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Novak Djokovic dethroned Jannik Sinner to become the oldest man to reach the Australian Open final in the professional era at a rocking Rod Laver Arena on Friday.

The Desert Races for women and men will take place this weekend as part of the tenth season of the Al Salam Cycling Championship.

Real Madrid, who lost to Benfica on Wednesday, will play the Portuguese club again in next month's Champions League knockout playoffs, while holders Paris St Germain will face fellow Ligue 1 side Monaco after the draw took place on Friday.

Carlos Alcaraz fought through a leg issue to deliver a 6-4 7-6(5) 6-7(3) 6-7(4) 7-5 win over Alexander Zverev on Friday and reach his first Australian Open final, the Spaniard somehow managing to keep his career Grand Slam bid alive.

Australia's Olivia Gadecki and John Peers have become the first pair in 37 years to successfully defend the Australian Open mixed doubles title on Friday, defeating French duo Kristina Mladenovic and Manuel Guinard 4-6 6-3 10-8 in a thrilling final.

The UAE Ministry of Investment and the Scottish Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening investment cooperation and boosting mutual investment flows between the two countries.

US President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs on Thursday on countries supplying oil to Cuba, escalating a pressure campaign against the communist-run island and long-time foe of the United States.

China agreed to relax rules to allow some visa-free travel for British citizens on Thursday during a visit by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Beijing, as part of a partnership deal which London hopes will help expand its service sector.

Tesla has said on Wednesday it will invest $2 billion in CEO Elon Musk's artificial-intelligence company xAI, and that production plans for its Cybercab robotaxi were on track for this year.

flydubai has launched two leadership programmes designed to accelerate internal talent growth, strengthen leadership capability and further embed a high-performance, values-driven work culture across the organisation.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held a phone call with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian.

The UAE government has announced it will present a memorial monument to the people of Kuwait, to be installed at Al Shaheed Park in Kuwait City.

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has been awarded Portugal's highest cultural honour, the Grand Collar of the Order of Camões.

Sharjah Police have taken legal action against eight drivers who were caught performing "dangerous stunts" during the rains last week. 

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in Moscow aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the UAE and Russia and expanding cooperation across key sectors.

Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Chairman of Etihad Rail, has reviewed the progress of the UAE's first passenger rail network ahead of its 2026 launch.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has reviewed ways to expand ties with Kuwaiti Defence Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has chaired the sixth session of the UAE-Kuwait Joint Higher Committee during a working visit to Kuwait.

The Syrian government and Kurdish forces declared a ceasefire deal on Friday that sets out a phased integration of Kurdish fighters into the state, averting a potentially bloody battle and drawing US praise for a 'historic milestone'.

US President Donald Trump said it was dangerous for Britain to be getting into business with Beijing, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer lauded the economic benefits of resetting relations with China during a visit there on Friday.

Israel has released 15 bodies of Palestinians killed during its war in Gaza, three days after recovering the remains of the last hostage, in moves mediators hope will pave the way to carrying out the next stage of US President Donald Trump's peace plan.

There is a low risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading from India, the World Health Organisation said on Friday, adding that it did not recommend travel or trade curbs after two infections reported by the South Asian nation.

President Donald Trump has endorsed a spending deal negotiated by US Senate Republicans and Democrats on Thursday that would stave off a government shutdown while lawmakers continue negotiating guardrails to rein in immigration agents.

Police in Vietnam have launched a criminal investigation into a warehouse accused of producing fake coffee made from soybeans following a raid earlier this week, the Ministry of Public Security said on Thursday.

Israeli fire killed at least two Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, health officials said, in the latest violence rattling a fragile ceasefire as Hamas and Israel looked to implement the second phase of the US-brokered Gaza peace plan.

US border czar Tom Homan, newly installed as commander of President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis, said on Thursday that federal agents would focus on 'targeted' operations, shifting away from the broad street sweeps that have drawn widespread outrage.