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Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup makes perfect start at Sha…

Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup makes perfect start at Sha…

The ninth edition of the Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup began on Saturday at Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai, drawing big crowds and setting the tone for a highly competitive two-day championship featuring athletes from

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Al Nasr and Al Dhaid enter UAE National Handball Cup final

Al Nasr and Al Dhaid enter UAE National Handball Cup final

Al Nasr and Al Dhaid have booked their places in the UAE Men’s National Handball Cup final after overcoming Sharjah and Shabab Al Ahli respectively in two closely contested semi-final encounters.Al Nasr ended Sharjah’s hopes

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Norris claims Miami GP sprint race in McLaren 1-2

Norris claims Miami GP sprint race in McLaren 1-2

Formula One world champion Lando Norris won the Miami Grand Prix sprint race in a McLaren one-two with Oscar Piastri on Saturday as Mercedes suffered their first defeat of the season.Charles Leclerc finished third for

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Kostyuk beats Andreeva, wins first Madrid Open title

Kostyuk beats Andreeva, wins first Madrid Open title

Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid Open for the first time on Saturday.It was world number 23 Kostyuk’s first trophy at WTA 1000 level and her second title of the

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Clinical Chennai outclass Mumbai by eight wickets to keep…

Clinical Chennai outclass Mumbai by eight wickets to keep…

Chennai Super Kings produced a clinical all‑round performance to outclass Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in their IPL 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday to stay in the hunt for the playoffs.Skipper

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Arsenal go six points clear as Gyokeres double sinks Fulham

Arsenal go six points clear as Gyokeres double sinks Fulham

Arsenal opened up a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Saturday with a comfortable 3-0 win at home to Fulham, thanks to a first-half double from Viktor Gyokeres either side of

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Britain to allow combined flights to reduce jet fuel consumption

Britain to allow combined flights to reduce jet fuel consumption

The British Department for Transport announced that airlines will be allowed to combine passengers from different flights onto fewer aircraft as part of temporary measures aimed at reducing jet fuel consumption.The department explained that the new amendment allows for the merging of flights on routes that have more than one flight per day to the same destination, allowing passengers to be transferred to similar flights if there are vacant seats, instead of operating flights that may be not full or are threatened with cancellation.The move aims to reduce fuel waste resulting from operating aircraft with fewer passengers than their operational capacity, as well as to enhance the operational efficiency of airlines.The Department for Transport confirmed that these amendments also aim to enhance the stability of flight schedules and give travelers greater confidence in the regularity of travel.These measures come at a time when warnings are increasing about a possible shortage of jet fuel as the holiday season approaches, amid supply chain disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions and their impact on fuel supplies from the Middle East. 

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Mauritanian army denies infiltration of fighters from Mali, affirms complete border control

Mauritanian army denies infiltration of fighters from Mali, affirms complete border control

The General Staff of the Mauritanian Armed Forces denied the validity of what was circulated regarding the crossing of fighters into Mauritanian territory from Mali, stressing the readiness of the armed forces to deal firmly with any possible developments.In a press statement, the General Staff explained that these claims fall within attempts to mislead and sow confusion. The country has full control over all its territory, especially the border areas, and no hostile activity has been recorded so far, the statement added.It also warned against circulating or promoting what it described as false information, due to the potential disruption it could cause to public order, calling for vigilance and responsibility in dealing with news of a security nature.This denial comes after reports that armed men had been spotted crossing from Mali into Mauritania, as part of movements related to the ongoing conflict within Malian territory. 

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Algeria ready to help resolve crisis in Mali

Algeria ready to help resolve crisis in Mali

President of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebboune expressed Algeria's readiness to contribute to efforts to resolve the crisis in Mali, in a way that would help restore security and stability, while emphasizing non-interference in the country’s internal affairs.During a regular meeting with representatives of local media, Tebboune said that Algeria is closely following developments in Mali with concern, expressing regret over what he described as a trajectory toward greater instability.He stressed that Algeria has not and will not intervene in Mali's internal affairs, affirming that relations between the two countries are based on brotherhood and that Algeria has been and will continue to support Mali without seeking any special interests.He added that military solutions do not represent a way out of the crisis, noting that Malians are capable of overcoming the challenges they face. He also indicated that Algeria is ready to provide support if Mali requests it, with the aim of de-escalation and helping to overcome the crisis.The Algerian president also revealed that there have been indirect contacts between the two countries in recent times, amid escalating security tensions in Mali, which has recently witnessed increasing attacks by armed groups, further exacerbating instability in the Sahel region. 

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US President to review Iranian proposal to end war, doubts he’ll accept it

US President to review Iranian proposal to end war, doubts he’ll accept it

US President Donald Trump announced that he intends to review an Iranian proposal aimed at ending the war, while expressing doubts about the likelihood of accepting it.In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump said he would soon examine the plan submitted by Iran, but voiced reservations about its viability, noting that Tehran had not yet paid a sufficient price for its actions.And at a press conference in West Palm Beach, he said he had reviewed the broad outlines of Iran's response to the US proposal and expected to receive the final version later. Regarding military options, Trump did not rule out resuming operations against Iran, saying that such a move could happen, and suggesting that Tehran would need a long time to rebuild its capabilities if the confrontation continued.He also referred to what he described as a lack of clarity in Iran’s leadership structure, noting that the new supreme leader had not appeared since the outbreak of the war.On the domestic front, Trump called on the Democratic Party not to obstruct US actions toward Iran, describing current blockade measures as relatively moderate. This comes as Trump continues to reject Iranian offers to advance stalled negotiations, maintaining his position of imposing a tight blockade on Iranian ports. At the same time, Iran has responded by closing the Strait of Hormuz.The Iranian Fars News Agency reported Saturday that Tehran had submitted a 14-point response to the U.S. proposal to end the war, outlining its framework for ending the conflict and conveying it to the Pakistani side. According to sources cited by Fars, the response to Washington's nine-point proposal included a clear roadmap for ending the war, along with an emphasis on Iran’s red lines. It added that the message was delivered through a mediator after passing through the usual decision-making processes within Iran’s relevant institutions and obtaining the necessary approvals.Meanwhile, the Tasnim News Agency reported, citing its sources, that Tehran responded to a US proposal that included a request for a two-month ceasefire, stressing that issues should be resolved within 30 days and that the focus should be on ending the war rather than extending the truce.Two days ago, Trump said he did not intend to seek approval from the United States Congress to continue any military action against Iran after the expiration of the 60 days allowed under the Constitution for military operations without legislative authorization.