Gulf News 2m

Yemen: Wisdom over noise in times of regional crisis

The UAE’s wisdom is clearly reflected in the political and media discipline that accompanied the decision by the UAE leadership to withdraw from the Yemeni file. This discipline and stance do not represent a momentary or circumstantial position; rather, they convey multiple wise, rational, intellig»»»

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Gulf News 3m

Alia Bhatt becomes latest star from Bollywood to hail 'Dhurandhar' as 'Voice Of India' - Is that accurate and fair?

Dubai: Alia Bhatt is the latest Bollywood star to publicly endorse Dhurandhar, backing a film that has become as politically debated as it is commercially dominant. Taking to Instagram, the actor praised the historical epic as “the voice of today’s India” and “the choice of today’s India,” as it co»»»

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Gulf News 10m

Ask Gulf News: Do UAE labour laws limit working hours for maritime ship crew?

Question: I am a crew of maritime ship. I work usually more than 48 hours per week and the company is confirming that my work type is exempted from the provisions relating to the maximum limit of working hours. Is it true? Answer: It’s true that your work as a crew of maritime ship is exempted from»»»

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BBC 13m

I'm caught in a trademark row with Cambridge University – it's terrifying

When Omar Terywall launched his company, Cambridge Rowing Limited seemed the obvious name for it. The company runs the Cambridge Rowing Experience, which takes novice rowers on to the River Cam for a taste of the sport. But the University of Cambridge has launched a legal objection to its trademark»»»

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Gulf News 22m

Dubai court orders borrower to repay Dh730,000 loan with interest

Dubai: Dubai Civil Court has ordered a borrower from an Eastern European country to repay a $200,000 loan to a compatriot after failing to meet the agreed repayment deadline. Court records show the lender advanced the amount under a written and duly signed loan agreement, which required full repaym»»»

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Gulf News 27m

Japan calls for 'smooth' trade after reports China delaying imports

Japan's government said Friday that international trade should be "smooth" after media reports said China was delaying Japanese imports as well as rare-earth exports, as their two-month-old spat escalates. Also In This Package Japan bids farewell to 4 pandas returning to China Who will rule the Moo»»»

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BNE 32m

EU remains top buyer of Russian Arctic LNG despite 2027 phase-out pledge

Russia’s Yamal LNG project continues to earn billions of euros from the EU, with new data revealing that more than three-quarters of the project’s liquefied natural gas exports in 2025 were delivered to EU terminals, despite the bloc’s commitment to ban the import of Russian LNG by January 1, 2027.»»»

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Gulf News 34m

UAE State Security Department issues fresh warning on online blackmail and threats

Abu Dhabi: UAE State Security authorities have warned the public against suspicious messages, cautioning that such communications may be traps designed to exploit victims. In a message shared across its official platforms, the State Security Department (SSD) said digital awareness is vital to perso»»»

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BBC 36m

Six whales die after mass stranding on remote NZ beach

Six whales have died on a remote beach in New Zealand's South Island following a mass stranding and volunteers are racing against time to get 15 others that are still alive back to the sea. Some 55 pilot whales washed up on Farewell Spit on Thursday. While most managed to make their way back out to»»»

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BBC 36m

'How do we look Indian?': Student's killing puts spotlight on racism in India

The northern Indian city of Dehradun, located in the Himalayan foothills, was shaken by a violent incident weeks ago. Brothers Anjel and Michael Chakma - students who had migrated more than 1,500 miles from the north-eastern state of Tripura for studies - had gone to a market on 9 December when the»»»

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Gulf News 44m

Syrian government announces ceasefire in Aleppo

Syria's defence ministry announced a ceasefire in several neighbourhoods of Aleppo on Friday after days of deadly clashes with Kurdish fighters. "To prevent any slide towards a new military escalation within residential neighborhoods, the Ministry of Defence announces ... a ceasefire in the vicinit»»»

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Gulf News 46m

UAE issues fresh warning on online blackmail and threats

Abu Dhabi: UAE State Security authorities have warned the public against suspicious messages, cautioning that such communications may be traps designed to exploit victims. In a message shared across its official platforms, the State Security Department (SSD) said digital awareness is vital to perso»»»

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Gulf News 51m

US ready to give India access to Venezuelan oil: White House

Washington: The White House is prepared to allow India to buy Venezuelan oil under a new US-controlled framework, according to a senior administration official, signalling a potential reopening of supplies to one of Venezuela’s largest pre-sanctions customers as Washington moves to market the count»»»

