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F1 star Piastri clinches Australia's top sports honour
Nine-time Grand Prix winner Oscar Piastri has won Australian sport's highest honour, the Don Award, with the Formula One star calling it a “massive privilege”.
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November 19, 2025
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Germany and the Netherlands seal World Cup berths in style
Germany and Netherlands went on goal sprees as they wrapped up World Cup qualification with resounding wins in their last European group matches on Monday.
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November 19, 2025
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Usyk vacates heavyweight title, Wardley set to take over
Oleksandr Usyk has relinquished his WBO heavyweight title after informing the governing body he would not proceed with a mandatory defence against Britain’s Fabio Wardley, the World Boxing Organization said on Monday.
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November 19, 2025
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Huge turnout as AD World Masters Jiu-Jitsu C'ship begins
The Abu Dhabi World Masters Jiu-Jitsu Championship, part of the seventeenth Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, kicked off on Tuesday, bringing together athletes from leading academies and clubs around the world.
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November 19, 2025
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UN, EU hail Security Council's adoption of Trump's Gaza plan
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called the passing of a US-backed resolution on Gaza an important step in the consolidation of the ceasefire, in a statement sent to reporters.
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November 19, 2025
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K-Expo UAE makes strong mark in ME
Global Village in Dubai was infused with the vibrant colours and energy of the Korean culture with the launch of the “K-Expo UAE”, a comprehensive platform that brings globally renowned Korean content together with everyday lifestyle experiences.
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November 19, 2025
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Etihad expands widebody fleet with 32 new Airbus aircraft
Etihad Airways has announced a major expansion of its widebody fleet with 32 additional Airbus aircraft, further accelerating the airline's growth and reinforcing its position as one of the world's fastest-growing full-service carriers.
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November 19, 2025
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Hooper's Aussies firmly believe in under-fire boss Schmidt despite recent horror run
Australia lock Tom Hooper said on Tuesday the squad are fully behind under-pressure head coach Joe Schmidt as they stare down the barrel of a possible fourth straight loss.
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November 19, 2025
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Kerala approaches SC for postponement of SIR
Kerala has petitioned the Supreme Court to postpone the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls until after the local civic elections next month.
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November 19, 2025
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Bangladesh remains calm after ruling against Hasina
Bangladesh's capital and major cities were calm on Tuesday despite a call for a nationwide shutdown by the former ruling party of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina after she was sentenced to death over her crackdown on a student uprising last year.
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November 19, 2025
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Rybakina and Bopanna to headline WTL's India debut
After three seasons in the UAE, the World Tennis League (WTL) is set to make its India debut next month. Slated for December 17-20 in Bengaluru, the four-day tournament will find its home at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium, owned and operated by the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association.
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November 19, 2025
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Ammari's dramatic last-gasp penalty snatches Iraq World Cup play-off berth
Amir Al Ammari's penalty 17 minutes into stoppage time secured a dramatic 2-1 win for Iraq over the UAE in Basra on Tuesday to seal a 3-2 aggregate victory that takes Graham Arnold's side into the intercontinental playoffs for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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November 19, 2025
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Slight drop in temperature on Friday, Saturday: NCM
Wednesday's weather is expected to be clear to partly cloudy and dusty at times, especially in the west but will be humid in the morning in some coastal and inland areas with a chance of fog or light fog, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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November 19, 2025
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Thunder breeze past Pelicans, Pistons extend winning run
The Oklahoma City Thunder breezed past the New Orleans Pelicans to maintain their lead in the NBA Western Conference on Monday as the Detroit Pistons rolled to a 10th straight win to extend their advantage at the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
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November 19, 2025
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Flydubai to have Starlink services on flights
Flydubai announced on Tuesday, during the Dubai Airshow 2025, the signing of an agreement with SpaceX to provide Starlink services on board its fleet.
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November 19, 2025
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Strong field for Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge
Three top-100 women’s players will be joined by a former champion when the 28th Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge gets under way at the Habtoor Grand Resort from December 1-7.
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November 19, 2025
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MoEI and Dubai Ports celebrate seafarers as part of new Initiative
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), in cooperation with Dubai Ports Authority under the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, organised a community event to honour seafarers as part of the ‘Connect with Your Family’ initiative.
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November 19, 2025
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Marcos rejects estranged sister's claim of drug use
The Philippine president's office said on Tuesday that claims by his estranged sister that he uses illicit drugs are baseless and should not be taken seriously. Speaking at an anti-corruption rally on Monday, Senator Imee Marcos said, without providing evidence, that her brother had struggled with drug use since their youth and that it had persisted to the present day.
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November 19, 2025
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Trump welcomes Saudi CP on a pomp-filled, deal-making visit
President Donald Trump hosted Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday.
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November 19, 2025
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Maktoum witnesses launch of Dubai Auto Market development project
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, to develop the Dubai Auto Market into the world’s largest and most advanced of its kind, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, witnessed the launch of the Dubai Auto Market development project.
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November 19, 2025
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Wiki Finance Expo draws industry leaders
The highly anticipated Wiki Finance Expo Dubai 2025, the largest gathering for Fintech, Forex, Crypto, Web3.0, and Al in the Middle East concluded on a strong note in Dubai.
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November 19, 2025
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Court acquits man in Dhs7.4m dud cheques case
The Dubai Court of Appeal overturned the ruling of the Misdemeanor First Instance Court to jail an Arab national in a case of dud cheques worth a total of Dhs7.4 million, which was the reason for a dispute between the suspect and the heirs of another man.
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November 19, 2025
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Japan boost World Cup confidence with victory over Bolivia in friendly
Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan will head into next year confident they can make an impact at the World Cup after cruising past Bolivia 3-0 in a friendly on Tuesday.
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November 19, 2025
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SEC approves additional aid for eligible citizens
Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the council's meeting held on Tuesday morning at the Ruler's Office, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of SEC.
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November 19, 2025
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Dubai creates benchmark for Next Generation Financial Cities: Report
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has released the sixth edition of its flagship “Future of Finance” report series, titled “Next-Generation Financial Cities: New models for attracting global capital”, which explores the rising competitiveness of emerging financial cities amidst growing pressures faced by traditional financial hubs.
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November 19, 2025
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BRIDGE Summit's Creator Economy Track on Dec.8
From Dec.8-I0, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), the Creator Economy Track at BRIDGE Summit 2025 will bring together more than 80 global voices from amongst the Summit's 400 global speakers — including leading creators, founders, investors, and platform builders — for over 50 discussions examining how the world’s fastest-growing creative economy, valued at over $250 billion and projected to surpass half a trillion dollars by 2027, is being monetised, governed, and reshaped by those who own audiences instead of assets.
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November 19, 2025
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UAE welcomes DRC-M23 Movement deal signing
The United Arab Emirates welcomed the signing of the Doha Framework for Peace between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance (M23 Movement).
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November 19, 2025
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10th edition of Xposure to begin on Jan.29
The Xposure International Photography Festival returns for its 10th edition under the theme “A Decade of Visual Storytelling,” celebrating 10 years of excellence in photography, film, and the visual arts.
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November 19, 2025
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Pak expat launches musical tribute to Sheikh Zayed
Marking the 54th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates, a historic artistic moment has emerged from the region's multicultural landscape.
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November 19, 2025
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Nancy Pelosi prided herself on cold calculation
At the time, Pelosi was little known to San Francisco voters. But she was already a fixture in national politics. She was a major Democratic fundraiser who helped lure the party’s 1984 national convention to her adopted home town
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