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Israel says will 'enforce' ban on 37 NGOs operating in Gaza
Israel said on Thursday that 37 international NGOs operating in Gaza had not complied with a deadline to meet “security and transparency standards,” in particular disclosing information on their Palestinian staff, and that it “will enforce” a ban on their activities.
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January 02, 2026
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Islamabad, Delhi exchange lists of nuclear installations, prisoners
Pakistan and India on Thursday exchanged lists of their nuclear installations and facilities, as well as details of prisoners held in each other's custody, in line with longstanding bilateral agreements.
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January 02, 2026
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US bonds shine in '25 but returns could lose altitude in new year
Investors are now weighing whether a less aggressive Fed and new fiscal policies could halt that momentum, posing a challenge for total returns
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January 02, 2026
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Over 2.8m used public transport on New Year's Eve
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) transported more than 2.8 million passengers during New Year's Eve 2026 celebrations, achieving ridership growth of over 13% compared to last year's over 2.5m riders.
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January 02, 2026
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Berkshire falls on Buffett's last day as CEO
Berkshire Hathaway shares closed slightly lower on Warren Buffett's final day as chief executive, with the legendary investor set to hand the reins to Greg Abel on Thursday.
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January 02, 2026
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Top-4 tension heats up as Al Wasl host Al Wahda in Pro League clash
Al Wasl and Al Wahda go head-to-head at Zabeel Stadium on Friday in one of the standout fixtures of Matchweek II of the ADNOC Pro League, with history and top-four ambitions setting the tone for a high-stakes encounter.
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January 02, 2026
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Wild London reveals hidden nature, stuns David Attenborough
Think of a David Attenborough documentary, and certain scenes will inevitably come to mind.
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January 02, 2026
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RAK New Year celebrations set new Guinness world record
With a spectacular 15-minute drones and fireworks display, Ras Al Khaimah has set a new Guinness World Records title for the “largest aerial display of a phoenix formed by multirotors/drones.”
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January 02, 2026
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'Several' killed in Iran protests over economic woes
Several people were killed during unrest in Iran on Thursday, an Iranian news agency and a rights group reported, as the biggest protests to hit the country for three years over soaring inflation sparked violence in several provinces.
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January 02, 2026
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Firms announce financial closing of Dhs3.6b
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), together with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), announced the financial closing of Dhs3.6 billion 1 GW Al Dhafra Power Plant, which will provide power to data centre projects and advance the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031.
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January 02, 2026
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Standard keeps getting better, says Doull on ILT20's growth
The DP World ILT20 continues to strengthen its standing as a competitive global T20 league while playing a key role in the development of UAE and regional cricketers, according to former New Zealand international and DP World ILT20 commentator Simon Doull.
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January 02, 2026
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Meta to buy Manus to boost advanced AI
Meta said it would acquire Chinese founded artificial intelligence startup Manus, as the technology giant accelerates efforts to integrate advanced AI across its platforms.
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January 02, 2026
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Has the West given up protecting its citizens?
Two centuries ago, gentlemen routinely carried swords or pistols to protect themselves, their families and their property.
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January 02, 2026
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China's BYD logs record EV sales in 2025
Chinese auto giant BYD sold 2.26 million electric vehicles last year, a company statement showed Thursday, setting a new record for any firm globally.
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January 02, 2026
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Chelsea part ways with manager Maresca amid poor run of form
Chelsea parted ways with Enzo Maresca on Thursday, a dramatic fall from grace for the Italian who was named manager of the month for November before the club won just one of their last seven league games to fall out of the Premier League title race.
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January 02, 2026
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Mamdani takes oath as first Muslim mayor of New York
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight on Thursday, taking the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan.
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January 02, 2026
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UAE issues law promulgating Civil Transactions Law
The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree Law promulgating the Civil Transactions Law, with the aim of establishing a comprehensive and integrated legal framework.
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January 02, 2026
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Modi extends New Year greetings to nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of the New Year, wishing for peace and prosperity in society.
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January 02, 2026
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Taiwan determined to defend its sovereignty, says president
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defence in the face of China’s increasing expansion, after Beijing fired rockets towards the island as part of military drills.
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January 02, 2026
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17 killed, 11 injured as floods hit Afghanistan
At least 17 people were killed and 11 others injured after heavy rainfall and snowfall triggered severe flash floods across multiple provinces in Afghanistan over the past three days, a spokesman for the National Disaster Management Authority said on Thursday.
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January 02, 2026
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Al spending, huge corporate profits, Fed rate cuts seen as key to 2026
The US stock market is closed the books on a third straight year of double-digit percentage gains.
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January 02, 2026
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Russia says Ukrainian drone strike killed 24 in Kherson
Russian officials on Thursday said a Ukrainian drone strike killed 24 people and wounded at least 50 more as they celebrated the New Year in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraine's Kherson region, as tensions between the two nations continue to spike despite diplomats hailing productive peace talks.
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January 02, 2026
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Rashid to lead Afghanistan in Twenty20 World Cup
Afghanistan have announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, to be held in India and Sri Lanka, from February 7 to March 8.
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January 01, 2026
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Style blogger's glamorous world collapses amid fraud charges
For a while, Chiara Ferragni had it all.
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January 01, 2026
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Precious metals cash in on record run as stocks bask in year-end glow
There was a last-minute selloff in precious metals markets on Wednesday as investors cashed in some of the year’s massive gains in gold, silver and platinum, while stocks quietly consolidated their best year since before the COVID pandemic.
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January 01, 2026
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Tribunal throws out PTI challenge to Sharif's victory in NA-130 Lahore
An election tribunal dismissed incarcerated Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Yasmin Rashid’s petition that challenged Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and three-time ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's victory from NA-130 constituency of Lahore in the 2024 general elections.
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January 01, 2026
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Silver futures drop 4.6% after record rally in 2025
Precious metals, especially silver, took a breather on the final trading day of the year on Wednesday, after a run-up to record high followed by aggressive profit-booking.
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January 01, 2026
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Is it ethical for Chicago to use private debt collectors?
Having watched Chicago's City Council rebel against his budget — to some extent, anyway — Mayor Brandon Johnson is now focused on the matter of how (and if) the city collects its past-due debts.
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January 01, 2026
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UAE panel reduces fuel prices for January
The UAE Fuel Price Committee approved the fuel prices for January 2026 as follows:
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January 01, 2026
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Blue-chip FTSE 100 stalls near record high
UK's FTSE 100 index paused near record levels in the final stretch of 2025 on Thursday, wrapping up its strongest annual gain in 16 years in a shortened trading session.
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