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Gulf News 58m

UAE: Here's how Abu Dhabi crash that killed 4 brothers, maid happened

Dubai: The Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway crash that claimed the lives of all four young brothers among five children and a domestic helper happened literally in the blink of an eye, according to the maternal uncle of the deceased children. For the first time since the tragic crash in the wee hours of Jan»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US visa delays worry UAE travellers — from World Cup fans to H1-B workers

Dubai: As anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, UAE residents and professionals are navigating an increasingly complex US visa environment, flag industry analysts and visa facilitator firms. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.While demand for travel a»»»

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Gulf News 1h

3 killed as Russia bombards Kyiv, Ukraine issues nationwide alert

Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital and its suburbs killed at least three people, Kyiv's mayor said Friday as the air force issued a countrywide missile warning. "Three people died in the capital. Six people were wounded. Three of them were hospitalised," Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko posted on Tele»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE: Here's how Abu Dhabi crash that killed 4 brothers, maid happened

Dubai: The Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway crash that claimed the lives of all four young brothers among five children and a domestic helper happened literally in the blink of an eye, according to the maternal uncle of the deceased children. For the first time since the tragic crash in the wee hours of Jan»»»

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BBC 1h

Australians brace for 'property loss or worse' as bushfires destroy homes

Australians in Victoria have been warned they should prepare for "property loss or worse" as much of the country faces extreme heatwave conditions. Temperatures on Friday and Saturday are forecast to hit record highs for most states and territories, with Victoria and South Australia in particular b»»»

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BBC 1h

Two wounded in shooting involving federal agents in Portland

Two people have been shot and wounded in an incident involving US federal agents in the city of Portland, Oregon, according to local police. "Officers have determined the two people were injured in the shooting involving federal agents," the Portland Police said in a statement, adding that a man an»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Latest developments in Iran: 45 protesters killed, Trump threatens to strike 'very hard'

Protests in Iran have intensified amid economic hardship, prompting international warnings and deadly domestic crackdowns. Besides Tehran, more protests had been reported in Qom, Isfahan, Bandar Abbas and Bojnurd. An X post shows protesters in Isfahan, central Iran, setting on fire the Islamic Repu»»»

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UPI 1h

U.N. says U.S. is obligated to continue funding amid withdrawals - UPI.com

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday said the United States is legally obligated to provide assessed funding amounts that were okayed by the U.N. General Assembly despite the Trump administration withdrawing the nation from 31 U.N. entities and programs. File Photo by John Angelillo/»»»

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BBC 1h

US House expands healthcare subsidies but bill faces battle in Senate

A handful of renegade Republicans in the US House of Representatives have joined all Democrats to pass a bill that would extend healthcare subsidies for millions of Americans. Seventeen moderate Republicans defied party leadership to help approve the measure by 230-196. But the legislation could fa»»»

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BBC 1h

The secret mission to fly a president's body back home - pilot speaks to the BBC

Exactly 31 years ago to the day, two Kenyan pilots, Hussein Mohamed Anshuur and Mohamed Adan, received an unexpected visitor at their office at Wilson Airport near the capital, Nairobi. It was a Nigerian diplomat, who drew them into a sensitive and secretive mission to fly the body of Somalia's for»»»

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BNE 1h

EU remains top buyer of Russian Arctic LNG despite 2027 phase-out pledge

Russia’s Yamal LNG project continues to earn billions of euros from the EU, with new data revealing that more than three-quarters of the project’s liquefied natural gas exports in 2025 were delivered to EU terminals, despite the bloc’s commitment to ban the import of Russian LNG by January 1, 2027.»»»

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BNE 1h

Western Balkans need to cut Russian energy ties and speed up EU power market integration, Bruegel says

Western Balkan countries need to move faster to wean themselves off Russian energy, integrate more deeply into the European Union’s electricity market and accelerate the shift away from coal if they are to strengthen their security and advance their EU ambitions, according to a new report published»»»

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BBC 2h

Excel: The software that's hard to quit

In the 1990s some computer games had a "boss key" that allowed staff to call up an Excel spreadsheet if they needed to look like they were working. Now bosses might frown upon a worker caught labouring over a spreadsheet. Excel, owned by Microsoft, is 40-years-old. Among some tech leaders it's seen»»»

