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Jan 03, 2026
Tehran [Iran], January 3: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday vowed to "forcefully reject" any interference in the country's internal affairs, after U.S. President Donald Trump earlier warned that the United States would act if Iran "kills peaceful protesters."
Israeli forces fire near peacekeepers in S. Lebanon despite prior notification: UNIFIL
Over 1 mln people in Gaza still urgently need shelter assistance: UN
Trump details aspirin habit, denies falling asleep in meetings
Brazil's Bolsonaro to return to prison after court rejects house arrest bid
Venezuela released more than 80 political prisoners, says monitoring group
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New York [US], January 3: Precious metals kick-started the New Year on a strong note on Friday, resuming their rally after unprecedented gains in 2025.
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Dubai [UAE], January 3: Dubai is set to host the His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival 2026 at Dubai International Endurance...
Record heat, sunshine make 2025 UK's warmest year on record
London [UK], January 3: The Met Office has confirmed 2025 as the warmest and sunniest year on record in the United Kingdom.
Ammar bin Humaid attends opening of 23rd Ajman Arabian Horse Beauty Championship
Ajman [UAE], January 3: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, H.H. Sheikh Ammar...
NCM issues fog advisory for internal, coastal areas
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 3: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a weather advisory warning of potential fog formation across various internal and...
Norway hits record as electric vehicles capture 95.9% of 2025 new car market
Oslo [Norway], January 3: Norway has effectively met its 2025 target of phasing out new fossil-fuel cars, with year-end figures showing that almost all new...
Ministry of Defence announces completion of UAE Armed Forces' return from Yemen
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 3: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the completion of the return of all UAE Armed Forces personnel from the...
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor
Jan 02, 2026
New York [US], January 2: Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim and the youngest person...
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...
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], January 2: The government of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has released 87 political prisoners, an independent monitoring group said on Thursday.
40 killed, 115 injured in blaze at Swiss ski resort town
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
Cambodian officials urge crackdown on online fraud in 2026
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Sharjah Consultative Council holds 17 sessions, passes six laws, boosts oversight in 2025
Organising Committee of Regional Group VII Endurance Championship announces completion of preparations
At least 40 dead in Switzerland ski resort bar fire
