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Taiwan is an independent country: Japan's lawmaker
A China-born Japanese lawmaker sanctioned by Beijing arrived in Taipei on Tuesday, vowing to tell the world that “Taiwan is an independent country.”
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January 07, 2026
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Sabalenka beats Bucsa at Brisbane, Keys opens exit door for Kessler; Venus eclipsed
The Battle of the Sexes exhibition was a bit of fun for Aryna Sabalenka and a showdown she regarded as good preparation for the Australian Open.
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January 07, 2026
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Paris Hilton says media cruelty wouldn’t be accepted
Paris Hilton has spoken out about the “cruel” treatment she endured from the media as a young woman, asserting that while the industry has evolved, further action is required to improve how individuals are portrayed.
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January 07, 2026
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Paid parking in International City from Feb.1
Parkin has announced that paid parking will be introduced in International City on 1 February 2026.
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January 07, 2026
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Redefining kids’ lives, rights and opportunities
As per UNICEF's 'State of the World’s Children 2024’ report released on World Children’s Day, November 20, India is projected to house 350 million children by 2050, accounting for 15% of the global child population.
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January 07, 2026
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Saudi to open financial markets to all foreign investors
Saudi Arabia plans to open its financial markets to all foreign investors from Feb.l, the Gulf country's market regulator said on Tuesday, as it eases rules to attract more money from abroad.
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January 07, 2026
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Warning on fake offers on social media
The Anti-Fraud Centre of the General Department of Criminal Investigation at Dubai Police warned of posts on social media that promote recruitment and employment services for domestic workers.
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January 07, 2026
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Dias and Gvardiol sidelined as Man.City face defensive crisis
Manchester City will be without Ruben Dias for up to six weeks and fellow defender Josko Gvardiol for “a long time”, manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday.
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January 07, 2026
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UAE participates in Saudi military exercise
The Gulf Shield 2026 exercise has commencedin Saudi Arabia, with participation from the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.
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January 07, 2026
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Team Emirates round off historic 2025 season with international recognition
The UAE Team Emirates-XRG have brought the curtain down on a landmark 2025 season with further international recognition, as Spanish sports media giant Marca named the Emirati squad the Best International Team of 2025, while Slovenian superstar Tadej Pogacar was crowned Best International Athlete.
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January 07, 2026
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SEC discusses regulation of EV charging stations
Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the SEC's meeting on Tuesday morning at the Ruler's Office.
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January 07, 2026
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US factory sector shrinks to 14-month record low
US manufacturing activity slumped to a 14-month low in December, with new orders contracting further and input costs grinding higher as the sector continued to bear the imprint of President Donald Trump's import tariffs.
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January 07, 2026
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Sultan receives directors of Arab Houses of Poetry
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received on Tuesday morning the directors of Houses of Poetry across the Arab world at Dr Sultan Al Qasimi Centre.
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January 07, 2026
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Celtic axe Nancy, name O'Neill as new coach
Martin O'Neill has returned to lead Celtic until the end of the season on Monday after the Scottish champions sacked Wilfried Nancy following six defeats in just eight games under the French manager.
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January 07, 2026
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Salah secures AFCON last-16 win for Egypt, Nigeria reach quarter-finals
Mohamed Salah sealed an extra-time win for Egypt against Benin on Monday to take the Pharaohs through to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, before Victor Osimhen netted twice as Nigeria cruised to an emphatic victory in their last-16 clash with Mozambique.
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January 07, 2026
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Gulf Common Market sees rising economic integration
Economic, investment and services activity within the GCC expanded by the end of 2024, according to the Gulf Common Market - Facts and Figures publication issued by the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat).
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January 07, 2026
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Supporters raise funds amid Mickey Rourke eviction
Fans of Mickey Rourke have come through on his behalf, donating almost $80,000 so far through an online fundraiser designed to keep the actor and boxer in his Beverly Grove-area rental home.
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January 07, 2026
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Lee takes Xi selfie with China's 'backdoor' phone
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung snapped a selfie with Xi Jinping using a smartphone gifted to him by the Chinese leader, who had joked at their last meeting that the device might be capable of spying.
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January 07, 2026
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Newcastle's Howe rules himself out of United job
Eddie Howe said on Tuesday that he is “100 percent” committed to Newcastle as he dismissed speculation linking him with the vacant Manchester United manager's job.
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January 07, 2026
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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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