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Never praised Modi, headlines trigger disputes, insists Tharoor
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, MP, on Monday sought to defuse a fresh round of political controversy triggered by his recent remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that he had never praised the prime minister and that the entire episode was the result of selective reading and misleading headlines.
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January 06, 2026
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Eurozone government bond yields slip before data
Eurozone government bond yields edged down on Monday as investors braced for a slew of economic data from both Europe and the United States.
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January 06, 2026
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Make 'right strategic choices' in turbulent world, Xi tells Lee
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on his visiting South Korean counterpart on Monday to join Beijing in making the “right strategic choices” in a world that is “becoming more complex and turbulent,” state media reported.
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January 06, 2026
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Rain likely, weather to be clear today: NCM
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects Tuesday's weather to be clear to partly cloudy, with low clouds appearing over the islands and the sea to the west with the possibility of light rains, and humidity at night and on Wednesday morning in some interior and western coastal areas with the possibility of fog or light fog.
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January 06, 2026
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LA women build a child-care haven on their block
When the seven-beat rhythm of “shave and a haircut, two bits” resounds in the mornings on a car horn through this South LA neighborhood, Jackie Jackson or Guadalupe Andrade is likely behind the wheel, childcare providers who live on a one-block stretch of 115th Street.
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January 06, 2026
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Emirates SkyCargo outlines growth roadmap for 2026
Emirates SkyCargo concluded 2025 with a clear roadmap for growth in 2026, following major investments in fleet expansion, network development, digital transformation and new product launches, reinforcing its role as the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline.
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January 06, 2026
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Why do babies need the hepatitis B vaccine?
Hepatitis B is a virus that can damage the liver and lead to lifelong health problems.
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January 06, 2026
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Gonzalo nets treble as Real drub Betis to close gap on Barcelona
Gonzalo Garcia bagged a hat-trick for Real Madrid as they beat Real Betis 5-1 on Sunday to stay on La Liga leaders Barcelona's tail.
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January 06, 2026
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Saudi Arabia's non-oil sector ends 2025 with powerful growth surge
The Saudi Arabian non-oil private sector concluded 2025 on a positive note, with the latest PMI survey indicating continued growth in business activity, new orders, and employment.
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January 06, 2026
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British consumer borrowing rises
British consumer borrowing rose by the most in two years in November, Bank of England data showed on Monday, suggesting household demand remained solid ahead of finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget.
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January 06, 2026
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The one thing everyone should do in 2026
When the first public lending library opened in Manchester in 1852, it was so busy during its first week that a police officer was assigned to conduct crowd control around the overflowing borrowing desk
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January 06, 2026
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Struggling United's managerial merry-go-round continues after sacking of outspoken coach Amorim
Manchester United woke up on Monday to yet another reset.
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January 06, 2026
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SRTA completes 10km road projects in Al Hamriya
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has completed the first phase of several road development projects in the Al Hamriya area, totalling IO km in length.
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January 06, 2026
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Court orders siblings to pay friend Dhs57,000
The Dubai Court of First Instance obligated two brothers to pay Dhs57,000 to an Arab friend and 5% legal interest from the date of the claim until full payment.
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January 06, 2026
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Tickets for 1 Billion Followers Summit sold out
DUBAI: The I Billion Followers Summit announced that all ticket categories to attend its fourth edition have sold out.
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January 06, 2026
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Kim says North Korea's nuclear forces ready for war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the firing of “cutting-edge” hypersonic missiles to ready Pyongyang's nuclear forces for war, state media reported on Monday, saying “geopolitical crisis” made the test even more urgent in a clear nod to this weekend’s US attack on Venezuela.
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January 06, 2026
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RTA announces launch of Al Ruwayyah Yard Project
As part of its efforts to enhance urban organisation, support sustainability plans, and improve quality of life, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the opening of Al Ruwayyah Yard project.
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January 06, 2026
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Indian woman stabbed to death in US
A young Indian healthcare professional was found stabbed to death inside an apartment in the US state of Maryland, police said, as authorities launched an international search for her ex-boyfriend, who left the country for India hours after reporting her missing.
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January 06, 2026
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Frank defends Johnson sale after Spurs held by Sunderland
Thomas Frank defended Tottenham's decision to sell Brennan Johnson after Mohammed Kudus was injured during a deflating 1-1 draw against Sunderland that ended with jeers from frustrated fans on Sunday.
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January 06, 2026
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Sultan approves structure of DIA, raises aid to Dhs17,500
His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, approved the general organisational structure of the Department of Islamic Affairs (DIA).
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January 06, 2026
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Indian woman deported for violating 'pilgrim visa' terms
Pakistani authorities have deported an Indian Sikh woman who overstayed her religious visa and married a local resident during her stay in Pakistan, officials said on Monday.
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January 06, 2026
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Foxconn's Q4 revenue up 22% to record high on AI demand
Taiwan's Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, reported record fourth-quarter revenue on Monday, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence products.
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January 06, 2026
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Iran says no leniency for 'rioters' as protests persist
Iran will offer no leniency to “rioters,” though the public has a right to demonstrate, the head of the country's judiciary said on Monday, following more than a week of sometimes-deadly protests.
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January 06, 2026
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Bluefin tuna sells for record $3.2m in Tokyo
A Japanese sushi entrepreneur paid a record $3.2 million for a giant bluefin tuna on Monday at an annual prestigious new year auction in Tokyo's main fish market, smashing the previous all-time high.
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January 06, 2026
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Palestinian embassy in UK officially inaugurated
The embassy of Palestine was officially inaugurated in London in a short ceremony on Monday, hailed by its ambassador as a 'profound milestone’ in British-Palestinian relations.
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January 06, 2026
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Birmingham prevail over Championship leaders Coventry
Coventry's recent dip shows no signs of abating as the Championship leaders crashed to a 3-2 defeat against Birmingham on Sunday
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January 06, 2026
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Sultan opens 22nd Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially opened the 22nd Sharjah Festival of Arabic Poetry on Monday evening.
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January 06, 2026
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400 tourists stuck as flights 'halted' over Yemen fighting
Hundreds of tourists are stuck on the Yemeni island of Socotra after flights were grounded due to clashes on the mainland, two officials and a travel agency told AFP on Monday.
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January 06, 2026
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Canada's Poulin eyes more ice hockey golds at Winter Games
Canada’s “Captain Clutch” Marie-Philip Poulin heads into her fifth Winter Olympics as a rare blend of longevity, leadership and big-moment brilliance, qualities that have made her the face of women’s ice hockey for more than a decade.
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January 06, 2026
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Inter cruise past Bologna to reclaim top spot in Serie A
Inter Milan returned to the top of Serie A after a 3-1 win over Bologna at the San Siro on Sunday.
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