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Wall Street set for higher opening on rate cut bets
Wall Street's main indexes were set for a higher open on Friday as traders ramped up bets on a December interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve following commentary from policymakers, with tech stocks stabilizing after last session's rout.
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November 22, 2025
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Pogba set for long-awaited comeback in Monaco's Ligue 1 clash with Rennes
Paul Pogba is expected to make his long-awaited return to action after over two years out of the game when Monaco travel to Rennes this Saturday in Ligue 1.
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November 22, 2025
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South Korea's Lee grabs LPGA Tour C'ship lead
South Korea’s Lee So-mi fired an eight-under par 64 to seize a two-stroke lead over American Allisen Corpuz after Thursday's opening round of the LPGA Tour Championship.
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November 22, 2025
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Nigeria gunmen attack school, abduct children, staff
Gunmen attacked a Catholic boarding school in a western region of Nigeria and abducted schoolchildren and staff on Friday, the latest in a spate of abductions in Africa's most populous country just days after 25 schoolgirls were abducted in a neighbouring state.
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November 22, 2025
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5.5 quake kills 8, injures hundreds in Bangladesh
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook central Bangladesh on Friday, killing at least eight people and leaving more than 300 injured, authorities and local media said.
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November 22, 2025
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UAE reinforces its global role in driving climate consensus
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure represented the UAE in the National Climate Negotiations Team at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP3O), hosted in Belém, Brazil.
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November 22, 2025
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MPs express concern over poor quality of internet service
A parliamentary panel has taken notice of the nationwide slowdown in internet services and reprimanded the telecom sector regulator over the issue.
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November 22, 2025
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Sheikh Mohammed offers condolences
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday offered his condolences on the death of Osama Ahmed Al Shafar, former member of the Federal National Council (FNC), President of the Asian Cycling Confederation and former president of the Emirates Cycling Federation.
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November 22, 2025
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Iran rejects IAEA'S resolution
Iran's foreign ministry called a resolution by the UN atomic watchdog's board of governors \"anti-Iranian\" and threatened unspecified retaliatory actions, state media reported on Friday.
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November 22, 2025
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Omanis get warm welcome in Sharjah, Dubai
Sharjah Airport celebrated Oman’s 55th National Day in an atmosphere filled with warmth and fraternity, reaffirming the deep historical ties and strong bonds that unite the UAE and the Sultanate of Oman.
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November 22, 2025
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Dar stresses need for dialogue amid global conflicts
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar says Pakistan's security outlook is focused on maximising regional convergence and minimising divergences through dialogue, connectivity, and peaceful dispute resolution.
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November 22, 2025
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UAE to strengthen its global status as financial dialogue destination
UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, has affirmed that its efforts to host SIBOS 2029, the world’s premier global financial services conference and exhibition, organised annually by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (Swift), aim to further strengthen the UAE's position as a leading destination for major international events and driving constructive dialogue to advance banking and financial services.
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November 22, 2025
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Rediscovering Iznik's lost art of vibrant Ottoman tile making
For over 300 years, the closely-guarded secrets of the Ottoman Empire's luminous tile work was lost, but its rediscovery has revived a key part of Turkey's cultural heritage. Renowned for intricate designs and lustrous colours, Iznik tiles are considered the pinnacle of Ottoman art, gracing monuments such as Istanbul's Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. The tiles come from Iznik, a small town near Istanbul with a ceramics tradition spanning two millennia also known as Nicaea, which hosted a landmark Christian gathering in 325 AD that Pope Leo will celebrate when he visits this month.
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November 22, 2025
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UAE flag commemorated on quilt by Farida Talaat and quilters team
Dubai-based quilts brand Quild has launched a community-wide campaign to create a one-of-a-kind patchwork quilt depicting the flag of the UAE marking the country's 54th Eid Al Etihad Day.
