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Iran court demands US pay $22B for allegedly backing 2022 protests
An Iranian court has demanded that the United States pay an amount of $22 billion for purportedly providing support for mass protests in 2022, a judiciary spokesman said Tuesday.
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December 03, 2025
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Sienna Miller is expecting her third child
Actress Sienna Miller, expecting her second baby with boyfriend Oli Green, her third overall, revealed her pregnancy at the 2025 Fashion Awards in London.
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December 03, 2025
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Dubai-based BlueChip Group scam mastermind arrested in India
Ravindra Nath Soni, the fugitive Indian-origin owner of Dubai-based BlueChip Group and the prime accused in one of the UAE’s largest investment frauds, has been arrested in India, ending an 18-month international hunt.
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December 03, 2025
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Croatian teenager Marcinko continues her dream run
Croatian teenager Petra Marcinko continued where she left from last weekend with a smooth 6-4, 6-1 win against 2018 runner-up Viktoria Hruncakova even as the competition lost top seed Dalma Galfi to injury while trailing qualifier Tereza Martincova on the second day of the 28th Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge, on Tuesday.
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December 03, 2025
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Ranveer says sorry for mimicking Rishab Shetty's role in Kantara
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh on Tuesday issued an apology after receiving criticism for reportedly mimicking actor Rishab Shetty from the film Kantara: Chapter 1 at the closing ceremony of the 2025 International Film Festival of India in Goa.
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December 03, 2025
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Sri Lanka grapples with trauma and loss after deadly cyclone
Nawaz Nashra recalls grabbing her three-year-old daughter, wrapping her in a bedsheet and running out of their home in central Sri Lanka as a landslide struck, triggered by a deadly cyclone that killed 465 people in the worst floods in a decade.
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December 03, 2025
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Evacuated Palestinians face tough adjustment in Greece
Raghad Al Fara is struggling to rebuild her teenage life in Athens, not least because she now moves around with crutches because of injuries suffered in the Gaza war.
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December 03, 2025
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Camel trekkers from across the globe embark on desert journey
Organised as part of Eid Al Etihad celebrations, the trekkers will cover 1,000km in 21 days
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December 03, 2025
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Pope Leo urges end to hostilities, says region needs new approach for peace
Tens of thousands flock to Beirut mass as pope finishes three-day trip to Lebanon, urging end to divisions
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December 03, 2025
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How outrageous can predictions get for next year?
If you thought the future would be sleek, predictable, and full of flying cars, think again.
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December 03, 2025
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Sean Combs says 50 Cent's documentary is a 'hit piece'
Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has strongly criticised Netflix’s upcoming documentary series Sean Combs: The Reckoning, calling it a “shameful hit piece” built on “stolen footage that was never authorised for release,” a spokesperson for the artist said, reported Variety.
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December 03, 2025
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President opens Zayed National Museum, says it connects with present and future
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday officially inaugurated the Zayed National Museum, located in Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District, in the presence of the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates.
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December 03, 2025
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Rising from the ashes of war: Mogadishu's building boom
For the first time in decades, the three million inhabitants of the capital Mogadishu are witnessing a building boom
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December 03, 2025
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UAE sponsors weddings of Gazans as part of Eid Al Etihad celebrations
Fifty-four Palestinian grooms celebrated their weddings on Tuesday after being selected through a draw from among 577 registered applicants, coinciding with the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad.
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December 03, 2025
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Slot tight-lipped over Salah’s return to Liverpool team
The Egyptian, one of EPL’s all-time top-scorers, is due to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations on Dec 15
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December 03, 2025
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Zootopia 2: This sequel doesn't live up to the original
The movie goes deeper into allegory, making for a more expansive and action-packed work, if also a bit bloated
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December 03, 2025
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VR headsets take war-scarred kids to world away from Gaza
Operators say VR therapy can achieve results more quickly than traditional therapy sessions
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December 03, 2025
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Historic occasion: Rulers congratulate residents on 54th Eid Al Etihad
As the United Arab Emirates celebrates 54 years of its union, residents and citizens alike have adorned themselves in the colours of the flag.
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December 03, 2025
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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders gear up for new challenge
After a historic DP World ILT20 League auction, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are set to make their mark in Season 4 of the tournament.
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December 03, 2025
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220,000 new firms entered the UAE market this year
The UAE markets attracted more than 220,186 new companies from the beginning of January to the end of November 2025, according to data from the Ministry of Economy and Tourism.
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December 03, 2025
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'No work, no money': Somalis in Yemen long to return home
In makeshift homes lacking even the most basic necessities surrounded by piles of rubbish and flanked by dirt roads, thousands of Somalis in Yemen live in soul-crushing poverty in Aden’s “Little Mogadishu”.
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December 03, 2025
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Deforestation turbocharged Indonesia's deadly floods
The deadly flooding that has killed hundreds in Indonesia was largely the result of monsoon rains and a rare tropical storm.
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December 03, 2025
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Ancelotti says Vinicius must be fully fit for Brazil World Cup squad
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Vinicius Jr must be fully fit to make next year’s World Cup squad, reiterating his policy of picking only players who are 100% game-ready.
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December 03, 2025
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UAE will be among first nations to get Samsung’s multi-folding phone
Consumers in the UAE will be among the first in the world to be able to buy Samsung’s first multi-folding smartphone, which was unveiled on Tuesday.
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December 03, 2025
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Putin meets Trump envoys Witkoff, Kushner to discuss Ukraine peace
Russian president warns Europe: If you want war, then we can fight; Trump administration proposes draft Ukraine peace ideas; Putin dismisses European proposals on Ukraine; Zelensky warns against dealing behind Kyiv’s back
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December 03, 2025
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Leow clinches maiden Asian Development Tour victory in Saudi
The 2025 Asian Development Tour (ADT) recently concluded in Saudi Arabia with a thrilling finale as Singapore’s James Leow staged a stunning comeback to win the $250,000 Aramco Invitational Tournament, his maiden ADT title, while 10 players earned career-changing promotions to the Asian Tour for 2026.
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December 03, 2025
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Families rejoice as babies arrive on the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad
As the clock struck 12am on December 2, marking the start of the UAE's 54th Eid Al Etihad, two expat families welcomed their newborns at Burjeel Hospital.
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December 03, 2025
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Dubai court freezes $456m linked to alleged crypto reserve theft
A Dubai court has frozen more than $456 million (Dh1.67 billion) in assets worldwide in what is believed to be the first case involving the alleged diversion of funds meant to back a cryptocurrency ‘stablecoin’.
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December 03, 2025
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Official song for 54th Eid Al Etihad released
The 54th Eid Al Etihad team released the official song for this year's celebrations that captures the spirit of the nation.
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December 03, 2025
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Residents spend over Dh3,000 decorating cars for special day
As the UAE marked the 54th Eid Al Etihad, residents took their celebrations to the streets — quite literally.
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