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Israel clears 764 houses in 3 West Bank settlements
Israel has given the go-ahead for the construction of 764 more houses in three Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, a decision likely to further stoke tensions as a watchdog group accused the Israeli government of moving toward “de facto annexation” of the Palestinian territory.
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December 11, 2025
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European leaders intensify efforts to end Ukraine war
The leaders of Britain, France and Germany held a call on Wednesday with US President Donald Trump to discuss Washington's latest peace efforts to end the war in Ukraine, in what they said was \"a critical moment\" in the process.
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December 11, 2025
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Hovland, Lowry and Johnson to play in Dubai Desert Classic
European Ryder Cup heroes Viktor Hovland and Shane Lowry, along with two-time major champion and former world number one Dustin Johnson, have committed to the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic, taking place from January 22-25 at Emirates Golf Club.
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December 11, 2025
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Over 20 killed as two buildings collapse in Morocco's Fes city
Two residential buildings housed eight families; search and rescue operations ongoing, 16 injured
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December 11, 2025
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Imran’s sisters hold sit-in outside Adiala Jail
The police forcefully ended the hours-long sit-in staged by Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's sisters and a handful of party’s supporters near the Adiala Jail Rawalpindi around midnight to protest authorities’ refusal to allow them to meet him.
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December 11, 2025
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Traffic diversion on Emirates Road from today
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure announced the implementation of a temporary traffic diversion on Emirates Road starting on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, as part of the ongoing development work plan to improve road efficiency and enhance traffic flow in the area.
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December 11, 2025
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Ghana's economy grows 5.5% in Q3 of 2025
Ghana's economy expanded by 5.5 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, driven by an improvement in the agriculture and services sectors, the statistics agency said on Wednesday.
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December 11, 2025
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51 hurt in Japan quake as warning persists
The number of people injured in a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Japan rose to 51 on Wednesday, authorities said, after warning an even bigger tremor was possible in coming days.
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December 11, 2025
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Anonymous letter adds to actress assault case controversy
A fresh layer of controversy has engulfed the 2017 actress abduction and sexual assault case after the Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association (KHCAA) confirmed it had received an anonymous letter that purportedly described key elements of the trial court’s verdict nearly a week before it was pronounced.
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December 11, 2025
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One retracted study doesn't cancel climate science
It's hard enough for most of us to predict what we're having for dinner tonight, much less how the the world will look in 2100.
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December 10, 2025
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Contemporary photographer Natalya Urmanova's camera is a time traveller
Photographer Natalya Urmanova who is based in Dubai, recently held a solo exhibition titled Whimsical World, at The Warehouse gallery.
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December 10, 2025
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NZ to play France at new Christchurch Stadium in '26
The All Blacks will play France in July in the first rugby
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December 10, 2025
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Slot has ‘no clue’ whether Salah has played last Liverpool game
Arne Slot admitted on Monday that he didn’t know whether Mohamed Salah will play again for Liverpool after the Egypt star was dropped for the Reds’ Champions League clash with Inter Milan.
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December 10, 2025
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Sharjah Digital launches new rental service package on Aqari
Sharjah Digital Department, in collaboration with Sharjah Municipality, has launched a revamped package of rental services on the Aqari platform, under the umbrella of the Digital Sharjah Platform.
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December 10, 2025
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Non-oil trade between Dubai and Pakistan reaches Dhs22.8b
Dubai International Chamber (DIC), one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has officially launched a new international representative office in Karachi, with the goal of strengthening bilateral trade and investments between Dubai and Pakistan.
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December 10, 2025
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DiCaprio on trying to 'balance' his personal, professional life
Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio says he does his best to “disappear” when he hasn't got a movie to promote in order to protect his private life.
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December 10, 2025
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Sri Lanka hails efficiency of UAE SAR team
The Sri Lankan Army commended the efficiency of the UAE Search and rescue (SAR) team and its high capabilities in dealing with difficult environments, the precision of its fieldwork, and its rapid access to affected sites.
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December 10, 2025
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IMF board releases $1.2 billion in funding
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said its executive board approved Pakistan's latest loan review on Monday, unlocking about $1.2 billion and keeping the country's IMF programme on track.
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December 10, 2025
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New centre to redefine modern living in Dubai
Mohammed Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, officially inaugurated \"Art of Living,\" the first shopping destination in the UAE and the Middle East and North Africa dedicated to innovative home design and furniture.
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December 10, 2025
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EU strikes deal to simplify sustainability reporting
European Union members and parliament on Tuesday reached a provisional agreement to simplify sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements to boost EU competitiveness.
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December 10, 2025
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ILT20 opening doors for emerging players: Harbhajan
DP World ILT20 Commentator and legendary Indian cricketer, Harbhajan Singh hailed the competition's continued focus on providing a platform for emerging players in Gulf countries and beyond.
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December 10, 2025
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All transactions for resident family in one application: ICP
As part of the second phase of Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) is implementing the \"Resident Family\" project, which is a proactive process to manage all resident family transactions through a single proactive service with one application for the family instead of separate applications for each individual in the family.
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December 10, 2025
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Brisk polling in first phase of Kerala civic polls
The first phase of elections to Kerala's three-tier local governments saw an impressive turnout, with polling taking place across seven districts on Tuesday.
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December 10, 2025
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Red Bull part ways with influential advisor Marko
Helmut Marko, a mentor and major ally of four-times Formula One world champion Max Verstappen, is leaving the Red Bull team after 20 years as motorsport consultant to the energy drink brand.
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December 10, 2025
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Israel killed ‘highest number’ of journalists
Reporters Without Borders said on Tuesday that Israel was responsible for nearly half of all journalists killed this year worldwide, with 29 Palestinian reporters slain by its forces in Gaza.
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December 10, 2025
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ICC sentences Sudanese militia leader to 20 years
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday handed down a sentence of 20 years to a Sudanese militia leader for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the country’s civil war two decades ago.
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December 10, 2025
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Abu Dhabi hosts inaugural 'TIME100 Impact Awards'
The inaugural edition of the TIMEIOO Impact Awards was held in Abu Dhabi to recognise leaders from across the world who have transformed their companies, their industries, or their communities.
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December 10, 2025
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Organisational structures of EPAA, Civil Defence approved
Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, presided over the Council meeting held on Tuesday at the Ruler's Office.
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December 10, 2025
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UAE marks International Anti-Corruption Day
The UAE marks the International Anti-Corruption Day, observed annually on Dec.9, amid the achievement of qualitative accomplishments and advanced global rankings in good governance, transparency, anti-corruption efforts, and institutional excellence.
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December 10, 2025
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Experts stress importance of information integrity
Underscoring the importance of information integrity in the era of individual content creators and algorithms, a closed, high-level diplomatic session held under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on December 8, the first day of the BRIDGE Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi, deliberated upon shared concerns, identified areas of alignment, and charted the outlines of what could be a cooperative framework capable of renewing trust and strengthening democratic and societal resilience in information flow.
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