Overview
- Verification teams from Deutsche Welle, AFP and Eurasia concluded that widely shared videos and purported satellite images from Al-Fasher, including scenes of an assault and large blood pools, were fabricated or AI-generated.
- Analysts and a former Sudanese ambassador allege enduring Muslim Brotherhood influence over elements of Sudan’s military, arguing it has impeded ceasefire efforts and prolonged the conflict.
- The UAE national team ended its Dubai camp and opened training in Abu Dhabi with a confirmed 26-player list, featuring first-time call-up Mohamed Rabie, ahead of the Iraq play-off first leg at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, with the return set for November 18 in Basra.
- Abu Dhabi hosted Al Ahly’s 2-0 win over Zamalek in the Egyptian Super Cup final, giving Al Ahly a record-extending 16th title in the competition.
- England’s Aaron Rai won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at 26-under after a playoff, as Al Wasl named Massoud Miral interim coach following Leonardo Jardim’s refusal to leave Cruzeiro.