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World cereal output hits record 3 billion tonnes in 2025
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) released on Friday updated forecasts for world cereal markets in 2025.
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December 07, 2025
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Korea's current account surplus hits record $89.6 billion
Korea's current account surplus narrowed sharply from a month earlier in October as exports fell due mainly to fewer working days caused by the Chuseok holiday, but the cumulative surplus during the first 10 months of this year reached an all-time high, central bank data showed Friday.
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December 07, 2025
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BRA commander, over 100 militants surrender in Balochistan
Wadera Noor Ali Chakarani, a senior commander associated with the Baloch Republican Army (BRA), surrendered to authorities in Sui, Dera Bugit district of Balochistan province, along with more than 100 militants, according to local officials.
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December 07, 2025
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Abu Dhabi hosts Global Volunteer Forum
Coinciding with International Volunteer Day on 5th December, Abu Dhabi hosted the Global Volunteer Forum under the theme For our Nation-Following the Path and Legacy of Zayed's Giving and Goodness.
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December 07, 2025
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Zvonareva sets up final with Marcinko
Ageing, but refusing to give up, former world No. 2 Vera Zvonareva will have a dual challenge before her as she contests in the singles and doubles finals on the final day of the 28th Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge at the Habtoor Grand Resort, on Sunday.
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December 07, 2025
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India's REIT market achieves landmark milestone in 2025
India's Real Estate Investment Trusts crosses the Rsl trillion market capitalisation threshold
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December 07, 2025
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Buendia strikes late as resurgent Villa end leaders Arsenal's 18-game unbeaten streak
Emiliano Buendia shattered Arsenal's 18-match unbeaten run with the last-gasp strike that sealed Aston Villa's dramatic 2-1 win over the Premier League leaders on Saturday.
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December 07, 2025
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Fitch cuts Hungary's outlook ahead of election
Fitch Ratings cut Hungary's credit rating outlook to 'negative' on Friday, citing a worse trajectory for public finances amid fiscal loosening in the run-up to a 2026 national election and the risk of more measures to come.
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December 07, 2025
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Barney, Big Bird, and immigrant children need you!
Barney the purple dinosaur was my first English teacher.
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December 07, 2025
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Rayner forced to deny pact with Streeting for Labour leadership
Angela Rayner has been forced to deny claims she has been invited to forma \"joint ticket\" with Wes Streeting to take over the Labour leadership.
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December 07, 2025
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Adams sets bold goal of farthest US World Cup advancement
Tyler Adams has set a bold goal for the US soccer team, aiming to reach the World Cup semifinals for the first time since the inaugural tournament in 1930.
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December 07, 2025
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EMSTEEL supplies steel for Zayed Museum
EMSTEEL announced its role in the development of the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District, which was officially inaugurated by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in the presence of Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates.
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December 07, 2025
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Thunder roll to 14th straight win, Celtics beat depleted Lakers
The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder powered to their 14th straight victory on Friday, beating the Dallas Mavericks 132-111 to push their record to an impressive 22-1.
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December 07, 2025
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UNESCO grants Fujairah membership to GNLC
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has granted membership to the Emirate of Fujairah in its Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) as part of its latest expansion.
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December 07, 2025
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Sheikh Hamdan visits Al Serkal Avenue
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, visited cultural establishments at Alserkal Avenue in Al Quoz.
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December 07, 2025
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Dubai Culture honours award winners
DUBAI: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has honoured the winners of the Dubai Youth Performing Arts Festival awards during the conclusion of its first edition, which sought to support and empower emerging talent in theatre, music, and folk arts.
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December 07, 2025
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Kidnapping fears strain family bonds in Nigeria
Abubakar Abdullahi has not seen his wife and five children in almost three months because he is too afraid to visit his home town for fear of being kidnapped by criminal gangs roaming Nigeria's countryside.
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December 07, 2025
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ADB approves $381m loan for Pakistan
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved three projects totaling $381 million to advance agriculture, education, and health services in Punjab Province, Pakistan.
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December 07, 2025
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Al Ain, Al Wahda inch closer to ADIB Cup final berths with facile wins
Al Ain secured a big 3-0 win over Al Nasr in the first leg of the ADIB Cup semifinals on Friday at Al Maktoum Stadium, moving within reach of the tournament's final ahead of the second-leg match on 13 December at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium.
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December 07, 2025
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Iran arrests two marathon organisers after hijab breach
Iranian authorities have arrested two organisers of a marathon on Kish island, the judiciary said on Saturday, after images emerged of women competing without hijab.
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December 07, 2025
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PaintBrush Art Community event at Asha's Dubai salutes UAE-India ties
Asha's Restaurant at Wafi Mall, Dubai, turned into a cultural epicentre on November 30 as it unveiled Echoes of Heritage - a spectacular showcase blending art, music and dance, combined with the rich flavours of Asha's.
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December 07, 2025
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Sharjah Police issue warning
The Sharjah Police General Command called on vehicle owners to remove all stickers and decorations used during National Day celebrations, confirming that it will begin issuing fines to non-compliant vehicles as of Saturday.
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December 07, 2025
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Two AURAK students' team win top honours
Two teams from the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (CPE) programme of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) earned top honours at the prestigious 2025 AIChE Chemical Engineering for Good (ACE4G) Challenge, a global competition organised by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).
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December 07, 2025
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NRTC Group acquires Ripe Organic
DUBAI: NRTC Group, one of the region's leading fresh produce importers, distributors, and farm-to-fork operators, announced the full acquisition of Ripe Organic, a homegrown UAE brand recognised for its trusted organic products and strong consumer following.
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December 07, 2025
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BRIDGE Summit to host diplomatic session
BRIDGE Summit 2025 has announced the convening of a closed, high-level diplomatic session that will be held under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on the first day of the Summit.
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December 07, 2025
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Fierce competition unfolds at World Sailing Inclusion C'ships
The 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Mussanah, Oman, saw extraordinary skill and relentless determination on display, with all four classes producing intense and captivating racing.
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December 07, 2025
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UAE, Netherlands enhance cooperation
Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, welcomed Aukje de Vries, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, to Abu Dhabi for the third UAE-Netherlands Joint Economic Committee (JEC) meeting.
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December 07, 2025
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'Mesrah Mission' launched with 100 youth participants
Emirates Foundation and Active Abu Dhabi have launched the Mesrah Mission, selecting 100 young men and women for a 1,000-kilometre expedition across Abu Dhabi.
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December 07, 2025
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Young people abandon UK quietly, chasing better futures
There's been a lot of talk about how the UK's richest people are threatening to turn tail and leave the country (usually due to the suggestion that they pay a bit more tax on their vast swathes of wealth).
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December 07, 2025
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Arab, Muslim nations denounce Israel's Rafah Crossing condition
The Foreign Ministers of the the UAE, Arab Republic of Egypt, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Republic of Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Republic of Turkey, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar have expressed their deep concern regarding the Israeli statements concerning the opening of the Rafah Crossing in one direction, with the aim of transferring residents of the Gaza Strip into Egypt.
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