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Book on MT's first wife sparks row, daughters seek withdrawal
A simmering literary controversy in Kerala has erupted into a full-blown public row, with the daughters of legendary Malayalam writer MT Vasudevan Nair demanding the immediate withdrawal of a recently published book that revisits aspects of his personal life.
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January 26, 2026
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Senegal goal hero admits final walk-off was a mistake
Senegal’s Pape Gueye opened up about his team’s walk off at the Africa Cup of Nations final and Morocco’s subsequent missed penalty in an interview on French television on Sunday.
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January 26, 2026
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UAE 'global beacon' for education, human empowerment
Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, affirmed that the UAE is a country dedicated to education and human empowerment, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who leads a nation that has become a leading educational beacon in the region.
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January 26, 2026
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MQM demand for judicial inquiry is 'genuine:' Rana
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has welcomed the “genuine” demand by coalition partner Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) for a judicial inquiry into the Gul Plaza Karachi fire, saying it should be heard.
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January 26, 2026
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Our constitution has defined justice, brotherhood: Murmu
In her address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday that the constitution of the country has defined justice and brotherhood in the Republic.
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January 26, 2026
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Abu Dhabi introduces new rules for electric bikes
The Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport has designated specific areas within the emirate where the use of electric bikes (scooters) is either allowed or restricted.
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January 26, 2026
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Fashion doyenne Nichanian bows out at Hermes after 37 years
France’s Veronique Nichanian received a standing ovation from a star-packed crowd at her final runway show for Hermes on Saturday after 37 years as chief menswear designer, the end of an era at the family-run firm.
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January 26, 2026
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72 Indonesians still missing after deadly landslide
Improved weather on Sunday helped rescuers on Indonesia's main island of Java recover more bodies as they dug through mud and debris in search of scores of missing in a landslide that killed more than two dozen villagers.
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January 26, 2026
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UAE, Cyprus strengthen partnership
The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Cyprus reaffirmed the depth of their strategic partnership during the official visit of Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, to the UAE from 23 to 25 January 2026.
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January 26, 2026
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Myanmar junta wraps election with key ally set to seal victory
Voting concluded in Myanmar’s month-long election on Sunday, with the dominant pro-military party on course for landslide victory in a junta-run poll critics say will only prolong the army's grip on power.
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January 26, 2026
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President, Putin's envoy seek stronger cooperation
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received Kirill Dmitriev, the Special Presidential Envoy for Foreign Investment and Economic Cooperation of the Russian Federation.
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January 26, 2026
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Future vision and postgraduate programmes of UoK
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, President of University of Khorfakkan (UOK), attended the graduation ceremony of the university's first cohort of students, comprising 114 male and female graduates, held at the university theatre in Khorfakkan City.
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January 26, 2026
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Emiratis told to be cautious as 20 US states declare emergency
HOUSTON: The UAE Consulate in Houston has advised UAE citizens residing in the United States to remain vigilant in light of the anticipated significant drop in temperatures in Houston.
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January 26, 2026
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Dubai Chambers explores opportunities to strengthen economic ties with Serbia
Dubai Chambers explored ways to deepen economic cooperation with the Republic of Serbia during a trade mission organised recently in Belgrade aimed at expanding bilateral engagement across a range of priority sectors.
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January 26, 2026
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Trump's mortgage bond purchases not moving needle on housing costs
Experts say $200 billion bond-buying effort unlikely to significantly lower housing costs . Trump administration trying to offset impact of Fed asset runoff
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January 26, 2026
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3 die in Lahore hotel blaze; 275 evacuated
A fire in the basement of a hotel in Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore killed at least three people and injured eight others, rescue officials said.
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January 26, 2026
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Villa beat Newcastle to stay in title hunt, Chelsea climb to top four
Aston Villa closed to within four points of the Premier League summit with an impressive 2-0 win at Newcastle, while Chelsea climbed into the top four on Sunday.
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January 26, 2026
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Al Sadd clinch UAE-Qatar Super Shield crown
Al Sadd were crowned UAE-Qatar Super Shield champions after edging Shabab Al Ahli 3-2in a thrilling encounter at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.
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January 26, 2026
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Israeli fire kills three more Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli fire killed three Palestinians in two separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, while an Israeli drone wounded four others in Gaza City, local health authorities said.
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January 26, 2026
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Vine wins Tour Down Under after being knocked off bike by kangaroo
Australia’s Jay Vine was knocked down by a kangaroo on the final stage Sunday but recovered to win the Tour Down Under cycle race, the first event of the 2026 World Tour.
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January 26, 2026
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Trump's Gaza reconstruction plan is not realistic
The US plan for Gaza's reconstruction presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos is not connected with the realities of the narrow coastal strip.
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January 26, 2026
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Court orders man to repay Dhs261,500
The Al Ain Civil, Commercial, and Administrative Cases Court has ordered an individual to pay Dhs261,500 to another party.
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January 26, 2026
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Heat beat Jazz as Wizards and Magic fail to cast spell in NBA ties
Bam Adebayo recorded his 16th double-double of the season with 26 points and 15 rebounds and Pelle Larsson added 20 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 147-116 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday in Salt Lake City.
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January 26, 2026
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Sharjah sees rising activity on waterfront
Sharjah is witnessing significant growth in transactions for waterfront properties, driven by its geographically diverse coastline along the Arabian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, as well as its lakes and internal waterways.
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January 26, 2026
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Juspay secures $50m from WestBridge Capital
Juspay, a global leader in payment infrastructure for enterprises and banks, today announced that it has secured $50 million in a Series D follow-on round, led by WestBridge Capital.
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January 26, 2026
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Activist Imaan, husband get jail terms, Rs36m fine in tweets case
Activist, lawyer Imaan Mizari and her husband were accused of spreading material against state institutions; Amnesty, HRCP and opposition leaders slam ruling
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January 26, 2026
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Trump issues threat to increase tariff rate on Canada
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it follows through on a trade deal with China and warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a deal would endanger his country.
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January 26, 2026
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UAE experiences rain as RAK records 5.8°C temperature
Light to moderate rain fell on some coastal areas of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and extended to some northern areas, on Sunday and continued to fall in the afternoon on some eastern, and northern areas.
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January 26, 2026
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Djokovic, Alcaraz advance to last 8; Sabalenka, Gauff book berths in quarter-finals
Carlos Alcaraz powered into the Australian Open quarterfinals on Sunday and Novak Djokovic joined him without hitting a ball, as the next generation roared.
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January 26, 2026
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Nwaneri scores on Marseille debut as Lens lose top spot, Monaco held
Ethan Nwaneri struck 13 minutes into his Marseille debut after joining on loan from Arsenal to help his new club to a 3-1 win over high-flying Lens in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
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