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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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January 12, 2026
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Vietnam tourism accelerates green transition
Vietnam's tourism sector is accelerating its transition towards green development, focusing on service quality, workforce training and market promotion to sustain growth in 2026 amid rising global competition and demand for sustainable travel, according to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).
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January 12, 2026
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Storytelling highlighted at Instagram sessions
Meta hosted a lineup of sessions and workshops targeting established and aspiring content creators attending 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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Japanese PM may call early poll, claims coalition partner
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may call an early general election, the head of her party's coalition partner said on Sunday, after media reported she was considering a February vote.
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January 12, 2026
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Dubai Chambers, Louise Marcos discuss ties
Dubai Chambers on Sunday welcomed Louise Araneta-Marcos, First Lady of the Republic of the Philippines, at its headquarters to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties and deepen mutual cooperation.
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January 12, 2026
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Almost all in MaryJanice family is a novelist
Death is hot right now, so Hastings, Minnesota, writer MaryJanice Davidson is very on trend.
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January 12, 2026
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Roundtable discussions enrich 1 Billion Followers Summit
The fourth edition of the I Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest summit dedicated to the content creation economy, featured six roundtable discussions.
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January 12, 2026
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Groom, bride among 8 dead in Islamabad cylinder blast
At least eight people, including the bride and groom, were killed and 12 others were injured in a cylinder explosion at a wedding house in Sector G-7/2 of Islamabad on Sunday.
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January 12, 2026
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476 entries submitted for UAE’s agricultural award
The Higher Committee of the Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award has announced the registration of 476 entries across the main categories of the Award's fourth cycle, following the closure of submissions in mid December.
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January 12, 2026
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UAE world’s leading hub for content creators: Gergawi
The fourth edition of the I Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest event dedicated to shaping the content creation economy, has concluded in Dubai after three days of high-level discussions, drawing record participation and global digital engagement.
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January 12, 2026
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Resilient Roma beat Sassuolo to close in on Italian leaders Inter
Roma moved three points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan on Saturday after a hard-fought 2-0 win over Sassuolo in Rome.
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January 12, 2026
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Justice department suing for voter data is dangerous
Uncle Sam wants you.
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January 12, 2026
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Rethink the role of money, says Squibb at Dubai summit
Social entrepreneur and content creator Simon Squibb delivered an emotional and thought-provoking keynote at the I Billion Followers Summit, urging audiences to rethink the role of money, purpose and community in a rapidly changing world.
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January 12, 2026
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UAE leaders congratulate Sultan of Oman
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik of Oman on the anniversary of his accession to power.
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January 12, 2026
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UAE National MMA C’ship 6 concludes in Al Ain
The UAE National MMA Championship 6 concluded on Sunday after two days of strong competition at UAE University in Al Ain, organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation.
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January 12, 2026
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When will Venezuela wonders open?
First stop, Venezuela: that was the traditional route for British travellers to Latin America in the early 1990s.
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January 12, 2026
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How did UK end up with someone so odd as PM?
Many of us will have done our best to erase the memory of her ill-fated 49 days in No 10.
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January 11, 2026
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SoftBank and OpenAI invest $1 billion in SB Energy
OpenAl and SoftBank Group will jointly invest $1 billion in SB Energy, a SoftBank-owned provider of data-center and power infrastructure, as part of their $500 billion Stargate initiative aimed at building out Al infrastructure.
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January 11, 2026
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Greenland's parties say they don't want to be under US
Greenland' political parties said they did not want to be under Washington as US President Donald Trump again suggested using force to seize the mineral-rich Danish autonomous territory, raising concern worldwide.
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January 11, 2026
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Chinese villagers struggle for heat as gas subsidies fade
Almost a decade after China began curbing coal burning to stop thick winter smog, villagers in northern Hebei province are struggling to afford their heating bills with most gas subsidies now phased out.
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January 11, 2026
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Festival hosts 'Rare Species Reserve'
The Sheikh Zayed Festival offers an entertainment experience with educational and awareness objectives aimed at preserving the environment and endangered species, allowing visitors to observe rare animals and plants up close in an effort to support awareness of sustainable environmental practices.
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January 11, 2026
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Diaz scores as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon, join Senegal in AFCON semis
Hosts Moroccokept their dream of winning the Africa Cup of Nations in front of their own fans alive with a 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the quarterfinals on Friday, while Senegal saw off neighbours Mali to reach the last four.
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