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Driver rescued after cruise control malfunctions
Rescue patrols of the Sharjah Police responded immediately to a report where the cruise control had malfunctioned in a vehicle travelling at 80 km/h from Ahmed Bin Hadid Square towards Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Street.
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January 04, 2026
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Rahmi strike helps Al Ain beat Sharjah, Al Nasr down Bani Yas
El Houssien Rahmi's composed second-half finish proved decisive as Al Ain edged past Sharjah with a 1-0 victory at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Matchweek II of the Adnoc Pro League on Friday.
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January 04, 2026
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Liwa festival lights up the desert to welcome 2026
Liwa International Festival welcomed the arrival of 2026 with one expansive New Year's Eve celebrations, as Al Dhafra Region hosted a multi-location programme of live music and countdown moments across the desert.
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January 04, 2026
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MSF says may have to halt Gaza operations in March
Medical charity Doctors Without Borders calls Israel's demand to provide the list of their employees' names 'scandalous intrusion'
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January 04, 2026
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Frank confident he can win over angry Spurs fans
Thomas Franksaidheshares the frustrations of Tottenham fans after another lacklustre display from his team but believes he will win them over.
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January 04, 2026
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Fireworks guaranteed as Curran, Pollard set sights on ILT20 trophy
All roads lead to the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, where the DP World ILT20 Season 4 will culminate with a blockbuster clash as the Desert Vipers take on the MI Emirates for the coveted title.
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January 04, 2026
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President highlights values of solidarity in Emirati society
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Sheikh Mohammed Bin Butti Al Hamed on Saturday at his home in Abu Dhabi.
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January 04, 2026
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Social Security still works, but its future is up to us
The data tells a clear story about poverty reduction.
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January 04, 2026
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Guardiola reaffirms City contract as Maresca speculation builds
Pep Guardiola has reiterated his desire to stay on at Manchester City despite reports that former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has held talks about potentially taking over at the Etihad.
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January 04, 2026
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Doncic, James excel in Lakers' 128-121 victory over Grizzlies
Luka Doncic and LeBron James were brought together for nights like these.
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January 04, 2026
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Bharat Coking Coal files RHP, IPO to open on January 9
State-owned Bharat Coking Coal, a subsidiary of Coal India, has filed its Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) with the Registrar of Companies to launch its Initial Public Offering on January 9, marking the first mainboard IPO of the new year 2026.
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January 04, 2026
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Indians lose over Rs52,976cr to cyber frauds
Indians lost over Rs 52,976 crore to various frauds and cheating cases over the past six years, with Maharashtra recording the highest monetary losses in such offences, according to reports.
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January 04, 2026
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Fair to partly cloudy weather likely today: NCM
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast that the weather on Sunday will be fair to partly cloudy, with low clouds expected to appear over the islands and some coastal and eastern regions.
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January 04, 2026
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Boat carrying 200 migrants capsizes off Gambia
Dozens are missing after a boat carrying more than 200 migrants on their way to Europe capsized off the coast of Gambia, the West African nation's leader said late on Friday, setting off a frantic search and rescue operation.
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January 04, 2026
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Ukraine's top allies meet in Kyiv for key talks
Security advisers from Ukraine's top allies met in Kyiv on Saturday for talks on a US-brokered plan to end the war with Russia, days after Kyiv announced a deal was “90 per cent” ready.
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January 04, 2026
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Singapore GDP expands by 4.8% last year after robust Q4
Singapore's economy grew 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, lifting full-year GDP growth to the strongest since 2021, underpinned by robust gains for the manufacturing sector and a global boom for Al-related products, preliminary government data showed on Friday.
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January 04, 2026
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Switzerland launches probe into managers after deadly fire
Swiss authorities said on Saturday they have launched a criminal investigation into the managers of a bar in a ski resort town where a fire killed dozens on New Year's Eve.
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January 04, 2026
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India's foreign exchange reserves rise by $3.2 billion to $696.6 billion
Continuing an upward trend, India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $3.293 billion to $696.610 billion in the last week of December 2025, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
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January 04, 2026
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China's aviation crisis deepens with empty airports: Report
The aviation sector in China is facing a significant crisis with empty airports, suspended international routes, and mounting airline losses, according to a media report.
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January 04, 2026
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Toll collection growth in India likely to improve to 5-9 per cent
Traffic and toll collection growth is expected to improve to 5-9 per cent in FY26, which will drive stability in the toll road sector through FY27, a new report has said.
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January 04, 2026
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Leao goal earns Milan top spot after win at Cagliari
AC Milan moved top of the Serie A standings with a 1-0 win away to Cagliari on Friday where Rafael Leao’s second-half goal earned the visitors all three points despite a far from impressive performance.
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January 04, 2026
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Real's manager Alonso unsure of striker Mbappe absence length
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso admitted Saturday he does not know how long injured superstar Kylian Mbappe will be sidelined for.
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January 04, 2026
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German exporters face prolonged slump in key US, China markets
German exporters should prepare for continued weakness in 2026 in their two largest markets, the United States and China, with little prospect of recovery, the BGA trade association said.
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January 04, 2026
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SoftBank has completed $40b investment in OpenAI
SoftBank Group has completed its $40 billion investment in Open AI, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, marking one of the largest private funding rounds ever and deepening founder Masayoshi Son's bet on AI.
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January 04, 2026
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Mohammed's leadership creates a resilient Dubai
Twenty years have passed since Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid assumed the reins of power in Dubai, as Vice President of the UAE, the country he loves, and as Prime Minister, watering rose after rose, and planting tree after tree, raising structures for Dubai to flourish and the glory of the United Arab Emirates to be realised.
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January 04, 2026
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Airline offers discount on additional baggage
Air India Express, India’s first international value carrier, announced a special limited-period offer for guests travelling from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to India, allowing them to pre-book 5 kg or IO kg additional baggage at attractive discounts.
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January 04, 2026
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Satellite launches, global ties mark MBRSC's success in 2025
2025 marked a defining year for the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), shaped by flagship satellite launches, leadership-led milestones, and a strong programme of international collaboration and public engagement.
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January 04, 2026
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Syria begins circulating new currency bills
Syria started the process of circulating new currency bills on Saturday as the crisis-hit nation seeks to stabilise the economy as it recovers from the fall of Bashar Assad's government.
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January 04, 2026
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Trump invites Japanese PM to US amid China tensions
President Donald Trump invited Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a phone call on Friday to visit the United States this year, the Japanese foreign ministry said, in what would be the ultraconservative leader's first trip to the US since taking office in October.
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January 04, 2026
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PM highlights India's link with Buddhism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the initiatives undertaken by his government to develop sites associated with the heritage of Lord Buddha in India and across the world, while also emphasising efforts to connect the present generation with Buddhist traditions and values.
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