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Sharjah to host 2-day meet on education from Feb.14
Under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the fifth edition of the Sharjah International Summit on Improvement in Education will take place on February 14 and 15, 2026, under the theme “Collaborating for Impact.”
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January 12, 2026
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Monaco cling on with 10 men to avoid French Cup shock
Winless in Ligue I since November, Monaco hung on with IO men before beating third-tier Orleans 3-1 on Saturday in the round of 32 of the French Cup.
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January 12, 2026
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Argentina has repaid US for currency swap deal
Argentina has repaid the United States for a currency swap framework it provided to the South American country last year in aid to stabilize its economy, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Argentina's central bank said on Friday.
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January 12, 2026
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Earnings start, inflation data pose tests for resilient US stocks market
US stocks have kicked off 2026 on a strong note, but could face turbulence in the coming days with the start of corporate earnings season, fresh inflation data and rising geopolitical uncertainty.
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January 12, 2026
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China's yuan set to rise for 7th week, outlook choppy
China’s yuan advanced slightly against the dollar on Friday, on track for a seven-week rising streak - the longest since 2020 - as investors headed into the weekend on a cautious note and were reluctant to make any large bets.
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January 12, 2026
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Delayed Milan ice hockey arena earns IOC praise ahead of NHL return
A new ice hockey arena set to stage top matches at the Winter Olympics received a positive review after test games over the weekend and is due to host the return of North America's NHL stars to the Games after 12 years, the IOC and the International Ice Hockey Federation said on Sunday.
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January 12, 2026
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Rubu’ Qarn Centre unveils vision for theatre and arts
The Rubu’ Qarn Centre for Theatre and Performing Arts, an affiliate of the Rub’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, organised its annual “Open Day” event at the headquarters of Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, coinciding with Arab Theatre Day.
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January 12, 2026
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Emirati creativity showcased at Sharjah fest
Organised by the Emirates Publishers Association and the Sharjah Book Authority under the theme \"A Community Woven by Stories,\" the Sharjah Literature Festival stands as one of the region's most prominent cultural events.
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January 12, 2026
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Villarreal sink Alaves to stay in Spanish League title hunt
Villarreal eased to a 3-1 victory over Alaves on Saturday to move clear of Atletico Madrid in third in La Liga and stay in contention to win the Spanish title.
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January 12, 2026
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Coach O’Neil ends ‘crazy three days’ with Avranches win
Just three days after taking over as Strasbourg coach, Gary O'Neil started his reign with a 6-0 win at fourth-tier Avranches to reach the last 16 of the French Cup on Saturday.
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January 12, 2026
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Wembanyama powers Spurs to win over Celtics, Clippers down Pistons
Victor Wembanyama stepped it up in the second half on Saturday, drilling a go-ahead jump shot with 1:33 to play and adding the final dagger in the San Antonio Spurs' 100-95 NBA victory over the Boston Celtics.
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January 12, 2026
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Drop in unemployment rate may ease concerns for US central bank
A drop in the unemployment rate may ease concerns at the US central bank about labour market weakness, with traders betting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has delivered his last interest rate cut before his term ends in May and leaving any further policy easing in the hands of whomever President Donald Trump taps as Powell's successor.
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January 12, 2026
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Gaza's patients cling to MSF as Israel orders it out
At a hospital in Gaza, wards are filled with patients fearing they will be left without care if Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is forced out under an Israeli ban due to take effect in March.
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January 12, 2026
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Sterling set for weekly decline as traders await data
Sterling steadied against the dollar after falling to the lowest level this year and was set for weekly declines as traders awaited key data to gauge the state of the UK economy.
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January 12, 2026
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Frank claims to have Spurs backing after tourney exit
Thomas Frank insisted he retains the support of Tottenham's hierarchy after Saturday’s FA Cup exit against Aston Villa piled pressure on the beleaguered boss.
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January 12, 2026
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Dubai Crown Prince's Indicate dominates Al Wasl Club Cup at Jebel Ali Racecourse
Indicate, owned by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Moham-med Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, claimed the Al Wasl Club Cup at the sixth meeting of Jebel Ali Racecourse on Saturday.
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January 12, 2026
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Undav and Leweling on target as Stuttgart thump Leverkusen
Deniz Undav set up two goals for Germany teammate Jamie Leweling and grabbed one of his own as Stuttgart cruised to a 4-1 win at Bayer Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga on Saturday.
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January 12, 2026
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Sultan Bin Ahmed attends UoS women's graduation ceremonies
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, presided over the graduation of 664 female students with bachelor’s degrees from various colleges at the University of Sharjah (UoS), in two ceremonies.
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January 12, 2026
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Pope prays for dialogue, peace in Iran and Syria
Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for those killed in protests in Iran and in the conflict in Syria during his weekly Angelus prayer on Sunday, calling for dialogue and peace.
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January 12, 2026
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Actor, ‘Indian Idol' winner Tamang dies at 43
Indian actor-singer Prashant Tamang, who was recently seen in the role of an assassin in the 2nd season of the superhit streaming show ‘Paatal Lok,’ has reportedly passed away at the age of 43.
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January 12, 2026
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Kohli scores 93 as India edge New Zealand in ODI opener
Kohli led the chase as he went past Sri Lanka's Sangakkara (28,016 runs) to become the second leading run-scorer in international cricket, behind fellow Indian Tendulkar (34,357)
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January 12, 2026
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Ousted Congress leader facing rape charges held
Expelled Congress legislator Rahul Mamkootathil, 36, was taken into custody from his hotel room in Palakkad late on Saturday night in connection with a sexual assault case.
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January 12, 2026
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Spellbinding bookstores draw selfie snappers
TIANJIN: Towering accordion steps and a fantas- tical spiral staircase greet visitors to a massive bookstore in northern China's Tianjin, where its striking interior is a bigger draw for selfie snap- pers than scholars.
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January 12, 2026
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The year’s political fault lines are already forming
That escalated quickly.
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January 12, 2026
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UAE places climate action on top of its agenda, says minister
Dr Amna Bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), which was founded in Abu Dhabi in 2009, reflects the UAE's global standing in the renewable energy sector.
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January 12, 2026
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TikTok monetisation strategies discussed
TikTok hosted an impressive lineup of 15 expert-led conversations and workshops as part of the fourth edition of the I Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest event dedicated to shaping the content creator economy.
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January 12, 2026
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Thumbay Moideen honoured with New Year Award
Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder and President of Thumbay Group, Dubai, has been awarded the New Year Award 2026, jointly instituted by the Academy of General Education (AGE), Manipal, in collaboration with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), MEMG India Pvt. Ltd., Manipal Media Network Ltd., and the Dr. TMA Pai Foundation.
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January 12, 2026
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Khan must see that Reform is no longer a bad joke
Unveiled by Nigel Farage as the Reform candidate for London mayor, Laila Cunningham is... an interesting choice.
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January 12, 2026
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Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir dies at 78
Veteran rock musician Bob Weir, the Grateful Dead’s rhythm guitarist who helped guide the legendary psychedelic jam band through decades of change and success, has died at age 78, his family said in a statement on Saturday.
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January 12, 2026
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Dadna and Dibba in Fujairah experience rain: NCM
Light and heavy rain fell on Sunday in Dadna and Dibba area of in Fujairah, due to the effect of a weak surface low pressure system from the east and high pressure from the west, accompanied by a weak low pressure system in the upper atmosphere, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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