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Kyrgyzstan's largest walnut forest thins away
Rustling through fallen golden leaves, locals in a forest outside Arslanbob in the Kyrgyz mountains were scurrying for walnuts — an ancient pastime and economic lifeline for the region.
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November 20, 2025
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HC finds lapses in crowd control at Sabarimala
Kerala High Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) and the state police after an unprecedented surge of pilgrims in the opening days of the Sabarimala pilgrimage season triggered near-breakdown scenes across the hill shrine, exposing glaring lapses in preparation, coordination and crowd control.
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November 20, 2025
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UK's consumer price inflation eases to 3.6 per cent in October
British inflation slowed last month for the first time since May, official figures showed on Wednesday, offering some relief to the government before next week's annual budget and boosting the chance of a December rate cut by the Bank of England.
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November 20, 2025
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PTI slams police action against Imran's sisters
The Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) has said that policeman handled and violently detained the sisters of imprisoned ex-premier Imran Khan from outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, where they were camped out after being denied a weekly meeting with him.
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November 20, 2025
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Sharjah Police seize 25 bikes, 73 vehicles
Sharjah Police conducted an intensive field campaign across the emirate, resulting in 73 vehicles and 25 motorcycles being impounded for various violations, including causing excessive noise, reckless driving and driving without a licence.
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November 20, 2025
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Sheikh Sultan establishes Al Qalqali Marine Reserve
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree establishing \"Al Qalqali Marine Reserve\" in Khorfakkan, Sharjah.
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November 20, 2025
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US asked Yemen to join 'international Gaza force'
The United States has approached Yemen about joining an international force to be deployed in Gaza as part of President Donald Trump's peace plan, five Yemeni government sources, including top officials, told AFP.
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November 20, 2025
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President visits pavilions of several firms at airshow
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the third day of the Dubai Airshow 2025, held at Dubai World Central and running until 21 November.
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November 20, 2025
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Emirates orders 8 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft worth $3.4b
Emirates on Wednesday announced orders for 8 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB84 engines, at the Dubai Airshow 2025.
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November 20, 2025
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ADX sets focus on empowering capital and sustainable growth
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group proudly commemorates its silver jubilee - 25 years of innovation, resilience, and contribution to Abu Dhabi's economic progress. Established in 2000 as the youngest exchange in the region, the ADX now ranks among the world's top 20 exchanges by market capitalisation, reflecting the emirate's long-term vision and the exchange's rapid rise as a global capital markets leader.
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November 20, 2025
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MoF signs deal under 'Retail Sukuk' initiative with ENBD
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has signed the second agreement under the “Retail Sukuk” Initiative with Emirates NBD (ENBD), a leading banking group in the MENAT region, aimed at enabling citizens and residents to invest in UAE Government Treasury Bonds and Islamic Treasury Sukuk through innovative digital platforms.
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November 20, 2025
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RAK Police arrest four over car racing
Ras Al Khaimah Police arrested four drivers for racing in one of the emirate's areas, impounded their vehicles and applied strict regulations against them as their serious violation posed a threat to the safety and lives of others.
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November 20, 2025
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UAE renews pledge to adopt open, rules-based international trading
The United Arab Emirates has renewed its commitment to continuing to lead international efforts to adopt open, rules-based international trade, considering it a catalyst for sustainable economic growth and inclusive development worldwide.
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November 20, 2025
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Forum highlights human-centric vision for future cities
Experts at the Dubai Future Forum 2025 stressed that future cities will be shaped by rapid technological progress and deeper integration between scientific and interdisciplinary fields, creating major opportunities across existing and emerging sectors.
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November 20, 2025
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LeBron makes winning return for Lakers in his 23rd season
LeBron James made a winning start to his NBA-record 23rd season on Tuesday, returning after a near one-month injury absence in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 140-26 victory over the Utah Jazz.
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November 20, 2025
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Afghan minister in Delhi, seeks India investments
Afghan Industry and Commerce Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi arrived in New Delhi Wednesday afternoon, kicking off the official visit of a high-ranking government delegation from Kabul with the aim of activating and effectively utilising the capacities of India-developed Chabahar Port in Iran and attracting and drawing more investments.
