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Kerala among world's top 26 travel destinations for '26
Kerala's longstanding reputation as one of India’s most evocative destinations has received a fresh global endorsement, with the London-based travel publisher The Rough Guide ranking the state among the world’s top 26 places to visit in 2026.
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January 09, 2026
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AAA Marine teams up with Ferretti Group
AAA Marine, formed through a strategic merger between Al Otaiba Investment and RIC Holding, has been announced as the authorised dealer of Ferretti Group (Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, and Itama) in the UAE and Oman.
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January 09, 2026
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ICE fatal shooting of woman leaves Minneapolis on edge
Minneapolis was on edge on Thursday, a day after a US immigration agent fatally shot a 37-year-old mother of three in an incident that drew immediate condemnation from city and state officials who blamed President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement surge for sowing chaos in the city's streets.
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January 09, 2026
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Pakistan, Saudi in talks on JF-17 jets-for-loans deal, say sources
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in talks to convert about $2 billion of Saudi loans into a JF-17 fighter jet deal, two Pakistani sources said, deepening military cooperation months after the two nations signed a mutual defence pact last year.
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January 09, 2026
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American Malinin redefines limits ahead of Milano Cortina Olympics
American Ilia Malinin is barely 21, but he has redefined the boundaries of men's figure skating, and when he steps onto the ice at the Milano Cortina Olympics, he will not be measuring himself against the field - because he is in a class of his own.
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January 09, 2026
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Dubai firm Startrader inks partnership with NBA
Dubai-based global firm, Startrader, has sign a partnership agreement with National Basketball Association (NBA) in Dubai as and becomes the league’s official partner, which marks a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth and expansion.
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January 09, 2026
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‘Dire' financial crisis forces UNRWA to fire 571 Gazan staff
The UN's beleaguered agency for Palestinian refugees said that a “dire” financial crisis had this week forced it to fire hundreds of Gazan staff who had left the territory.
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January 09, 2026
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Words that should be 'out' in 2025
There's some good news and some bad news.
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January 09, 2026
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Sheikh Mohammed witnesses Gamilati Cup race, Al Bastaki wins
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed the “Gamilati Cup” endurance race competitions on the third day of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Endurance Festival in Dubai International Endurance City.
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January 09, 2026
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E-registration mandatory in National Service system
The National Service and Reserve Authority (NSRA) affirmed that electronic registration in the approved system for the National Service is mandatory for anyone who receives a text message from the National Service Programme, regardless of their personal status.
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January 09, 2026
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Ajman and Nepal discuss ways to strengthen economic cooperation
Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry has discussed strengthening economic cooperation and developing direct investments with Nepal.
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January 09, 2026
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Court obligates man to pay Dhs730,000 to another
The Dubai Civil Court obligated an East European man to pay $200,000 or approximately Dhs730,000 to another of the same nationality after borrowing the same amount and refusing to pay back although there was a condition that the full amount be paid back within an agreed period of time.
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January 09, 2026
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Court moved against land allotted to CPI-M's centre
A former Kerala University employee has petitioned the High Court against the assignment of public land to the AKG Centre for Research and Studies of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M).
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January 09, 2026
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Vinicius will bounce back from blank spell, says Bellingham
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham backed teammate Vinicius Junior on Wednesday to overcome his goal drought ahead of the Spanish Super Cup semifinal clash against Atletico Madrid.
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January 09, 2026
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Trump’s first-year economy and rising public anxiety
As we kick off a new year, it’s a good time to assess President Donald Trump’s performance on the economy.
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January 09, 2026
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Gaw Capital, GFH launch UAE logistics JV
DUBAI: Gaw Capital Partners, a multi-asset investment management firm, and GFH Partners, a leading Dubai-based real estate investment firm specialising in thematic property solutions, announce to establish a UAE-focused industrial and logistics platform (the \"Platform\") through a joint venture partnership.
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January 09, 2026
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Fighting continues for 3rd day as thousands more flee Kurdish areas
The Syrian army launched new strikes in parts of Aleppo on Thursday after ordering residents to evacuate, accusing the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of using Kurdish-majority areas to launch attacks as clashes entered a third day.
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January 09, 2026
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ADFD launches 'Abu Dhabi Global Water Platform' with value of $2b
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) announced the launch of the \"Abu Dhabi Global Water Platform\", a strategic initiative designed to accelerate impactful development projects, unlock new investment opportunities, and support innovative solutions that advance the global water sector.
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January 09, 2026
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Russian strikes plunge Ukraine's 2 regions into blackout
Ukrainian officials were racing to restore power on Thursday after Russian drone attacks plunged two southeastern regions into near-total blackout overnight, strikes that President Volodymyr Zelensky said were aimed at \"breaking\" his country.
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January 09, 2026
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SPL concludes year-long centennial celebrations
After a year of activities marking its centennial, Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) concluded its 100th-anniversary celebrations with a theatrical performance in the Heart of Sharjah and a series of creative workshops at Kshisha Park in Al Rahmaniyah.
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January 09, 2026
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Expired medicines unsafe for consumption: DoH
The Department of Health (DoH) in Abu Dhabi affirmed that storing unused or expired medications at home is dangerous, as they may lose their effectiveness and not be safe for use, especially since their keeping at home may increase the likelihood of misuse or accidental poisoning if consumed by children or adults.
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January 09, 2026
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Sultan Bin Ahmed attends graduation of UoS students
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UoS), attended the graduation ceremony of postgraduate students from the Fall 2025 cohort, held at University City Hall.
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January 09, 2026
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Former England great Keegan diagnosed with cancer
Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer, according to a statement from his family released on Wednesday.
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January 09, 2026
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Soprano Lisette Oropesa shines in Met Opera's 'I Puritani'
Lisette Oropesa impresses Peter Gelb as more than a singer.
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January 09, 2026
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Journalist held under PECA act
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested Karachi-based journalist Aslam Shah and registered a case against him on charges of defamation and harassment under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) Act 2025.
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January 09, 2026
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Dubai International Airport busiest in the region: OAG
According to data from the international aviation data platform OAG, Dubai International Airport topped the list of the busiest airports in the region in terms of total international and domestic flights.
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January 09, 2026
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Suspicious messages 'may be a trap'
The State Security apparatus warned against suspicious messages, explaining that they could be a trap, and stated through its platforms.
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January 09, 2026
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Al Jazira return to winning ways with Ajman romp
Al Jazira returned to winning ways with an impressive 3-0 victory over Ajman at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, in Matchweek 12 of the Pro League.
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January 09, 2026
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EIH, GB Media partner to launch investment fund
Ethmar International Holding (EIH), a leading Abu Dhabi investment holding company, and Guggenheim Brothers Media (GB Media), a private investment firm focused on early to growth-stage media and entertainment companies, have partnered to launch a multi-million-dollar investment fund based in Abu Dhabi with a global focus on media, entertainment, and the digital creative economy.
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January 09, 2026
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Smart cameras to monitor cleanliness in Dubai
Dubai Municipality has begun implementing a pilot phase of a smart camera system as part of the “Smart Waste Management” framework to improve public cleanliness monitoring and speed up responses to violations.
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