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Danish crown hits 6-year record low
The Danish crown fell to its weakest in nearly six years against the euro, with traders bracing for the country's central bank to stage a rare direct market intervention to maintain its peg to the common currency.
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January 12, 2026
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Kiplimo lands third straight world cross country title
Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo, the reigning Chicago Marathon champion, won his third consecutive men’s crown on Saturday at the World Cross Country Championships.
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January 12, 2026
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Modi hails India's progress at Vibrant Gujarat summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the second edition of Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for Kutch and Saurashtra at Marwadi University in Rajkot.
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January 12, 2026
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'Rioters' must not disrupt society, ready to resolve issues: President
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday said “rioters” should not be allowed to disrupt society, in his first remarks after three nights of intensified protests against the country's authorities.
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January 12, 2026
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Council raises awareness of AI-driven fraud risks
As part of the weekly awareness campaign under the “Cyber Pulse” initiative launched by the UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC), the Council emphasised in its latest outreach message the importance of raising awareness about Al-enabled fraud techniques, particularly as artificial intelligence and its various applications have fundamentally reshaped fraudulent practices.
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January 12, 2026
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Mexico flagging new taxes, tariffs signals support for rate cut pause
Mexico's central bank policymakers signaled greater caution on the pace of its interest rate cuts in 2026, citing trade uncertainty and new tariffs, minutes of the bank’s December monetary policy meeting showed on Thursday.
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January 12, 2026
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Achakzai says 'for every 100 people, there is a leader' in PTI
The head of the Tehrik-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ain-e-Pakistan (TTAP), Mahmood Achakzai, has said that its major component Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) lacks discipline and that “for every 100 people, there is a leader.”
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January 12, 2026
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North Korea urges Seoul to investigate drone incidents
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, urged South Korea to investigate recent drone incidents for detailed explanations, in a statement carried by state media KCNA on Sunday.
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January 12, 2026
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Carney plans to talk trade, relations during China visit
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday will begin a state visit to China, the first in eight years for a Canadian leader, with aims to talk trade and rebuild ties after years of diplomatic tensions.
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January 12, 2026
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Clooney opens up about marriage, fame and his biggest risks
George Clooney and I are talking in a hotel room in Beverly Hills, the same hotel where we met 27 years ago when he was promoting \"Out of Sight\" and he told me that leading men had about a decade to make their mark and it was all downhill from there.
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January 12, 2026
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Hopes wane for survivors in Philippine tragedy
Hopes of finding survivors days after the collapse of a massive mountain of trash in the central Philippines were fading, officials said on Sunday, as rescue workers dug through tonnes of rubble.
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January 12, 2026
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RTA opens phase I of Hessa Street Development Project
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Sunday opened phase I of Hessa Street Development Project, extending from Al Khail Road to Sheikh Zayed Road over a length of 4.5 km.
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January 12, 2026
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Winter vacations extended amid chilly weather
In view of the ongoing severe cold weather, the Punjab government has decided to extend winter vacations in educational institutions by one week to safeguard students’ health.
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January 12, 2026
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Newly named Rosenior salutes outstanding start to Chelsea reign
Liam Rosenior hailed “outstanding” Chelsea's “strong start” to his reign as the new Blues boss savoured a 5-I rout of Charlton in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.
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January 12, 2026
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Abu Dhabi Chamber underscores 'Sustainability Label' at ADSW 2026
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry is participating in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, held from 11th to 15th January, reaffirming its commitment to advancing the transition towards sustainable business practices and strengthening the readiness and competitiveness of private-sector companies, in alignment with the UAE's national sustainability and economic development agenda.
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January 12, 2026
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Shah calls on party workers to push for BJP CM in Kerala
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday urged Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in Kerala to dream of installing the party's first Chief Minister in the state, striking an upbeat note in Thiruvananthapuram despite the BJP falling well short of the electoral benchmark he had set ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
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January 12, 2026
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Donald Trump's moves create uncertainty
The wrecker-in-chief is erratic, independent-minded, aggressive Donald Trump who has used the US presidency to create chaos where there were international laws and regulations which formerly provided a minimum of sanity and security for most if not all nations and peoples.
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January 12, 2026
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Monumental 10-kilometre immersive installation CLIO new Dubai art icon
CLIO, a monumental 10-kilometre immersive art installation set to become one of the world's largest artworks and a new cultural icon for the UAE and the wider region, was officially presented on January 10 in Dubai.
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January 12, 2026
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Harmanpreet, Sciver-Brunt star as MI thrash DC
Defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) bounced back within 24 hours of their 2026 WPL season opening loss to seal an emphatic 50-run victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday.
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January 12, 2026
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RSISX Index delivers strong performance
The Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange Index (RSISX Index) recorded a solid increase of 13.7% in 2025 in both Iraqi dinar and US dollar terms, extending the market's positive momentum following a 44.8% surge in 2024.
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January 12, 2026
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Israeli warplanes strike village in south Lebanon after warning
The Israeli army struck an area of southern Lebanon on Sunday after issuing an evacuation warning, Lebanese state media said, with the military saying it attacked Hizbollah infrastructure.
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January 12, 2026
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Egypt dump out Ivory Coast, Nigeria set up semi-final with hosts Morocco
Salah then got Egypt’s third early in the second half and they held on after Guela Doue again reduced the deficit. Egypt will face Senegal in the semis on Wednesday in Tangiers
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January 12, 2026
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Canadian dollar hits one-month record lows
The Canadian dollar steadied near a one-month low against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday as the recent increase in geopolitical uncertainty weighed on commodity-linked currencies and investors awaited domestic jobs data.
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January 12, 2026
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Sabalenka and Medvedev win Brisbane titles; Poland clinch first United Cup
World number one Aryna Sabalenka warmed up for a tilt at a third Australian open title in four years in ominous fashion by winning her second successive Brisbane International crown on Sunday.
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January 12, 2026
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Bears banish Packers, Rams survive Panthers playoff scare
Caleb Williams fired the Chicago Bears to a madcap win over their bitter foes Green Bay on Saturday, storming back from an 18-point deficit to eliminate the Packers 31-27 on the first day of the NFL playoffs.
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January 12, 2026
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Priyanka Chopra heads back to bay from her New Year trip with the family
Global star Priyanka Chopra celebrated the New Year with husband Nick Jonas, daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, and her family in an isolated location but now, she is headed back to the bay and is all set to return to work mode.
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January 12, 2026
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Online disinformation can cost lives, Siya tells audience
Dr Siya, who rose to fame for sharing medical advice online during the COVID-19 pandemic, warned that disinformation can cost lives, urging social media users to be vigilant before sharing any content.
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January 12, 2026
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Masdar signs landmark PPA for 150MW solar PV project in Angola
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company Masdar, a global clean energy leader, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the 150-megawatt (MW) Quipungo Solar Photovoltaic project in Angola, marking Masdar's first PPA in the country.
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January 12, 2026
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China's annual consumer price inflation rises to 34-month peak
China's annual consumer price inflation accelerated to a 34-month high in December, but the full-year rate slumped to the lowest in 16 years while producer deflation persisted, backing market expectations for more stimulus to shore up soft demand.
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January 12, 2026
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Martinelli hat-trick sends Arsenal past Portsmouth, Leeds rally to beat Derby
Gabriel Martinelli shrugged off the backlash to his clash with stricken Liverpool defender Conor Bradley to send Arsenal into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 win at Portsmouth on Sunday.
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