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Kalba likely to receive rain for 4 more days: NCM
On Wednesday, scattered showers fell on Kalba on the eastern coast of the UAE, and are expected to continue on Thursday for 4 days as the country is affected by an extension of a weak surface low from the east and a high from the west, accompanied by an extension of a weak low in the upper atmosphere.
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January 08, 2026
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The rest of a very sad story at New College
The academic money pit that has become New College of Florida received kid-glove treatment in The New York Times, but it's because nobody checked the maths.
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January 08, 2026
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FTA launches 'Labaih Initiative' for senior citizens
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched the Labaih Initiative, which is designed to provide tailored access to its services for senior citizens, enabling them to complete their tax related applications, requests and tax compliance obligations, as well as exercising their rights smoothly, efficiently, and accurately, with full respect for privacy.
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January 08, 2026
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Pink Bus service for women started in Quetta
With the start of the New Year, the Balochistan government has formally launched the Pink Bus service for women and female students in the provincial capital.
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January 08, 2026
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Modi is unhappy with me due to tariff: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Narendra Modi was \"not that happy\" with him, citing tariffs, and is also seeking an early delivery of American-made Apache helicopters.
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January 08, 2026
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Barca, Real draw 2nd division sides in King's Cup
Holders Barcelona will travel to Racing Santander in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey while Real Madrid will meet Albacete after both were drawn against second division opposition on Wednesday.
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January 08, 2026
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Lee says he urged China’s Xi to help curb North's nukes
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday he had urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to help him curb Pyongyang's nuclear programme and suggested a freeze in its development of weapons of mass destruction was “feasible” with the right conditions.
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January 08, 2026
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UAE-Australia CEPA catalyst to unlock billions in energy deals
Global CMX, a leading facilitator of cross-border investments in sustainable energy and resources, on Wednesday celebrated the UAE-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as a transformative force driving unprecedented industry progress.
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January 08, 2026
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Schools, offices shut, thousands flee Aleppo as clashes persist
Syria's army began shelling Kurdish-majority neighbourhoods in the northern city Aleppo on Wednesday after its deadline for civilians to leave expired, an AFP correspondent said, on the second day of clashes between the two sides.
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January 08, 2026
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We want to play in SL, we are firm on this position, says Bangladesh cricket official
On Monday, the Bangladesh government ordered the suspension of the broadcast of all matches of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season amid the controversy surrounding Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman
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January 08, 2026
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Strasbourg name Gary as Rosenior's successor
Gary O'Neil has replaced Liam Rosenior as Strasbourg coach, the French club announced on Wednesday.
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January 08, 2026
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US seizes Russian-flagged tanker after 2-week pursuit
The US seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker that was being shadowed by a Russian submarine on Wednesday, after a more than two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic as part of a US \"blockade\" of Venezuelan oil exports, two US officials said.
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January 08, 2026
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UAE to drive UK's green hydrogen boom
The World Future Energy Summit, taking place at Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi from 13th-15th January and part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week hosted by Masdar, is set to highlight the pivotal role of green hydrogen in industrial decarbonisation.
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January 08, 2026
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Police, protesters clash during demolition drive near mosque
Delhi Police have arrested five people in connection with the stone-pelting incident during the demolition drive near a mosque, officials said.
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January 08, 2026
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Mahathir's hip injury 'serious but not dangerous'
Malaysia's 100-year-old former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad will not undergo surgery for a hip fracture sustained from a fall at home due to his age, his son said on Wednesday.
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January 08, 2026
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ICO delegation arrives in Kyrgyzstan
A delegation from the International Charity Organisation (ICO), headed by Secretary-General Dr. Khaled Al-Khaja, is visiting Kyrgyzstan to inspect and inaugurate 70 charitable and humanitarian initiatives implemented under the organisation's “Winter Frost” campaign, which aims to support vulnerable communities.
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January 08, 2026
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Yates quits cycling after career that included Vuelta and Giro titles
British rider Simon Yates announced his immediate retirement from cycling on Wednesday, ending a career that included overall victories at the Spanish Vuelta and last year's Giro d'Italia as well as stage wins at the Tour de France.
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January 08, 2026
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UN accuses Israel of West Bank 'apartheid'
The United Nations on Wednesday said decades-long discrimination and segregation of Palestinians by Israel in the West Bank were intensifying, and called on the country to end its \"apartheid system.
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January 08, 2026
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Dubai Clear, Nasdaq Dubai receive ESMA recognition
Dubai Clear, a subsidiary of Dubai Financial Market (DFM), and Nasdaq Dubai announced that they have been formally granted Tier I Third-Country Central Counterparty (CCP) recognition by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), effective 31st December 2025.
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January 08, 2026
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California's place in enslaved people's struggle for freedom
In one version of US history, California is a place where slavery was prohibited from the founding, in the 1849 state constitution, and where that ban was reaffirmed by the state's ratification of the 13th Amendment in 1865.
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January 08, 2026
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Fearing delay in getting visas, teams with Pakistan-origin players seek ICC help
Eight teams that have qualified for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup have approached the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking help in acquiring visas to play matches in India for players in their squad holding Pakistani passports, a news report has claimed.
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January 08, 2026
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Sharjah's retail sector gains momentum
Sharjah's retail sector continues to to demonstrate strong resilience and sustained growth, underpinned by strategic initiatives, rising consumer confidence and robust economic fundamentals.
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January 08, 2026
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Copper, nickel retreat from highs as rally loses steam
Copper fell sharply on Wednesday from a record high the previous session, while nickel tumbled from a 19-month peak as an early-year rally in industrial metals lost momentum.
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January 08, 2026
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China targets $142.5 billion AI industry within two years
The People's Republic of China aims to grow its core artificial intelligence (AI) industry beyond I trillion yuan (about $142.5 billion) within two years via a new action plan, as China's capital city seeks to cement its role as a global Al innovation hub.
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January 08, 2026
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Drug pricing system under review, says Minister
The UAE’s Minister of Health and Prevention, Ahmed Al Sayegh, revealed that the country’s drug pricing system is currently being reviewed and studied in an effort to achieve positive results and prevent any shortages when making decisions related to drug prices.
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January 08, 2026
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Arsenal have a point to prove in Liverpool clash, says Arteta
Premier League leaders Arsenal have \"a point to prove\" when they face Liverpool, manager Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday as the North London club look to maintain their commanding advantage at the summit.
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January 08, 2026
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Callum Turner should be the next James Bond 007
The alleged \"worst-kept secret\" in film circles?
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January 08, 2026
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Pakistan may not need IMF as defence orders rise: Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Pakistan is \"ready\" to confront aggression simultaneously on its eastern and western borders - a reference to India and Afghanistan.
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January 08, 2026
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Snowstorm freezes big Europe cities, flyers hit
Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam airports cancel hundreds of flights; trucks and school buses kept off roads due to icy conditions; Schiphol airport sets up beds for marooned passengers.
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January 08, 2026
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Jewel to novel: Dubai Culture & Arts Authority events cover a wide range
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has unveiled the January programme of its School of Life initiative, featuring 30 interactive, knowledge-based workshops that combine creativity with learning.
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