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Wall Street drifts after mixed data on the US economy
Stocks are drifting on Wall Street following mixed data on the US economy, which did little to clear up uncertainty about where interest rates may be heading.
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December 17, 2025
Gulf Today
Cambodia urged to announce truce 'first' to stop fighting
Thailand said on Tuesday that Cambodia must be first to announce a truce to halt fighting between the two nations after more than a week of deadly clashes in a reignited border conflict.
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December 17, 2025
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Mubadala and Barings in $500m realty debt partnership
Mubadala Investment Company and Barings, one of the world's leading investment managers, and subsidiary of MassMutual, today announced the launch of a new $500 million global real estate debt partnership.
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December 17, 2025
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Investopia opens new avenues for UAE-Ireland economic cooperation
Investopia inaugurated a new edition of its Global Dialogues in Dublin, Ireland.
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December 17, 2025
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Unstable weather conditions likely, Ministry urges caution
Drizzles to heavy rains fell on separate areas across the country including Masafi in the Eastern Region, Dibba and areas in the eastern coast as a result of the country being affected by the extension of a surface low pressure system accompanied by the extension of a low-pressure system in the upper atmosphere.
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December 17, 2025
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Taiwan says to respond rapidly to sudden Chinese attack
Taiwan's military can respond rapidly to any sudden Chinese attack with all units able to operate under a decentralised mode of command without awaiting orders from above, Taipei's defence ministry said in a report to lawmakers.
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December 17, 2025
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GB to hold local government elections after 20 years
After a gap of 20 years, the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) chief election commissioner (CEC) has announced the holding of local government elections in the region for February next year.
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December 17, 2025
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Australia's Green becomes IPL's most expensive overseas player
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas buy in Indian Premier League (IPL) history on Tuesday.
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December 17, 2025
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Sunderland worst hit by player's exodus to Africa Cup of Nations
Premier League Sunderland will have to do without six players over the next few weeks and are the club worst hit as the Africa Cup of Nations takes its toll on European clubs competing over the holiday season.
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December 17, 2025
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Court allows resumption of Wayanad tunnel work
Kerala High Court on Tuesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking to stall the much-debated Wayanad twin tunnel road project, clearing the way for the state government to move ahead with one of its largest infrastructure initiatives.
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December 17, 2025
Gulf Today
The reason you'll move houseplants outdoors in 2026
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has forecast that plants adaptable to shifting weather patterns will dominate gardening trends in the coming year.
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December 17, 2025
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UAE to ban import and trade of single-use plastic items from Jan.1
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has announced the commencement of the second phase of Ministerial Decision No. 380 of 2022, which prohibits the import, manufacture and trade of an expanded range of single-use consumer plastic products and bags.
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December 17, 2025
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Rob Reiner's son to be charged with parents' murder
The son of famed Hollywood director Rob Reiner is expected to appear in court on Tuesday after being arrested for allegedly murdering his parents in their home.
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December 17, 2025
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Bodour reaffirms dedication to protecting, preserving Faya
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the official ceremony on Monday for the inscription of \"Faya\" on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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December 17, 2025
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British businesses breathe sigh of relief after Reeves' budget
British businesses appear to be emerging from months of worry about tax increases in finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget in late November, a closely watched survey of the private sector showed on Tuesday.
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December 17, 2025
Gulf Today
Employee’s heirs rewarded Dhs200,000 as blood money
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ruled that a company must pay employee's heirs Dhs200,000 in compensation for all material and moral damages, to be distributed among the heirs according to their legal share.
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December 17, 2025
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Car owner's case seeking compensation dismissed
The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by a car owner against a car agency and a maintenance centre affiliated with the agency.
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December 17, 2025
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Global energy demand increasing on expanding AI needs: Mazrouei
Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said global energy demand is witnessing steady growth driven by the expanding needs of artificial intelligence (AI) and large-scale data centres, forecasting increased demand across all energy sources, including fossil fuels, which remain part of the global energy mix.
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December 17, 2025
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Major phase of Afghan refugee camps' closure picks up pace
The federal government has accelerated a major phase of the closure of Afghan refugee camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) under the voluntary repatriation programme, speeding up the process of electricity disconnection, transferring water supply systems, and handing over all education and health facilities to district administrations and relevant departments, said a report.
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December 17, 2025
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Hatta festival to feature 150 creative workshops
As part of the '#DubaiDestinations’ campaign, the ‘Hatta Winter’ initiative, presented by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, brings an exceptional programme of I5O creative workshops to Hatta festival.
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December 17, 2025
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Sydney Sweeney gushes about her level of trust with co-actor Brandon Sklenar
Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney has lavished praise on Brandon Sklenar, her co-actor in ‘The Housemaid'.
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December 17, 2025
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Lebanon's ex-minister gets bail in graft case
Lebanon's judiciary approved the release on bail of former economy minister Amin Salam on Tuesday after six months of detention over corruption linked to contracts deemed suspicious, a judicial official said.
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December 17, 2025
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BRICS Sherpa meeting spotlights climate finance, trade cooperation
The UAE has participated in the final BRICS Sherpa meeting of 2025, which took place in the Brazilian capital, Brasília, to conclude Brazil's Chairship of the group and handover to India as incoming Chair for 2026.
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December 17, 2025
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Utd blow lead three times in 4-4 Bournemouth thriller
Manchester United blew the lead three times to miss out on moving up to fifth in the Premier League as Bournemouth would not be beaten in a thrilling 4-4 draw at Old Trafford.
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December 17, 2025
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Burhan says ready to talk to Trump for peace in Sudan
Sudan's de facto leader, General Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, is ready to work with US President Donald Trump to resolve the conflict splitting his country, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
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December 17, 2025
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Sharjah RERD opens registration for excellence award
Sharjah RERD to foster a competitive real estate environment.
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December 17, 2025
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Mubadala Bio launches three drugs to treat cancer
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December 17, 2025
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Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi 'in good health'
Myanmar's junta said on Tuesday that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is \"in good health,\" a day after her son said he has received little information about the 80-year-old's condition and fears she could die without him knowing.
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December 17, 2025
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Sabalenka claims WTA Player of the Year title for 2nd straight season
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has been named WTA Player of the Year for the second consecutive season after spending the entire year at the top of the rankings, the governing body of women's tennis announced on Monday.
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December 17, 2025
Gulf Today
Why is Gen Z so obsessed with the 'almost relationship'?
Nothing is as romantic as a relationship that never quite happened.
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