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Afghans carried out two suicide bombings in Pakistan, says Naqvi

Pakistan said on Thursday Afghan nationals carried out two deadly suicide bombings in its territory this week, amid sharpening tensions between the South Asian neighbours over militant violence.

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November 15, 2025
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Taqa, Sdeira Group launch retrofit project

Taqa Energy Services, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa), has signed an agreement with Sdeira Group, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group, to implement one of the Emirate's largest building retrofit projects aimed at enhancing energy and water efficiency at Aryam ICAD Residential City in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi.

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November 15, 2025

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Parents, children highlight the benefits of reading

Among the all-time high advice to expectant mothers is to read.

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November 15, 2025

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Itoje summons spirit of 2019 as England bid for victory against New Zealand

Maro Itoje believes England can emulate one of their best performances when they face New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.

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November 15, 2025

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Muntz eager to 'unleash arms' from Fiji backline against France

Fiji fly-half Caleb Muntz says he is relishing the chance to \"unleash\" his star-studded backline against France in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.

1 min  |

November 15, 2025
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Dare we go full Danish and make Britain ‘zero refugee’ zone?

In many international arenas, the UK likes to present itself as a model with something akin to a divine right to “lead”.

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November 15, 2025

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France qualify for World Cup as Portugal, Norway forced to wait

France reached the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Ukraine on Thursday as the country marked the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris attacks, while Portugal were made to wait after losing 2-0 in Dublin as Cristiano Ronaldo saw red.

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November 15, 2025
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Writing is an act of resistance: Iraqi novelist

For Inaam Kachachi, writing is an act of resistance. The Iraqi novelist and journalist uses fiction to hold on to a version of her home country that exile has tried to erase.

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November 15, 2025
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Rakul Preet visits temple ahead of the release of 'De De Pyaar De 2'

Actress Rakul Preet Singh visited the Siddhivinayak Temple in the Dadar area of the city on Thursday to seek blessing from Ganpati ahead of the release of her upcoming film “De De Pyaar De 2.”

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November 15, 2025

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Xi vows closer ties as Thai king visits China for the first time

Chinese President Xi Jinping promised closer ties with Thailand on Friday during talks with the first reigning Thai monarch to visit the country since diplomatic ties were established 50 years ago.

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November 15, 2025

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World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention to be held in UAE

The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce will organise the 19th edition of the World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) in Abu Dhabi in October 2027.

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November 15, 2025
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Building gig worker financial resilience

Resilience starts With the Art of the Pivot: Traditional employees often can’t pivot this quickly. They’re locked into job descriptions, reporting structures and company priorities that might not align with market changes. But, you’re a gig worker, or at least you wanna be one

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November 15, 2025

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Israel returns bodies of 15 Palestinians, say officials

Israel returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza on Friday, officials at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis said, in the latest step to fulfilling the terms of the fragile US-brokered ceasefire agreement.

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November 15, 2025
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High intensity action marks Day 2 of Abu Dhabi World Pro

The Mubadala Arena delivered a packed and energetic atmosphere on Thursday as Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival, for kids and the Abu Dhabi World Para Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025 for para-athletes got underway.

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November 15, 2025
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Gulf Today

No surprise Harry’s homesick, California isn’t for gingers

And this week he's at it again. “Though currently, I may live in the United States, Britain is, and always will be, the country I proudly served and fought for,” he wrote, in an open letter ostensibly about Remembrance Sunday, but which also doubled as a list of things he is pining for as he sits at home in Montecito — the club, the banter, the “self-deprecation and the humour”.

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November 15, 2025

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Osimhen strikes twice as Nigeria set up WC clash with DR Congo

Star Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday and set up an African 2026 World Cup qualifying final against the DR Congo.

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November 15, 2025

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Bodour opens 'The Dice Player: Mahmoud Darwish' exhibition

Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), inaugurated The Dice Player: Mahmoud Darwish exhibition at House of Wisdom (HoW) in Sharjah.

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November 15, 2025

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New Zealand great Southee joins KKR as bowling coach

Former New Zealand captain Tim Southee has been appointed as the new bowling coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the 2026 Indian Premier League season, the franchise announced on Friday.

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November 15, 2025

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Lebanon authorities tighten screws on money transfers

Lebanon announced on Friday that money changers and transfer companies must comply with stricter rules as the country faces heavy US pressure to regulate its cash economy and cut off Hizbollah funding.

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November 15, 2025

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Suns scorch depleted Pacers, Hawks down Jazz

Phoenix's Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks combined for 65 points as the Suns became the latest NBA team to beat up on the injury hit Indiana Pacers on Thursday, romping to a 133-98 victory.

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November 15, 2025

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Pride banks on Golden Mile for G2 The Hunter glory

Trainer Joe Pride is keeping the faith and believes Golden Mile can bounce back to his best form in Saturday's G2 The Hunter at Broadmeadow Racecourse in Newcastle.

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November 15, 2025

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Dubai court jails man for electronic fraud

The Misdemeanour Court in Dubai jailed an Asian after convicting him of possessing Dhs2,000 obtained by electronic fraud through a fake advertisement for an apartment for rent on Facebook.

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November 15, 2025

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UAE joins world in marking World Diabetes Day

The UAE has joined the global community in marking World Diabetes Day on November 14, observed this year under the theme “Diabetes across life stages.”

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November 15, 2025

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Boss O'Neill still uncertain over Celtic future

Martin O'Neill remains in the dark over whether he will be in charge for Celtic's next match against St Mirren following reports the Hoops have stepped up their search for a new permanent manager.

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November 15, 2025

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PM says NDA's sweep in Bihar a 'victory of good governance'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described the NDA's sweep in the Bihar Assembly elections as a victory of “good governance and development,” vowing to take the state's infrastructure and culture to new heights and creating ample opportunities for the youth and women.

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November 15, 2025
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Gulf Today

Mena region important player in global packaging transformation

'interpack 2026' to spotlight the Middle East's growing role in sustainability, digital innovation and global packaging trade

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November 15, 2025

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Japan will face 'crushing defeat' if it intervenes in Taiwan: China

Japan will suffer a “crushing defeat” by the Chinese military if it tries to use force to intervene over Taiwan, China’s defence ministry said on Friday, ramping up the rhetoric over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks about the island.

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November 15, 2025

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DP World and MIT RAISE bring top AI minds to Dubai

DP World, in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Responsible Al for Social Empowerment and Education (RAISE) initiative, will host the Day of Al Global Summit in Dubai, bringing together global leaders, educators and policymakers to explore how artificial intelligence can advance education and economic growth.

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November 15, 2025

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ADREC reports Dhs94b in transactions in first nine months

The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) - the custodian and regulator of the Abu Dhabi's real estate sector, today announced that Abu Dhabi’s real estate market recorded a total trading volume of Dhs 94 billion across 29,400 transactions during the first nine months of 2025, marking a 43.38 increase in value and a 488 surge in transaction volume compared with the same period last year.

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November 15, 2025

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UAE earmarks 2026 for Emirati Farmers' Day, backs female farmers

His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, reviewed the detailed strategic plans for organising the second edition of the “Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026” scheduled to take place at ADNEC Centre Al Ain in April 2026. Sheikh Mansour praised the efforts behind the inaugural edition and directed that work continue to enhance the upcoming event to maximise its impact on supporting Emirati farmers, strengthening partnerships with academia and the private sector, and empowering youth, in line with the leadership's vision for a sustainable national food system.

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November 15, 2025