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LATEST BRIEFS
Dubai Basketball Beats Barcelona 94-87 in Home Fixture
Dubai Basketball defeated Spanish giants Barcelona 94-87 at home, marking a landmark result for the Emirati club against top European competition.
Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp Before Denmark Match
Cristiano Ronaldo departed Portugal's training facility after a reported dispute with coach Jorge Jesus over playing time, clouding his availability…
Saudi Arabia Top Gulf Cup Group With Perfect Record
Saudi Arabia defeated Iraq 2-0 to finish Gulf Cup 27 group stage with nine points and no goals conceded — their first clean sheet group stage in 52…
Al Ahly vs Zamalek Contest Handball World Championship Bronze
The Egyptian giants faced off for third place at the IHF Club World Championship in Cairo, as Barcelona and Veszprem prepared to meet in the final.
Mika Abdallah Stars in First L’Oreal Paris Campaign
American-Lebanese actress Mika Abdallah makes her international beauty debut in a L'Oreal Paris campaign, sparking major social media buzz.
European Cinema Festival Beirut: 30th Edition Opens Oct 8
The EU mission in Lebanon launches the festival's landmark 30th edition on October 8–17, opening with a French film under the Ministry of Culture's…
LATEST ARTICLES
Dubai October 2026 events guide: Comedy festival, live music, cricket legends and the Dubai Fitness Challenge
Dubai: Dubai’s October agenda paints a diverse picture of events, combining live music, comedy shows, sports tournaments and community…
Turkiye is considering nominating former foreign minister for top United Nations job
Turkey is contemplating the nomination of former Foreign Minister Feridun Sinirlioglu for the role of United Nations Secretary-General…
Palestinian killed in second straight day of settler violence: mayor
A young Palestinian was shot dead by Israeli settlers or troops in the West Bank, marking the second day of such violence. This occurs amid…
Iran sentences leading actress who denounced protest crackdown
Elnaz Shakerdoust, a prominent Iranian actress, has been sentenced to one year in prison for her support of anti-government protesters. She…
Tanker struck in the Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz by an “unknown projectile” while transiting outbound through the waterway, the British military…
Palestine Action online fundraiser blocked due to US sanctions
LONDON: An online fundraiser to support the UK Supreme Court challenge to the ban on Palestine Action has been blocked due to US sanctions…
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