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Tsitsipas seriously contemplated quitting tennis during injury-hit bygone year
Stefanos Tsitsipas said on Thursday he seriously considered retiring from tennis in the depths of a struggle with serious back pain during much of the 2025 season.
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January 02, 2026
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Ivory Coast top group ahead of Cameroon, Algeria win again
Reigning champions Ivory Coast pipped Cameroon to top spot in their group after Algeria maintained their perfect record as the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations concluded on Wednesday.
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January 02, 2026
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Aussies name unchanged squad for Sydney Test despite loss
Australia have named an unchanged squad from the Boxing Day Test for the upcoming final Test of the Ashes series, though conditions at the SCG could still prompt changes to the final XI.
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January 02, 2026
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Abu Dhabi Police honour man for honesty
The Abu Dhabi Police honoured an Asian man in recognition of his honesty, integrity, and collaboration with the police.
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January 02, 2026
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Afghan border closure brings down terrorist attacks in Pak
PICSS report says the most significant surge in violence was recorded in KP and Balochistan; Punjab, Sindh experienced comparatively lower levels of terror incidents
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January 02, 2026
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UK to analyse black box from crash that killed Libyan general
Libya said on Thursday that Britain had agreed to analyse the black box from a plane crash in Turkey on Dec.23 that killed a Libyan military delegation, including the head of its army.
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January 02, 2026
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Champagnie and Wemby lead Spurs comeback in Knicks thriller
Julian Champagnie rattled in 11 three-pointers and Victor Wembanyama scored 31 points as the San Antonio Spurs came from behind to defeat the New York Knicks 134-132 in a New Year's Eve thriller on Wednesday.
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January 02, 2026
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Hospitals across the UAE welcome New Year babies
Aster Hospital Al Mankhool joyfully welcomed its first newborn of the New Year 2026, a healthy baby boy, born on January 1, 2026, at 7:42 am through a normal delivery.
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January 02, 2026
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Dark Saffron, Audience launch New Year at Meydan
An exciting eight-race card brings in the New Year at Meydan Racecourse on Friday when G1 winners Audience and Dark Saffron are among those in action.
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January 02, 2026
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UAE sovereign wealth funds rank fourth in world
Anew report from the global sovereign wealth fund data platform reveals that Emirati sovereign wealth funds rank fourth in the world in terms of assets under management, behind only the United States, China and Japan.
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January 02, 2026
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Russia’s pipeline gas exports to Europe fall by 44 per cent
Russia's pipeline gas exports to Europe sank by 44% in 2025 to their lowest since the mid-1970s, following the closure of the Ukrainian route and as the European Union phases out fossil fuel imports from Russia, Reuters calculations showed on Tuesday.
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January 02, 2026
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Leaders review strategic goals
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai holds a meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court at Al Marmoom Rest House in Dubai on Thursday.
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January 02, 2026
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General Assembly approves $3.45b budget
The General Assembly has approved a $3.45 billion regular budget for the United Nations for 2026, following weeks of intensive negotiations and one of the Organisation's most important reform initiatives, UN 80.
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January 02, 2026
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Year of Community reinforces unity, growth
The UAE Year of Community 2025 has come to a close, successfully concluding its mission of inspiring everyone who calls the UAE home to contribute to building a community rooted in connection, participation, and progress.
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January 02, 2026
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President announces launch of citizen-led govt authority
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the launch of the Community-Managed Virtual Authority, a new initiative inspired by the vision of the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed, to enhance the role of skilled individuals in shaping the nation’s future.
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January 02, 2026
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Bulgaria becomes 21st country to join euro, deepening EU ties despite fears
On New Year’s Day, Bulgaria becomes the 21st country to join the euro currency union, furthering its integration into the European Union.
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January 02, 2026
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Gold stored in sacred part of temple looted: SIT
The extent of gold theft in Sabarimala has reached alarming levels, as highlighted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) 's crucial findings, which indicate that it was a significant and organised robbery.
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January 02, 2026
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Gasperini awaits emotional return to Atalanta with high-flying Roma
Gian Piero Gasperini is preparing for a big return to Atalanta on Saturday as his Roma team travel to Bergamo trying to stay in touch with Serie A's title chasers.
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January 02, 2026
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Trump taking more aspirin than doctors recommend
US President Donald Trump said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that he is taking a larger daily dose of aspirin than his doctors recommend.
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January 02, 2026
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The complex role Republicans played in the 2020 campaign
The House Judiciary has released a transcript and video of former special counsel Jack Smith’s testimony about his unprecedented criminal investigation against Donald Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results.
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January 02, 2026
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China's yuan strengthens past key level of seven to the dollar
China’s onshore yuan broke through the key psychological level of seven to the dollar on Tuesday for the first time in 2-1/2 years, defying weaker central bank guidance, as exporters rushed to sell US dollars before the year ends.
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January 02, 2026
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Dubai Customs wins praise for tech
The Dubai Customs' Cross-Border E-Commerce Platform has received widespread praise from the World Customs Organisation (WCO), which published a special report on the project in French, English and Spanish, describing it as a global model for digital customs transformation.
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January 02, 2026
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Beckham shares family highlights, Brooklyn notably absent
David Beckham celebrated the end of 2025 with an Instagram post featuring his wife, Victoria Beckham, and all of their kids, except for their eldest son, Brooklyn.
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January 02, 2026
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You'll never procrastinate again
Since it’s the New Year, I wonder how many people still try to make New Year's resolutions.
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January 02, 2026
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Bitcoin set for first yearly loss since 2022
Bitcoin is on track to post its first annual loss since 2022, as macroeconomic pressures and fading momentum weighed on the world’s largest cryptocurrency.
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January 02, 2026
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Osaka drawing inspiration from family at United Cup, Sabalenka wants ‘Battle of the Sexes’ rematch, revenge
An excited Naomi Osaka will lean on family ties as she leads Japan in Friday's opening day at the United Cup in Australia, kicking off her season with a testing clash against former world number three Maria Sakkari.
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January 02, 2026
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Legendary LA music venue is closing after 25 years
When musician Cary Brothers found out that the Hotel Cafe was shutting down, he felt like he'd been told his parents were selling his childhood home.
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January 02, 2026
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Cummins and Hazlewood named in Oz's spin-heavy T20 WC squad
Pace duo Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood and middle-order batter Tim David have been named in Australia's provisional 15-player squad for the T20 World Cup despite injury concerns.
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January 02, 2026
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Soya firms to abandon Amazon protection agreement in Brazil
Some of the world’s largest soyabean traders are preparing to break their agreement to curb deforestation of the Amazon rainforest to preserve tax benefits in Brazil’s top farm state, two people with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
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January 02, 2026
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K-pop stars BTS to release album ahead of world tour
K-pop megastars BTS will release a new album in March ahead of a world tour, the group announced on Thursday.
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