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Bucks halt Celtics' winning streak, Rockets prevail over Clippers
The shorthanded Milwaukee Bucks shook off a slow start and dominated in the second half to beat Boston 116-101 on Thursday and halt the Celtics’ five-game NBA winning streak.
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December 13, 2025
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6 jailed for 20 years in Kerala actor's abuse case
A court in Kerala has sentenced six men to hard labour for 20 years for the brutal rape of a prominent southern Indian film star in a moving car in the port city of Kochi eight years ago.
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December 13, 2025
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Gonzalez shines as Falcons beat Buccaneers
Zane Gonzalez booted the game-winning field goal as time expired to lift the Atlanta Falcons to a 29-28 NFL victory over Tampa Bay on Thursday that saw the Buccaneers slip out of a tie for the NFC South divisional lead.
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December 13, 2025
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UK's economy shrinks surprisingly in 3-month period ending in October
Britain's economy shrank unexpectedly in the three months to October, losing momentum in the fraught run-up to finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget, according to data on Friday that underscored bets on Bank of England interest rate cuts.
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December 13, 2025
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Company ordered to pay Dhs55,874 to employee
The Abu Dhabi Labour Court ruled that an employer must pay Dhs55,874 in compensation to an employee who had worked for the company for around 11 years.
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December 13, 2025
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Dubai, Bulgaria to strengthen economic and investment ties
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the establishment of the Bulgarian Business Council.
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December 13, 2025
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Man arrested for street fire birthday stunt
Dubai Police arrested a young man who set fire to a public street using a highly flammable incendiary substance to celebrate his birthday, said Brigadier Juma Salem Bin Suwaidan, Director of General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police.
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December 13, 2025
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China 'expels' Philippine aircraft in disputed shoal
China said on Friday it had driven away a Philippine aircraft and multiple vessels near disputed atolls in South China Sea, in the latest in a series of confrontations in the strategic waterway in recent years.
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December 13, 2025
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Dhs100,000 fine, 10 years jail as UAE tightens law for abuse-related cases
The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law amending certain provisions of the Crimes and Penalties Law, reaffirming the UAE's commitment to upholding justice, safeguarding rights, strengthening community protection and continuously updating its legislative ecosystem in line with evolving social and security developments.
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December 13, 2025
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ADIO, Bain Capital enter strategic partnership
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) announced a strategic partnership with leading global private investment firm, Bain Capital, to support with the firm's expansion in the region and coinciding with the launch of the Fintech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster.
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December 13, 2025
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UAE and Ireland to strengthen trade and investment relations
Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, welcomed Peter Burke TD, the Republic of Ireland's Minister of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment, to Abu Dhabi for the inaugural meeting of the UAE-Ireland Joint Economic Committee (JEC).
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December 13, 2025
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Sharjah Asset Management explores collaboration with Dutch delegation
The visit aimed to strengthen communication channels and explore opportunities for collaboration in developing climate-neutral real estate in desert environments
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December 13, 2025
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Aster Volunteers plans 100 mobile medical units by 2027
On the occasion of its 39th Foundation Day, Aster DM Healthcare, through its global CSR arm Aster Volunteers, has announced a landmark commitment to expand its humanitarian footprint across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
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December 13, 2025
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GMU concludes aeromedical transport training
Gulf Medical University (GMU), one of the Middle East's fastest-rising academic health sciences institutions, has successfully concluded the inaugural CCAT Aeromedical Transport - Foundation Level Course, held from Dec.4 to 9, 2025, at its Ajman campus.
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December 13, 2025
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Lahore ranked world's most polluted city
The capital of Punjab province, Lahore, has been ranked at the top of global pollution charts with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of more than 300, according to the Swiss air quality monitor IQAir, which labelled it as an extremely unhygienic and polluted air prevails in various cities of Pakistan, local media reported on Wednesday.
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December 13, 2025
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Early polls likely as Thai PM dissolves parliament
Thailand's Parliament was dissolved on Friday for new elections early next year as the country engaged in deadly fighting with Cambodia.
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December 13, 2025
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Nippon Steel aims for 100mt global crude steel capacity
Nippon Steel, Japan’s biggest steelmaker, expects its annual global crude steel production capacity to rise to at least 100 million metric tonnes by 2030 from 86 million now, as it plans investment-driven expansion in its key growth markets, it said on Friday.
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December 13, 2025
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New Year holiday for private sector announced
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, will be an official paid holiday for all private-sector employees in the UAE on the occasion of the New Year.
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December 13, 2025
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SGH opens new clinic in Sharjah
Saudi German Health (SGH) inaugurated its new Al Suyoh Clinic, located inside Al Suyoh Mall in Sharjah, providing families with convenient access to essential healthcare services within one of the emirate's fastest-growing residential communities.
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December 13, 2025
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Congo eye WC redemption against Senegal at AFCON
The highlight of Group D at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco promises to be the showdown between two former champions, Senegal and the DR Congo.
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December 13, 2025
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Rain likely throughout the week
The National Centre of Metrology (NCM) has reported that from Saturday, until next Friday, the country will be affected by waves of atmospheric instability due to a surface low pressure system extending from the Red Sea, accompanied by humid southeasterly winds, with an upper low pressure system deepening and weakening at times, accompanied by a northwesterly air current.
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December 13, 2025
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ISF likely to be deployed in Gaza next month: US
A US two-star general is being considered to lead the force as officials are working out the size of the ISF, composition, housing, training and rules of engagement
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December 13, 2025
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UAE and Gabon boost trade relations
Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, made a high-level visit to Gabon, where he met with President General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and conveyed the greetings of the UAE's leadership, wishing the Gabonese people peace and prosperity.
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December 13, 2025
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US delegation visits Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival
A US Consulate delegation headed by Consul-General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Robert Raines, visited the Sharjah Art Museum as part of the cultural visits for the 26th edition of the Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival, held under the theme \"Lantern.
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December 13, 2025
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Chacarra grabs first round lead at Alfred Dunhill C’ship
Spain's Eugenio Chacarra and home golfer Christiaan Burke both carded record nine under-par 63s in a low-scoring opening round of the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Royal Johannesburg on Thursday.
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December 13, 2025
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Australia’s Thompson grabs lead at Saudi Open
Australian Jack Thompson put to rest any doubts that he would not keep his Asian Tour card for next year by charging into the lead at the halfway mark of the Saudi Open presented by PIF.
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December 13, 2025
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Why Davina McCall will never regret her ‘invisible wedding’
When | read the news that Davina McCall had ‘secretly' married her partner Michael Douglas in a ceremony in front of immediate family and her closest friends, | had one thought: “Yes, Davina!”
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December 13, 2025
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60 migrants brought to Malta as boat capsizes
Some 60 African migrants were brought to Malta on Friday after their boat capsized close to the Mediterranean island, one of the biggest groups to arrive in recent years.
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December 13, 2025
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Casagrand unveils Dhs420m project in Dubai
DUBAI: India’s leading real estate developer, Casagrand, has unveiled its debut international project worth Dhs420 million in Dubai.
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December 13, 2025
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New treatment makes teen cancer-free after leukaemia
Palliative care felt like the only option left for 13-year-old leukaemia patient Alyssa Tapley, until she became the first person in the world to take a treatment that edits healthy immune cells to fight cancer
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