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• Putin hosts Trump envoy for new Ukraine peace talks, frees US citizen held in Russia

  President Vladimir Putin hosted US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in a grand imperial palace on Wednesday to review new ideas on ending the war in Ukraine amid Washington's latest push to stop Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War Two.

• European government websites go dark as software flaw sparks security scramble

  Government websites in Europe and elsewhere went offline on Wednesday after the disclosure of critical vulnerabilities in a widely used programming language sent website operators around the world scrambling to protect their systems.

• Rubio says Witkoff-Zelenskyy meeting 'positive', ideas to be discussed with Russia

  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that US special envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was positive and that Witkoff would share the results with Russia.

• Nigeria confirms Ebola case in patient who arrived from Uganda

  Nigeria's government said on Tuesday there was a case of Ebola in the capital, Abuja, after laboratory tests confirmed the viral infection.

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UAE News

• UAE formally nominates Lana Nusseibeh for UN Secretary-General

  The UAE has formally nominated Minister of State Lana Zaki Nusseibeh as a candidate to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.

• Dubai revises speed limits on five major roads

  Motorists in Dubai will see revised speed limits on five key roads from November 1, with limits increasing on three streets and decreasing on two.

• UAE-led global operation thwarts over 123 million cyber-fraud attempts

  A UAE-led international operation targeting organised cyber crime has identified more than $39 billion in funds and digital currencies linked to fraudulent activities.

• UAE and Greece mark 50 years of friendship, strategic partnership

  Abu Dhabi Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s official visit to Greece will highlight efforts to strengthen bilateral ties as the UAE and Greece mark 50 years of diplomatic relations.

• H.H. Sheikh Maktoum, Singapore PM explore deeper economic ties

  His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, has met with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

• UAE President, Singaporean PM discuss boosting ties

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed ways to strengthen ties with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, with partnerships in higher education and health sectors inked on Wednesday.

• H.H. Sheikh Hamdan invites 500 professionals to take part in Dubai Future Week

  His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has directed the invitation of 500 professionals from five future-driven sectors to take part in Dubai Future Week this November.

• Over 1,500 vehicles impounded as Dubai Police step up crackdown on noisy cars

  Dubai Police have impounded 1,630 vehicles and issued 7,735 fines during the first nine months of 2026 as part of a crackdown on excessive vehicle noise and illegal modifications.

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Business News

• Ambani's Jio IPO fully subscribed within hours in record Indian sale

  Jio Platforms' $3.2 billion IPO was fully subscribed in less than two hours of public bidding on Wednesday, as investors flocked to India's largest share sale and the first from billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance in two decades.

• New agreement to support Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls project

  Dubai Municipality will assume responsibility for the management, operation and development of facilities at the Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls project under a new agreement with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).

• Dubai showcases sustainability and innovation at WETEX 2026

  Dubai is hosting 3,000 exhibitors from 60 countries for the 28th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX).

• UAE and France sign energy and AI deals at Abu Dhabi business dialogue

  Emirati and French companies have signed a series of agreements covering energy, artificial intelligence and advanced technology at the UAE-France Business Dialogue in Abu Dhabi.

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Sport

• Paz dazzles as Como thrash Manchester United

  Como's Nico Paz tormented Manchester United with two goals and an assist as the Italian side swept to a 4-1 Champions League victory on Wednesday, while Galatasaray won a six-goal thriller at Lille.

• Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open set for milestone fifth edition

  The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open will celebrate its fifth edition when the WTA 500 tournament returns to the UAE capital from January 30 to February 6, 2027.

• Defending champion Julie Derron to head women's field at Dubai T100

  Switzerland’s Julie Derron will defend her Dubai T100 title next month as leader of the T100 Race to Qatar, heading a 20-strong professional field at Al Mamzar on November 14.

• South Africa eye remarkable turnaround in test series

  South Africa need six more wickets to complete a remarkable turnaround and win the second test against Australia, who were forced to follow on after being dismissed for 99 in their first innings on the fourth day at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Wednesday.

• PSG sink Barcelona in six-goal thriller, Liverpool and Man City win

  Paris St Germain have underlined their status as European champions by beating Barcelona 4-2 in a blockbuster Champions League clash on Tuesday, while Liverpool and Manchester City also claimed victories.

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Entertainment

• Jennifer Lopez to headline Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts

  Global superstar Jennifer Lopez will headline the Friday After-Race Concert at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 4, alongside singer-songwriter Alex Warren, for an unforgettable double-billed evening.

• Shuttle service to connect Etihad Rail passengers with Yas Island

  Passengers arriving at Etihad Rail’s Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed City Station will be able to connect to Yas Island through the free Yas Express shuttle network.

• Woven costume in offbeat 'Wicker' movie is a 'masterpiece,' says Skarsgård

  Actors Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård have both played eccentric characters before but say their new film, in which Skarsgård transforms into an Adonis woven from wicker, is "in quirkiness levels, quite high".

• Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile with family

  Prince Harry has said he hoped to reconcile with King Charles and the rest of his family with whom he fell out when he moved to the United States six years ago.

• Einaudi joins UAE National Orchestra for special night in Abu Dhabi

  Following overwhelming demand from fans, acclaimed Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi returns to Abu Dhabi to take the stage at Etihad Arena on Sunday, January 24, 2027, in a momentous collaboration with the UAE National Orchestra.

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