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Chelsea handed London rivals Arsenal a welcome boost in the Premier League title race as Enzo Fernandez struck a stoppage-time equaliser that prevented Manchester City closing the gap at the top to four points on Sunday.

The Desert Vipers secured their maiden DP World ILT20 trophy after beating MI Emirates by 46 runs in front of a packed Dubai International Stadium on Sunday night.

Cameroon scored a goal in either half to see off South Africa 2-1 in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Sunday and set up a quarter-final clash with hosts Morocco.

Bangladesh will not play their Twenty20 World Cup matches in India after Mustafizur Rahman was released by his Indian Premier League team amid growing tensions between the countries, Bangladesh's cricket board (BCB) said on Sunday.

England enjoyed one of their better days of the Ashes series on Sunday when a 154-run stand between Joe Root and Harry Brook drove them to 211 for three before the opening day of the fifth Test was brought to a premature end at Sydney Cricket Ground.

OPEC+ kept oil output unchanged on Sunday, after oil prices fell more than 18 per cent in 2025, their steepest yearly drop since 2020, amid growing oversupply concerns.

Tesla ceded its crown as the world's top electric vehicle maker to China's BYD after annual sales fell for a second year, with intensifying competition, the expiration of US tax credits and damage to the automaker's brand hurting demand.

Dubai Duty Free has recorded the strongest year in its history, with annual sales reaching AED8.68 billion ($2.38 billion) in 2025, driven by record-breaking monthly performances and strong demand from international travellers.

The UAE has introduced two new federal decree laws aimed at modernising how its financial markets are regulated and supervised.

Walt Disney has agreed to pay a $10 million civil penalty as part of a settlement to resolve allegations it violated child privacy laws in some videos uploaded to YouTube, the US Department of Justice said on Tuesday.

The UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has met his Zambian counterpart to discuss ways to strengthen relations between the two countries.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages congratulating His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on his 20 years of leadership.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced 60 per cent completion of work on Oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street development project under the broader Sheikh Rashid Corridor Development Project.

Dubai Police have warned the public to remain extra vigilant when dealing with employment contracts and work visas.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, hosted a large meeting of prominent business leaders and senior officials from government and semi-government entities at Zabeel Palace.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited prominent Emirati, Sheikh Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, at his home in Abu Dhabi.

The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday it is following with concern the developments that have taken place in Yemen over the past few hours and expresses its regret over the ongoing escalation.

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with Afghanistan over the victims of floods that occurred in Herat province, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened military action against Colombia's government, telling reporters that such an operation "sounds good to me".

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was in a New York detention centre on Sunday after President Donald Trump ordered an audacious US raid to capture the South American leader and take control of the country and its vast oil reserves.

Teenagers as young as 14 and 15 were among those who died in the New Year's Eve bar fire that killed 40 people in Switzerland, police said on Sunday, as the Pope offered his sympathies to the victims and their families.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung began a state visit to China on Sunday, hoping to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula hours after rival North Korea launched ballistic missiles.

At least 25 people have died and 14 others remain missing after a boat carrying dozens of passengers capsized in Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria, officials said on Sunday.

The Italian airport of Bergamo Orio-al-Serio, a Ryanair hub for flights to Milan, halted flights on Saturday evening due to technical issues with the landing guidance system and poor visibility, leaving thousands stranded overnight.

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, has called on all parties to exercise restraint and avoid escalation in Venezuela.

The US has struck Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro, who has been taken out of the country, President Donald Trump said on Saturday.