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Jan 02, 2026
Washington [US], January 2: US President Donald Trump said he has for years taken a daily dose of aspirin higher than medically recommended, citing habit and superstition, according to an interview with the Wall Street Journal.
Venezuela released more than 80 political prisoners, says monitoring group
CIA concludes investigation into alleged Ukrainian attack on President Putin's residence
Mr. Trump explained the bruise on his arm, saying he didn't fall asleep during the meeting
US sanctions Chinese company and oil tanker linked to Venezuela
The special appearance of Kim Jong-un's daughter
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Sharjah Consultative Council holds 17 sessions, passes six laws, boosts oversight in 2025
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Organising Committee of Regional Group VII Endurance Championship announces completion of preparations
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At least 40 dead in Switzerland ski resort bar fire
Geneva [Switzerland], January 2: Around 40 people have died after a fire ripped through a bar in a ski resort in southern Switzerland, police have...
Seven dead, 96 rescued after migrant boat capsizes in Gambia
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Egypt speeds up tie-in of two new wells after promising discoveries
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UAE Government issues Federal Decree Law promulgating Civil Transactions Law
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UAE President, Emir of Qatar discuss fraternal ties, regional developments in phone call
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 2: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call today with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin...
Slight rise in temperatures expected in UAE tomorrow
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 2: The National Centre of Meteorology has forecast fair to partly cloudy weather tomorrow, with a slight rise in temperatures.
Swiss President says New Year's Eve bar fire among country's worst tragedies
Winners of Khalifa Award for Education to be announced in April
Indonesia raises alert level for Mount Bur Ni Telong in Aceh
Jan 01, 2026
1 dead, 1 missing in separate incidents at eastern Sydney beaches
2 seriously injured in Melbourne New Year's Eve stabbing
Tensions are escalating around the Taiwan Strait
Challenges for the global economy in 2026
Trump withdrew the National Guard from several major cities, declaring 'they will return'
Russia confident of victory, Ukraine says peace deal 90% ready
China is building a super-gravity machine to compress space and time
