Sports from Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
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Bangladesh sweep series against Pakistan despite Rizwan defiance
Bangladesh completed a 2-0 series sweep against Pakistan with a 78-run victory in the second test in Sylhet despite Mohammad Rizwan's defiant 94 in a failed chase on Wednesday.
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DR Congo prepares for World Cup despite Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo still expects to compete in North America this summer, despite attempting to navigate a national Ebola outbreak in its preparations for the World Cup.
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LIV Golf focused on long-term funding amid reports of potential bankruptcy
LIV Golf insists it remains focused on securing long-term investment in response to a report that said the rebel circuit has begun laying the groundwork for a potential US bankruptcy filing as a last resort.
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UAE expands support for Gaza healthcare systemThe UAE has delivered a new humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza carrying 40 tonnes of medical supplies and four ambulances to support the territory’s strained healthcare system.
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H.H. Sheikh Khaled approves AED1.54 billion in housing benefitsHis Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has approved a housing benefits package worth AED1.54 billion for 1,074 citizens in the capital, ahead of Eid Al Adha.
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Dubai Police crack down on beggars and illegal butchersDubai Police are urging the public not to deal with beggars or unlicensed itinerant butchers, especially during holidays and festive periods.