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November 20, 2025
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LHC stops police from harassing ‘Sikh woman,' husband
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has restrained police officials from harassing Sarbjit Kaur — now Noor — a former Sikh woman who, after embracing Islam, married Nasir Hussain — a resident of Sheikhupura district.
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November 20, 2025
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Sharjah-based startups strengthen trade ties with China’s Guangzhou
The recently concluded Sharjah Trade Mission to Guangzhou, China; spearheaded by the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), and the Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (RUWAD); signified a progressive step in strengthening economic ties with one of China's most comprehensive and globally renowned trading hubs.
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November 20, 2025
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Japan's biggest fire in nearly 50 years ravages 170 buildings
A fire ripped through more than 170 buildings and killed one person in a southern Japanese coastal city on Wednesday, with military and firefighting helicopters scrambling to extinguish the country’s largest urban blaze in almost half a century.
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November 20, 2025
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DFSA outreach focuses on AI oversight standards
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), today hosted its 2025 Annual Outreach session to discuss shifting supervisory priorities and regulatory expectations.
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November 20, 2025
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Fear in Palestinian camp after deadly Israel strike in Lebanon
Residents of Lebanon's Ain Al Helweh Palestinian refugee camp described their fear and astonishment a day after a deadly strike that Israel said targeted a Hamas compound, a claim the Palestinian group rejected.
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November 20, 2025
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Emirates to roll out next phase of fleet retrofit programme
Emirates’ retrofit programme enters its next phase, with 60 A380s and 51 Boeing 777s lined up to receive the airline’s latest cabin innovations.
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November 19, 2025
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Pochettino faces mentor Bielsa as US and Uruguay meet in friendly
Mauricio Pochettino gets to match up Wednesday against Marcelo Bielsa, the coach who recruited him as a 13-year-old, when the United States plays Uruguay in a pre-World Cup friendly.
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November 19, 2025
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Mumbai goes on high alert after detaining 3 linked to Delhi blast
The Mumbai Police have detained three individuals linked to the accused in the Delhi car blast attack case, officials said on Tuesday.
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November 19, 2025
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The lantern lights the way in the 26th Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival
The 26th edition of Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival (SIAF) with the theme Siraj (Arabic) or Lantern, will be held from November 19 to January 31, 2026. Featuring 114 events and 473 artworks by 170 artists from 24 countries, both Arab and non-Arab, over a span of 70 days, the fest will include 52 exhibitions hosted at various significant landmarks in the emirate of Sharjah, including Sharjah Art Museum, House of Wisdom, Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, University of Sharjah, Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, Khorfakkan Amphitheatre and Emirates Society for Arabic Calligraphy and Islamic Ornamentation. There will also be eight lectures on Arabic calligraphy.
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November 19, 2025
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Gulf Air orders 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners at Airshow
Boeing and Gulf Air, the national air carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced today the airline has finalised a firm order for 15 787 Dreamliners with options for three more as the Bahrain-based carrier looks to further develop its international network.
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November 19, 2025
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Ajman Bank announces collaboration with Murex
Ajman Bank, one of the UAE's leading Islamic financial institutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with Murex, the global leader in trading, risk management and processing solutions for capital markets, to implement MX.3 for Islamic Finance across its Treasury operations.
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November 19, 2025
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Floods, landslides claim at least 7 lives in Vietnam
Heavy rain swept central Vietnam on Monday, triggering landslides and floods, killing at least seven, injuring dozens and stranding thousands.
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November 19, 2025
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Al Masaood showcases energy resilience solutions
Al Masaood Power Division, part of a leading Abu Dhabi business conglomerate, Al Masaood Group, is showcasing its innovation in uninterrupted power supply technology, the mtu Kinetic PowerPack (KPP), at the Dubai Airshow 2025, held at Dubai World Central from 17 to 21 November.
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November 19, 2025
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McCloskey ruled out, two return to squad for tie vs Springboks
Centre Stuart McCloskey has been ruled out of Ireland's final November international against South Africa, but Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier have both returned to full training and will be available for Saturday's Test.
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