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Rahm pips Hatton & McIlroy to Abu Dhabi title
Jon Rahm fires a final-round 67 to clinch a two-shot victory ahead of Tyrrell Hatton at the Abu Dhabi Championship.

Rahm edges ahead of Hatton & McIlroy in Abu Dhabi
Jon Rahm leads Tyrrell Hatton and Francesca Laporta by one shot, and Rory McIlroy by two, after the third round of the Abu Dhabi Championship.

Russian strikes wound nine and damage Ukraine's power network ahead of talks
The attacks come before Ukrainian and Russian delegations are due to take part in trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi next week.

Putin wants peace talks. He doesn’t want peace.
The Russian president is using negotiations, including the upcoming US-Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi, to buy time and extract concessions.
McIlroy fires 63 to move into Abu Dhabi contention
Rory McIlroy recovers from the setback of being penalised two shots in his opening round at the Abu Dhabi Championship by firing 11 birdies in a nine-under-par 63 in round two on Friday.

Russia and Ukraine Trade Airstrikes as Reconstruction and Security Talks Resume in Brussels
The Brussels meetings are taking place days before negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the United States are due to meet in Abu Dhabi.

McIlroy handed two-shot penalty for improving lie
Rory McIlroy is hit with a two-shot penalty for improving his lie during the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Championship, where Jon Rahm makes a strong start.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks will open path to Putin meeting
Ukrainian president meets German chancellor in Berlin, who says Russia is yet to engage seriously in peace efforts.
Steve Witkoff Says U.S. Will Mediate Russia-Ukraine Talks Next Week
Steve Witkoff announced "working-level" talks between Russia and Ukraine scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi.
US Envoy Steve Witkoff Announces Russia-Ukraine Negotiations As 'Next Steps Toward Peace'
The peace talks mediated by the U.S. will be held Nov. 10-11 in Abu Dhabi, with input from NATO and other traditional allies.

Russia confirms new Ukraine peace talks as Melania Trump prepares to host ceasefire meeting
Russia confirmed Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week and signaled a possible Trump-Putin-Xi summit, raising questions over Kyiv's role in negotiations.
Dispatch from Abu Dhabi: America votes—and the world holds its breath
The world is showing more interest than ever in the US midterm elections, and with good reason given how the results could affect Trump's foreign policy.
U.S., Russia and Ukraine to resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week, Witkoff says
The U.S., Russia and Ukraine will hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11 in an effort to reach a breakthrough on a deal to end the war. Why it matters: U.S.

OpenAI deepens Abu Dhabi foothold as Sam Altman inks deals spanning energy, government and investment
OpenAI signed four Abu Dhabi agreements spanning energy, government and investment as Sam Altman met the emirate’s crown prince.
Apollo launches $11 billion private credit platform, backed by Abu Dhabi
Apollo has launched a 10 billion euro European private credit platform backed by major global investors.
UAE sentences eight people to life over arms supplies to Sudan’s army
Defendants handed life sentences amid tensions between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi over Sudan's war and the RSF.
Is the UAE the Missing Link in the Fight Against the Houthis?
Riyadh and Abu Dhabi reconciling could be a gamechanger, a leading Yemen expert says.

Norway and Finland hold rare phone call with Putin: What that means
The two Nordic leaders are attempting to influence US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi to end the war in Ukraine.
Apollo to buy nearly 10% stake in Abu Dhabi-backed alternative asset manager Mubadala Capital
The deal further advances Apollo Global's ambitions in Abu Dhabi, often called the "capital of capital."
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