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Kuna 2h

US Senate curbs Trump's unauthorized use of force in Venezuela

WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- The US Senate adopted a bill barring President Donald J. Trump from taking further military steps against Venezuela without prior authorization from the Congress.The bill, passed by 52 votes against 47 on Thursday, aims to strengthen the legislative authority over the Tr»»»

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Kuwait: OIC states denounce Israeli occupation official's visit to Somalia's Somaliland

KUWAIT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thursday the foreign ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries strongly condemned the visit by an official of the Israeli occupation to Somaliland region in the northern part of the Federal Republ»»»

BNE 2h

US to quit 66 international bodies in isolationist blow and climate fight set back

President Donald Trump has intensified his administration’s retreat from global cooperation by announcing the US will withdraw from 66 international organisations, including several key institutions responsible for coordinating global climate action. »»»

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BNE 2h

Ukraine urges citizens to leave Iran as protests continue

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has advised all Ukrainian nationals to leave Iran due to the deteriorating security situation, the ministry's press service said on January 8. Iran has faced sustained economic pressure from curr»»»

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BNE 2h

EU remains top buyer of Russian Arctic LNG despite 2027 phase-out pledge

Russia’s Yamal LNG project continues to earn billions of euros from the EU, with new data revealing that more than three-quarters of the project’s liquefied natural gas exports in 2025 were delivered to EU terminals, despite the bloc’s commitment to ban the import of Russian LNG by January 1, 2027.»»»

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BBC 2h

Astronaut's 'serious medical condition' forces Nasa to end space station mission early

Nasa has said it will return a four-person crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS), cutting short their mission a month early because of a "serious medical condition" affecting one of the astronauts. The agency did not disclose the name of the crew member or the medical condition, citing »»»

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UPI 2h

Trump administration creates ‘fraud’ division, assistant attorney general position - UPI.com

Vice President JD Vance announces the creation of a Fraud Division within the Justice Department and a new fraud assistant attorney general position while at the White House on Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance announced Thursday the creation»»»

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BBC 3h

Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe

Minnesota officials say the FBI has blocked their access to an investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. People have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good, who died on Wednesday after bein»»»

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TAP 3h

Parliamentary friendship groups with seven European countries formed

Tunis, Jan. 8 (TAP) - Parliamentary friendship groups were, initially, formed with France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Romania, and Greece, on Thursday, at the conclusion of a meeting held by Speaker of the Assembly of People’s...»»»

BBC 3h

Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners

The Venezuelan government has begun releasing detainees considered political prisoners by human rights groups, in what officials described as a goodwill gesture. Spain's foreign ministry said five of its nationals, including one dual national, had been released. Among them is thought to be rights a»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

The discovery of the quantum world could rewrite the well-known laws of physics

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UPI 3h

Paramount calls $30-per-share for Warner Bros. Discovery ‘superior’ - UPI.com

Paramount Skydance Chief Executive Officer David Ellison on Thursday said its offer to buy Warner Brothers Discovery and HBO is superior to a competing offer by Netflix after receiving a rejection letter from WBD officials. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Officials for»»»

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UPI 3h

Newly discovered asteroid spins at record-breaking speed - UPI.com

This artist illustration depicts 2025 MN45 -- the fastest-rotating asteroid with a diameter over 500 meters that scientists have ever found. Image courtesy NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab/SLAC/AURA/P. Marenfeld A crop of asteroids discovered by the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory is wowing »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Focus repays loan

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Urban Partners refinancing

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Demand cooled by uncertainty

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Lilium Tower height dispute

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PKP Cargo defends disclosures

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Poland boosts gold reserves

Poland’s central bank continues to expand its gold holdings as part of a broader shift in reserve strategy. According to a December 19 update, the National Bank of Poland (NBP) bought nearly 12.5 tons of gold in November. By month-end, its holdings totaled 17.47 million ounces—over 543 tons—valued »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Banks circle InPost deal

A group of major lenders is competing to finance a planned takeover and delisting of parcel-locker group InPost from the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, according to Bloomberg. Banks have approached private-equity firm Advent with proposals for up to €4.5 billion in loans and bonds to support the bid. Th»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Future Tech Poland launched

Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have agreed to launch Future Tech Poland (FTP), a new PLN 5 billion fund designed to fill the venture-capital financing gap for technology companies. BGK will contribute PLN 1 billion and the EIF PLN 0.5 billion, with the rema»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Poland eases ESG rules

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Polish autos rebound, jobs lag

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Zalando to shutter hub

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