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BCCI silent on Bangladesh players' IPL participation
The BCCI on Thursday declined to comment on the participation of Bangladesh players in the Indian Premier League (IPL), with sources saying that no communication has been received from the government on the matter.
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January 03, 2026
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MoE updates school hours
The Ministry of Education (MoE) declared updates to school hours on Fridays in public schools, in line with the decision issued regarding the adjustment of Friday prayer times, to take effect from Friday, Jan.9, 2026.
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January 03, 2026
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UAE and others voice concern over worsening crisis in Gaza
Foreign ministers of UAE and 7 other nations demand that Israel ensure the UN and NGOs can operate in the Gaza Strip in an unrestricted manner; MSF calls Israeli ban a 'grave blow' to Gaza relief.
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January 03, 2026
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SNAP isn't a negotiating tool, it's really a lifeline
Millions of families just survived the longest shutdown in US history.
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January 03, 2026
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A not totally serious forecast for the year 2026 and beyond
Last year's not totally serious predictions were as forgettable as President Donald Trump's second inaugural address.
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January 03, 2026
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Cash-for-vote charges haunt Kerala's ruling party
A major controversy has arisen in Vadakkancherry, Kerala, after an independent candidate claimed he voted for the ruling communist-led coalition in exchange for an offer of 5 million rupees.
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January 03, 2026
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Stocks ring in 2026 at record highs; precious metals exude exuberance
Global stocks began 2026 at fresh record highs as investors braced for a year set to test the Al-led rally, usher in a change of guard at the US Federal Reserve, more government spending and potentially more turbulence under Donald Trump's presidency.
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January 03, 2026
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Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, slams racial stereotyping
Usman Khawaja said on Friday he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and final Ashes clash against England, leaving a legacy as Australia's first Muslim Test cricketer while lashing out at perceived \"racial stereotyping\" during his 15-year career.
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January 03, 2026
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Man.City charge stalled by spirited Sunderland, Leeds hold Liverpool
Manchester City trail Arsenal by four points at the top of the Premier League after failing to end Sunderland's unbeaten home record in a O-O draw on Thursday, while Liverpool were also held by Leeds.
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January 03, 2026
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Greece make winning start as Baez, Sierra set up a clean sweep for Argentina in opener
Stefanos Tsitsipas found his winning touch on his return to action from injury as he led Greece to a 3-0 win over Japan on Friday in group play at the ATP-WTA United Cup.
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January 03, 2026
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Arteta urges Arsenal to end New Year EPL curse
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to break their New Year jinx as the Gunners battle for their first Premier League title in more than two decades.
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January 03, 2026
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German manufacturing slumps to ten-month low as 2025 ends
Germany's manufacturing sector faced a deepening downturn at the end of 2025, with output declining for the first time in IO months in December amid a sustained drop in demand, a business survey showed on Friday.
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January 03, 2026
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Waha Capital joins FTSE ADX Dividend Stars Index
Waha Capital, one of the oldest Abu Dhabi-listed investment management companies, has been included in the recently launched FTSE ADX Dividend Stars Index, the region's first dedicated income-focused benchmark equity gauge.
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January 03, 2026
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Palacios strikes as Al Wasl beat Al Wahda
Al Wasl claimed a vital 1-O victory over Al Wahda in Matchweek II of the Adnoc Pro League, as a dramatic late goal settled a tightly contested encounter at Zabeel Stadium on Friday night.
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January 03, 2026
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Powell scores 36 points, leads Heat past Pistons, Rockets down Nets
Norman Powell scored a game-high 36 points and the Miami Heat took their fourth consecutive NBA victory with a 118-112 triumph at Eastern Conference leader Detroit on Thursday.
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January 03, 2026
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Dubai Police return 2 Omani daughters to father
The committee for securing New Year's Eve events in the Emirate of Dubai returned, within record time, two lost Omani girls to their family after they were missing during the New Year's Eve celebrations in the Burj Khalifa area of Dubai.
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January 03, 2026
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Narvaez, Ruegg to defend Tour Down Under titles
Tour Down Under champions Jhonatan Narvaez and Noemi Ruegg will be back to defend their titles at the season-opening UCI World Tour race, officials said Friday, heading a stellar field that also boasts Tour de France queen stage winner Ben O'Connor.
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January 03, 2026
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Ahmedabad flower show enchanting: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised the Ahmedabad International Flower Show 2026, calling it “enchanting” and a shining example of creativity, public participation, and the city’s deep connection with nature.
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January 03, 2026
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Daesh-linked rebels kill 15 people in Congo: Officials
Daesh-linked rebels killed at least 15 people in three villages in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Lubero territory, two officials said on Friday, keeping up a pattern of lethal attacks targeting mostly civilians.
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January 03, 2026
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Asian stocks start 2026 firmly; Taiwan, Singapore hit records
Emerging Asia stocks kicked off 2026 on a firm footing on Friday with markets in Taiwan, South Korea, and Singapore scaling new record peaks as investors gauge whether last year's AI-driven rally still has more room to run.
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January 03, 2026
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UAE expresses solidarity with Swiss, Dubai golfer among dead
The UAE has expressed its full solidarity with the Swiss Confederation following the tragic fire in the ski resort town of Crans-Montana, which resulted in a devastating toll of deaths and injuries.
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January 03, 2026
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Trump, Iran officials exchange threats over protests
US President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged dueling threats on Friday as widening economic protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions between the countries after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites in June.
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January 03, 2026
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Mamdani promises to govern 'expansively and audaciously'
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class.
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January 03, 2026
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China trade-ins spark 2.6tr yuan sales surge
Sales of consumer goods under China’s policy-backed trade-in programme exceeded 2.6 trillion yuan, equivalent to about $369.9 billion, in 2025, benefiting more than 360 million people, data from the Ministry of Commerce showed.
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January 03, 2026
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Nortje, Rabada named in squad as South Africa go pace heavy for T20 WC
Injury-prone fast bowler Anrich Nortje was on Friday named in South Africa's 15-man squad for next month's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
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January 03, 2026
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Driver held, vehicle impounded over violations
DUBAI: Traffic teams managed to seize a vehicle after monitoring a video clip circulating on a social media platform, showing its driver committing a series of dangerous traffic violations in various locations in Dubai, jeopardising the safety of road users, said Brigadier Juma Salem Bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police.
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January 03, 2026
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From jewellery to pimple patches, Snoopy's pop culture revival explained
As a child, Clara Spars, who grew up in Charles M. Schulz’s adoptive hometown of Santa Rosa, assumed that every city had life-size “Peanuts” statues dotting its streets.
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January 02, 2026
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Vijayan, Congress leaders condemn pastor's arrest
The arrest of a Kerala-based Christian priest and several others in Maharashtra on allegations of religious conversion has snowballed into a major political controversy, drawing sharp reactions from both the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala.
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January 02, 2026
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Argentine soccer body in turmoil over dirty money claims before WC
In March 2024, retired Argentine soccer star Carlos Tevez published a tweet hinting at something suspicious going on in a Buenos Aires suburb.
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January 02, 2026
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Gabon govt sack Aubameyang and national team post listless show
Gabon's government have announced the suspension of the national team, the sacking of the coach and kicked Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang off the squad in the wake of three defeats at the Africa Cup of Nations finals.
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