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Opec+ keeps oil output steady despite global woes
Opec+ agreed to maintain steady oil output at its meeting on Sunday, the group said in a statement, despite global woes and the US capture of the president of smaller producer Venezuela.
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January 05, 2026
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Dewa announces 90% completion of desalination plant of Dhs.3.37b
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), inspected the progress of work on the first phase of the seawater desalination plant in the Hassyan complex, which has reached a completion rate of about 90 per cent.
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January 05, 2026
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European factory activity ends 2025 in deeper contraction
Factory activity in the common currency bloc slid into deeper contraction last month as production decreased for the first time in IO months on further declines in new orders
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January 05, 2026
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Dhs30,000 compensation ordered in hit-and-run case
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ruled that a car driver and an insurance company must pay Dhs30,000 in compensation to a person who was run over by the driver's vehicle.
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January 05, 2026
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Saif Azzuz underlines significance of water in UAE life at Lawrie Shabibi
Lawrie Shabibi, Alserkal Avenue, is presenting Invisible Fish by Saif Azzuz, opening January 17.
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January 05, 2026
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Moscow airports shut over Ukrainian drone threat
Three out of four of Moscow’s airports shut to air traffic on Sunday after Ukraine launched dozens of drones at the Russian capital, authorities said.
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January 05, 2026
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Sultan receives delegation of ALA Beirut founders
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the Sharjah Arabic Language Academy (ALA), received on Sunday a delegation of founders of ALA in Beirut, Lebanon, headed by Dr Emile Badi Yaqub and Dr Rashid Darbas, at Dr Sultan Al Qasimi Centre in University City.
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January 05, 2026
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Israeli forces kill three more Palestinians in Gaza: Officials
Israeli forces shot and killed at least three Palestinians in separate incidents in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis on Sunday, local health authorities said.
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January 05, 2026
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Bangladesh says will not play T20 World Cup matches in India
Bangladesh has requested their matches at next month's T20 World Cup be played in Sri Lanka, after India forced a Bangladeshi player to quit the Indian Premier League.
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January 05, 2026
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Mamata slams 'violations' in SIR process, writes to CEC
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, expressing concern over alleged irregularities, procedural violations and administrative lapses during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in the state.
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January 05, 2026
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Hollywood actress Jessica Alba lauds son's courage amid her divorce
Hollywood actress Jessica Alba is heaping praise on her son for his “bravery” amid “new changes” after her ongoing divorce from Cash Warren.
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January 04, 2026
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US jobless claims slide to cap a bumpy year for job market
Americans filed the fewest new jobless claims in a month last week, and while the number of unemployed workers collecting relief payments has eased from recent highs, there is little indication of a break from the weak hiring environment that settled in over the course of President Donald Trump's first year back at the White House.
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January 04, 2026
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Swiatek rejects 'Battle of Sexes,' backs mixed team events
World number two Iga Swiatek said women's tennis was strong enough to thrive without controversial gender-based singles matches like the recent \"Battle of the Sexes\" between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka.
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January 04, 2026
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Irish PM to meet Xi in first China visit in 14 years
Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin will visit China from Sunday and meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in the first visit by an Irish leader in 14 years, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday.
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January 04, 2026
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Cambodian government urges Thailand to pull out its troops
Cambodia called on neighbouring Thailand on Saturday to pull out its forces from areas Phnom Penh claims as its own, one week since a truce halted deadly clashes along their disputed border.
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January 04, 2026
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Asia's factories end 2025 on firmer footing
Asia's factory powerhouses closed 2025 on a firmer footing, with activity swinging back to growth in several key economies as export orders picked up, helped by new product launches.
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January 04, 2026
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Court orders man to pay another Dhs396,000
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court obligated a man to pay Dhs396,058 and fined him Dhs50,000 as compensation to another, from whom he seized the amount by deceiving him through believing that he could invest the money in trading through a secure platform that supposedly generated profits.
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January 04, 2026
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IndiGo flight delay sparks huge chaos at Delhi airport
Passengers at Delhi airport created a ruckus on Saturday after their IndiGo flight to Purnea was delayed, triggering anger among travellers who said the service had already faced disruptions a day earlier.
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January 04, 2026
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Al Tayer hails VP on 20th Accession Anniversary
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), said: “I am honoured to extend my warmest congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the occasion of the 20th Accession Anniversary.
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January 04, 2026
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KKR release Mustafizur on BCCI's order, BCB seeks change of venue
Kolkata Knight Riders have released fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman of Bangladesh after being told to do so by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Indian Premier League (IPL) team said on Saturday amid growing tensions between the countries.
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January 04, 2026
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Myanmar's USDP wins majority of seats
Myanmar’s military-appointed election body has begun announcing the winners of the first phase of its three-part general election, saying that the military-backed party has won the majority of seats, as widely expected.
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January 04, 2026
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Korea's exports hit all-time high of $709.7b
The Republic of Korea’s exports reached an all-time high of $709.7 billion in 2025, surpassing the landmark $700 billion mark for the first time, government data showed.
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January 04, 2026
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Wawrinka kicks off farewell season with fighting victory at United Cup
Three-times Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka began his farewell season with a battling victory over Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech at the United Cup on Saturday and declared that turning 40 had not dulled his competitive edge.
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January 04, 2026
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Quddwah gives Crisfords second Zabeel Mile win
Father and son training team Simon and Ed Crisford landed their second G2 Zabeel Mile in a row when Quddwah won the feature at Meydan's first Dubai Racing Carnival meeting of 2026.
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January 04, 2026
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Smith bats away retirement talk, keeps England guessing ahead of final Ashes Test
Australia skipper Steve Smith said Saturday he had no end date to call time on his career, while keeping England guessing on how his team will line up for the fifth and final Ashes Test.
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January 04, 2026
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Toney brace sinks Ronaldo's Al Nassr in five-goal thriller
Ivan Toney scored twice and provided one assist as Al Ahli handed Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr their first Saudi Pro League defeat of the season with a 3-2 victory on Friday.
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January 04, 2026
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Hatta Police Station honours civic employee
Colonel Ali Obaid Al Badawi, the director of the Hatta police station, honoured Mohammed Khan, a Dubai Municipality employee, in recognition of his honesty.
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January 04, 2026
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RAK Hospital welcomes baby girl on New Year
RAK Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah welcomed the first baby of the New Year 2026 at their hospital.
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January 04, 2026
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Villa continue title charge with victory over hapless Forest, move to second spot after leaders Arsenal
Aston Villa beat struggling Nottingham Forest 3-1 at their home fortress on Saturday to ease the pain of their midweek mauling by Arsenal, leapfrogging Manchester City into second place in the Premier League.
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January 04, 2026
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My home 'deliberately targeted' in UK, alleges Imran's aide
Former special assistant to the prime minister (SAPM) Mirza Shahzad Akbar has said that his house in the United Kingdom (UK) - where he has been living in self-imposed exile — was subjected to a “deliberate and targeted criminal attack with the intent to cause serious harm.”
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