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November 22, 2025
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ITC bans heavy vehicles on key roads in Abu Dhabi
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and improve traffic flow on key routes across Abu Dhabi, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced the enforcement of a decision to ban the movement of heavy vehicles on Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (Ell) and Al Raha Beach Road (EIO).
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November 22, 2025
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Indonesia's polio outbreak officially over: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Indonesia’s polio outbreak officially over, following nearly three years of intensive response efforts, officials said on Friday.
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November 22, 2025
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Azerbaijan's first branded residence project floated
Sabah Investment Group, in joint venture with Reportage Group, and ELIE SAAB, the global fashion and lifestyle maison, proudly announce Panorama by ELIE SAAB, the first branded residential development of its kind in Azerbaijan. Located within the prestigious Sea Breeze community overlooking the Caspian Sea, the project marks a significant milestone in the brand's global expansion into the luxury real estate sector.
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November 22, 2025
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Finvasia to set up regional HQ to support NextGen FDI initiative
The Finvasia Group, a global enterprise that uses engineering and advanced technology to innovate across various sectors such as financial services, blockchain, and healthcare, has announced that it will be establishing regional headquarters for five of its leading brands in the UAE as part of the NextGen FDI initiative.
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November 22, 2025
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Reem Al Hashimi takes part in food security meet
Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimi, Minister of State for International Cooperation and the Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to Ukraine, participated virtually in the Fourth International Conference on Food Security held in Kyiv, Ukraine, under the theme “Food from Ukraine.”
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November 22, 2025
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PFL returns for 3rd blockbuster event in Dubai on February 7
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced the third installment of the PFL: Road to Dubai series, with a spectacle of MMA action set to take place at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai live on Feb.7, 2026.
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November 22, 2025
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Etihad, Vietnam Airlines launch codeshare partnership
Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines are strengthening travel ties between the UAE and Vietnam with the launch of a new codeshare partnership. The agreement enhances Etihad's recently launched service between Abu Dhabi and Hanoi.
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November 22, 2025
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Kerala port begins onshore operations
The federal government has authorised an integrated immigration checkpoint at the Vizhinjam International Seaport in the city to streamline logistics.
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November 22, 2025
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Starting with small goals can help you build emergency fund
Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care. Emergencies are inevitable, but you can prepare to deal with them by building an emergency fund.
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November 22, 2025
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Temperatures to drop in UAE
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has expected clear to partly cloudy weather on Saturday, with dust in the east and low clouds over the sea and islands. Temperatures will drop further.
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November 22, 2025
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Dortmund host Stuttgart with title hopes slipping away
Borussia Dortmund host German Cup holders Stuttgart on Saturday in the Bundesliga with yet another shot at a title slowly slipping away from the grasp of Niko Kovac’s side.
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November 22, 2025
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Shutdown reveals parties’ true priorities truly
For more than 40 days, an impasse among members of Congress and President Donald Trump over funding the federal government left millions of Americans in limbo.
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November 22, 2025
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Hamdan approves Architectural Identity for Dubai road projects
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, has approved the Architectural Identity for Dubai's road projects, developed to enrich the architectural character of urban elements across the emirate's integrated network of roads, corridors, and streets.
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November 22, 2025
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AD Ports Group signs Dhs1.1b agreements with Indian firms
AD Ports Group subsidiary Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, has signed two land lease agreements of more than Dhs1.1 billion investments with two leading Indian business groups, Jindal SAW Group and Haldiram Group.
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November 22, 2025
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Spain and Germany stage Davis Cup comeback wins to set up semis clash
Spain bounced back from an opening singles defeat on Thursday to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 and reach the Davis Cup semifinals for the first time in six years where they will face Germany, who earned their own comeback win over Argentina.
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November 22, 2025
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Injured Gill out of second Test, Pant to lead India against South Africa
Rishabh Pant will captain India in the second Test against South Africa beginning at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. Pant steps in to lead India in the must-win game following regular skipper Shubman Gill suffering a neck injury in the first Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
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