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Mena Tour bolsters team with key appointments
The Mena Golf Tour has announced two significant appointments as the Tour continues to strengthen its position as the premier development pathway for professional golfers in the region.
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January 07, 2026
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Djokovic urged to play as long as possible after Adelaide pullout
Nick Kyrgios urged Novak Djokovic to stay in tennis “as long as possible” after the Serbian great Tuesday pulled out of his only lead-up tournament to the Australian Open, saying he was “not quite physically ready”.
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January 07, 2026
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Deportation of Indian married to Pakistani man halted
The deportation of a newly converted Indian woman, Noor Hussain, could not be carried out for the time being, despite earlier plans to send her back to India via the Wagah border.
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January 07, 2026
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At least 25 killed in Iran protests: Rights groups
At least 25 people have been killed in Iran during the first nine days of protests that started in the bazaar of Tehran over the plunging value of the currency and soaring inflation, according to rights groups.
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January 07, 2026
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Repeating Super Cup success will give Barca energy: Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said retaining the Spanish Super Cup this week would be a boost for his team's other ambitions this season.
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January 07, 2026
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Egypt to export natural gas, petroleum products to Syria
Egypt will export natural gas and petroleum products to Syria under two memoranda of understanding (MoU) signed by the countries' petroleum ministries, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said.
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January 07, 2026
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Mohammed attends endurance festival opener in Seih Al Salam
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed the 120km Sheikh Mohammed Endurance Ride for Ladies, which was held on Tuesday at Dubai International Endurance City in Seih Al Salam
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January 07, 2026
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Ukraine's allies meet to discuss potential peace deal
Ukraine's allies met on Tuesday in Paris for key talks that could help determine the country’s security after any potential peace deal is reached with Russia.
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January 07, 2026
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Head and Smith smack brilliant centuries to put Australia in driver's seat on third day of 5th Ashes Test
Travis Head's third century of the series and Steve Smith's first guided Australia to a 134-run first-innings lead over England by stumps on the third day of the fifth and final Ashes test.
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January 07, 2026
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Chelsea seek stability with Rosenior as owners lay out long-term blueprint
Chelsea have tried almost everything since BlueCo swept in with promises of modernisation in 2022, with heavy spending, long contracts and youth-heavy squads, but what has remained elusive is the one thing the club once took for granted - stability.
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January 07, 2026
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Flash floods kill at least 16 people in Indonesia
Flash floods triggered by torrential rain killed at least 16 people in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province, officials said on Tuesday.
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January 07, 2026
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Dhs1,000 fine for ignoring school bus stop sign
The Abu Dhabi Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate is urging drivers to come to a complete stop when school buses display their stop signs.
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January 07, 2026
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Al Dhafra gets Environmental Police Patrol
The Abu Dhabi Police have launched an Environmental Police Patrol in the Al Dhafra region, overseen by the Environmental Police Department within the Special Patrols Directorate of the Criminal Security Sector.
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January 07, 2026
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Deal to advance digital payment initiatives, support cashless strategy
Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Free Zones (DFZ) Council, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Dubai Free Zones Council to advance digital payment initiatives and support Dubai's Cashless Strategy.
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January 07, 2026
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Shruti Haasan says she is proud to have 'most adorable daddy' Kamal Haasan
Actress Shruti Haasan kicked off 2026 with some love from her father and legendary actor Kamal Haasan.
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January 07, 2026
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Somalia slams Israeli foreign minister's visit to Somaliland
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar visited Somaliland on Tuesday on a trip that was denounced by Somalia, IO days after Israel formally recognised the self-declared republic as an independent and sovereign state.
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January 07, 2026
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City life at Night School: Fresh focus in Jameel Arts Centre's current plan
The fifth edition of Jameel Arts Centre's 2026 Night School programme (Jan. 8 — Feb. 12) starts with Pardon Our Progress, where architect and writer Todd Reisz shapes discussions around urbanism, history and their intersections in the port city of Dubai, with audience participation.
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January 07, 2026
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Anti-Modi and Shah slogans at JNU spark calls for action
As slogans were raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus by Left-wing student groups, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday criticised the incident, stating that turning modern educational campuses into centres of unrest and disorder serves no one's interest.
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January 07, 2026
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Top court calls anti-pollution efforts in Delhi 'unserious'
The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), terming its approach to the worsening air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR as “unserious.”
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January 07, 2026
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Sheikha Bodour inaugurates Sharjah Literature Festival
Under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and Honorary President of the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA), on Monday inaugurated the second edition of the Sharjah Literature Festival.
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January 07, 2026
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Face-reading software helps people communicate and move
Observing a young man in a wheelchair with motor impairment struggle to communicate with his parents profoundly affected Chetan Jaiswal.
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January 07, 2026
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Families dismayed by fire safety check lapses
Families of the victims of a deadly Swiss bar fire were shocked to learn that no fire safety inspections had been conducted at the premises for five years, one of their lawyers said on Tuesday.
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January 07, 2026
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Perez rues being team-mate of Verstappen at Red Bull in F1
Sergio “Checo” Pérez says being a teammate of Max Verstappen was “the worst job there is in Formula 1.”
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January 07, 2026
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Gold hits one-week high amid rate-cut expectations
Gold prices rose on Tuesday to their highest level in a week, following remarks by officials at the US Federal Reserve that strengthened expectations of an interest rate cut.
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January 07, 2026
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Britain’s new car sales exceed 2 million amid EV growth in ’25
New car sales in Britain exceeded two million units in 2025 for the first time since the pandemic, driven largely by rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs).
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January 07, 2026
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Beit Al Khair campaign to support thousands
Beit Al Khair Society has launched the third edition of its Ramadan campaign, “Recognized Right” to benefit more than 65,000 registered beneficiaries besides a number of charitable projects across the UAE.
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January 07, 2026
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Even after Venezuela, West must speak softly to Trump
If anything, America’s reckless and unlawful attack on Venezuela has grown even less defensible since the first bombs landed in Caracas and US special forces captured Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
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January 07, 2026
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Silver Cup to start UAE's high-goal polo season
The Silver Cup returns for its l6th edition, officially launching the UAE's high-goal polo season on January 10, 2026.
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January 07, 2026
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Dubai firm launches UK industrial portfolio
Arzan Wealth (DIFC) Limited (“Arzan Wealth”), a Dubai-based advisory firm regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, has announced the launch of its UK industrial portfolio, marking a strategic expansion of its advisory activities into the British industrial real estate market.
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January 07, 2026
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1 cyberattack occurs every 39 seconds: UAE
The UAE government's Cyber Security Council reported that cyber threats are increasing significantly worldwide, driven by automation and artificial intelligence, stressing the importance of keeping abreast of the latest information and enhancing cyber awareness to reduce risks and protect digital life.
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