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JGB yields edge lower as govt signals issuance restraint
Benchmark Japanese government bonds (JGBs) gained slightly as expectations for restrained debt issuance helped yields retreat from a 26-year peak.
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December 28, 2025
Gulf Today
Sharjah's flagship retail campaign on track
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) is supporting the 'Khayrat Al Dar' event, launched, on Thursday, at Souq Al Jubail in Kalba, as part of its strategy to expand the reach of Sharjah Shopping Promotions 2025-2026, the emirate’s flagship retail campaign.
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December 28, 2025
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Amid a battery boom, graphite mining gets a fresh look in US
Demand for graphite, a key material in the lithium-ion batteries that power everything from phones to electric cars, is surging as trade tensions with China persist
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December 28, 2025
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Here is how Hallmark built a holiday media empire
The holiday season is Hallmark's Super Bowl.
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December 28, 2025
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Diana's staff sought to upstage Charles, new documents show
Diana, Princess of Wales, was considered \"far more\" adept at navigating the media landscape than Charles, then Prince of Wales, newly-declassified documents have revealed.
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December 28, 2025
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RTA closes entrance of key street
DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the closure of the entrance to Al Warqa Street I from the side of Ras Al Khor Street, in order to carry out works as part of the project to develop the entrances and exits of Al Warqa area.
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December 28, 2025
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Myanmar goes to polls today amid civil war
Myanmar heads to the polls on Sunday as it battles a civil war that has ravaged parts of the country as well as one of Asia's worst humanitarian crises.
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December 28, 2025
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Former Ivory Coast coach Gasset dies at 72
French football coach and ex-Ivory Coast manager Jean-Louis Gasset died on Friday at the age of 72, his former club Montpellier announced.
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December 28, 2025
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The 2025 Meet Global MICE Congress draws 2,500 participants
The 2025 Meet Global MICE Congress confirmed Moscow's status as a world-renowned center of excellence in business tourism, bringing together professionals from 37 countries across the BRICS and the Global South.
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December 28, 2025
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Shroff attends Asian Youth Modern Sailing Cup in Sharjah
Malay Shroff, President of the Asian Sailing Federation, attended on Saturday, the competitions of the third day of the Asian Youth Modern Sailing Cup, which kicked off last Wednesday and runs until Decemeber 30.
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December 28, 2025
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KP chief minister opposes military operation in Tirah Valley
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has opposed a military operation in the Tirah Valley of his native Khyber tribal district, calling it an attempt to create an anti-government environment under the pretext of fabricated terrorism narratives.
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December 28, 2025
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Bengaluru demolition drive shocking: Vijayan
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led Karnataka government over the demolition of Muslim residential settlements in Bengaluru, calling the action “extremely shocking and painful” and accusing the state of embracing a form of “bulldozer justice” that targets minorities.
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December 28, 2025
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Some parts of UAE may receive rain in next 3 days
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects partly cloudy to cloudy skies at times today (Sunday), with a chance of convective clouds forming and rain falling in coastal, northern and eastern areas.
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December 28, 2025
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Reaffirming long-standing commitment to Africa
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) has announced up to US$2 billion in co-financing with the African Development Fund (ADF) for the period 2026-2030, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to Africa and to concessional financing for the continent's most vulnerable countries.
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December 28, 2025
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Council reviews priority topics to strengthen govt cooperation
The Dubai Free Zones Council, chaired by Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, convened its 33rd meeting to review priority topics such as strengthening government cooperation, advancing the business environment across free zones, and enhancing regulatory readiness to facilitate their continued development.
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December 28, 2025
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Starmer needs to tell a better Christmas story about Labour
In his Christmas message to the nation, Sir Keir Starmer asks people to \"get back in touch with those who might find the time of year difficult.
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December 28, 2025
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Congress leader held over AI image of Kerala CM
The opposition Congress party in Kerala launched a social media protest following the controversial arrest of its senior leader, N. Subrahmanian.
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December 28, 2025
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Chinese firm unleashes J8 SHS at Dubai Autodrome
OMODA&JAECOO UAE delivered a high-performance statement with the successful hosting of the first official JAECOO J8 SHS (Super Hybrid System) test drive experience at the Dubai Autodrome, marking a major milestone for the brand in the UAE.
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December 28, 2025
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Ganga hails UAE's players' performances at ILT20
The DP World ILT2O has transformed into a premier destination for global T20 talent while successfully nurturing regional cricketers into potential international stars, according to DP World ILT2O commentator and former West Indies batter Daren Ganga.
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December 27, 2025
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Packers clinch NFL playoff spot as Lions lose to Vikings
The Green Bay Packers advanced to the NFL playoffs on Thursday without stepping onto the field, clinching a postseason berth when the Detroit Lions lost 23-10 at Minnesota.
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December 27, 2025
Gulf Today
California at risk of flash floods, avalanches
A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week was expected to ease on Friday, but there was still a risk of high surf along the coast, flash flooding near Los Angeles and avalanches in the Sierra Nevada.
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December 27, 2025
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Bullish India gear up for CWG Glasgow after mixed season in 2025
India achieved mixed results in Olympic sports in 2025, securing titles and medals at global and continental levels in shooting, boxing, athletics, archery, badminton, hockey, wrestling, and weightlifting, while also suffering setbacks in many other sports.
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December 27, 2025
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Fujairah's new law raises child allowance to Dhs600
The human resources law no.
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December 27, 2025
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Delhi air quality improves marginally
The national capital witnessed a marginal improvement in air quality on Friday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) falling into the “poor” category and averaging 292, according to official data.
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December 27, 2025
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Riyadh Air launches scholarship programme
Riyadh Air's newly-announced 'Employment-First' Overseas Scholarship Program aims to launch several scholarship tracks, starting with two specialized paths for engineers in Australia, followed by a pilot training program in the United States.
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December 27, 2025
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Abu Dhabi hosts interactive activations at Liwa Village
The Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi (DCD) took part in Liwa Village at the Liwa International Festival through the Medeem Initiative and the Emirati Family Growth Programme \"Numou.
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December 27, 2025
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Employed mother forced to rely on food banks at Christmas
I never thought I'd need food banks.
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December 27, 2025
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NDC urges Shahbaz to free senior PTI figures
A group of former Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, who have constituted a National Dialogue Committee (NDC) to encourage political reconciliation, has formally approached Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to release senior PTI figures detained in Kot Lakhpat Jail Lahore on parole, arguing that their freedom is essential for leading and making any proposed dialogue process credible and productive, said a report.
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December 27, 2025
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Tough clashes on the cards as Sharjah, Shabab Al Ahli face off at Super Cup
Shabab Al Ahli midfielder Mohammed Almansoori has expressed confidence in his side's readiness and high morale ahead of the Emaar Super Cup match against Sharjah, which will be played on Saturday at the Al Maktoum Stadium, while stressing full respect for the opposition.
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December 27, 2025
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LawConnect leads Sydney to Hobart yacht race on 1st day
Defending champion and 100-foot supermaxi LawConnect led the Sydney to Hobart fleet out of Sydney harbor on Friday for the 80th running of the ocean race to the island state of Tasmania.
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