced drama starring Josh O'Connor
The villain of \"Rebuilding\" is never shown, and that's for the better.
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December 15, 2025
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Lankan MPs to meet to fast-track cyclone aid
Sri Lanka’s parliament will interrupt its recess to fast-track financial aid needed for rebuilding after Cyclone Ditwah, which killed nearly 650 people, officials said on Sunday.
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