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Dubai's gold market experienced a dramatic rally in 2025, with 24-carat gold prices soaring by over 63.5 percent. This surge, driven by global safe-haven demand and interest rate dynamics, saw significant gains for investors and residents. The trend aligns with a broader worldwide appreciation for gold as a strategic asset.
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Kuwait's Ministry of Education suspended two teachers for three months following serious professional misconduct. One teacher allegedly leaked exam papers via social media, while the other faced allegations of indecent behavior. These actions underscore the ministry's zero-tolerance policy against breaches of educational integrity and professional...
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Saudi Arabia has introduced new Saudization rules to boost local employment in engineering and procurement jobs. Engineers in private and non-profit sectors will now receive a minimum wage of SAR 8,000, while companies must hire more Saudi nationals across key roles. The measures aim to improve job opportunities, strengthen workforce participation,...
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The UAE is set for cooler temperatures today, with partly cloudy skies and a possibility of light rain in northern areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Humidity will rise tonight, bringing potential fog or mist in inland and western coastal regions. Winds will be light to moderate, and sea conditions range from rough to moderate...
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Victoria Jones, daughter of US film actor, was found unresponsive at a San Francisco hotel on New Year's DayThe family of actor Tommy Lee Jones has asked for privacy following the loss of his daughter, Victoria Jones, who was found dead on New Year's Day at a San Francisco hotel."We appreciate all of the kind words, thoughts, and prayers,” the...
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King tides cause highest floodwaters in decades for area, while people are rescued from trapped cars and roads closeHigh tides and heavy rains have flooded parts of the Bay Area, prompting road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars.Five northern counties remained under a flood watch, with up to 3in (7.6cm) of rain possible through Monday...
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Lucas Reid, 15, remembered for 'resilience and optimism' after bike crash near Devonport on New Year's EveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teenage boy who survived the 2021 Hillcrest jumping castle incident was killed in an ebike accident on New Year's Eve.Lucas Reid, 15, lost control of the bike and hit a pole outside...
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US class action alleges Stake's anonymised design enabled rapper to fund automated streams on music platformsDrake and American livestreamer Adin Ross have been accused in a US civil case of using online casino money to pay for automated streams in a bid to artificially inflate the singer's royalties and popularity on music streaming platforms. No...
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In today's newsletter: Saturday's capture of Nicolás Maduro by the US was as unexpected as it was swift – but what led Trump to topple the South American regime?Good morning. Over the weekend, the US attacked Venezuela with a series of airstrikes and captured the country's leader, Nicolás Maduro, along with his wife, Cilia Flores, seizing them...
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Delcy Rodríguez adopts conciliatory tone as she stands in for Nicolás Maduro after Venezuelan leader captured by American forces and brought to USTense calm spreads at border with Colombia after Maduro captureAnalysis: European leaders appear torn in face of new world orderNicolás Maduro is set to appear in Manhattan federal court later today to...
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Homeland security secretary says Venezuelan leader needs to protect America against drug trafficking and terroristsKristi Noem, the US homeland security secretary, said on Sunday that the US wants a leader in Venezuela who will be "a partner that understands that we're going to protect America” to stop drug trafficking and "terrorists from coming...
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Study into intimate partner violence finds strangulation and head impacts increase risk of long-term memory loss and cognitive disabilitiesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian-first study has strengthened evidence that intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain injuries, leading to memory loss, learning...
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Mette Frederiksen responds to president amid febrile atmosphere after US actions in VenezuelaVenezuela crisis – latest updatesDenmark's prime minister has urged Donald Trump to stop threatening to take over Greenland after the president said the US "absolutely” needs the territory.Mette Frederiksen said on Sunday: "It makes absolutely no sense...
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Millions of dollars held by Revenue NSW includes uncashed cheques, refunds and other payments owed to individuals who may have died or changed addressGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales residents are being urged to check if they are owed some of the $300m sitting in Revenue NSW's unclaimed money pool.The pool...
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Cases of the highly contagious virus jumped nearly threefold in 2025 as immunisation rates declinedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHealth authorities across Australia are on high alert as measles cases rise across the country, fuelled by summer international travel and a decline in childhood vaccination rates.Data from...
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Coalition gearing up to intensify campaign for royal commission into antisemitism but may be split on tighter gun controlsThe federal parliament will be recalled early as the Albanese government seeks to rush through laws to crack down on "hate preachers” and fund a national gun buyback scheme in the wake of the Bondi beach alleged terrorist...
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US president says an operation in Colombia 'sounds good' and elections in Venezuela will happen at the 'right time'Keir Starmer also told the BBC that he thinks we are living in a more "volatile” world than we have been for "many, many years” and said global affairs have much more of a "direct impact” on the UK than they have in a long time,...
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Kuwait is bracing for a severe weather alert today, January 5, 2026, with northwesterly winds exceeding 60 km/h expected to cause significant dust storms and reduce visibility to under 1,000 meters. Mariners are warned of rough seas with waves up to 7 feet, while a subsequent cold snap could bring frost to desert areas.
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The 73-year-old Oscar-nominated actor was issued with an eviction notice in DecemberMickey Rourke has turned to fundraising to pay the US$59,100 (£44,000, A$89,000) he allegedly owes in rent, after being sued by his landlord and facing eviction from his Los Angeles home.The 73-year-old actor, who was nominated for an Academy Award and won a Golden...
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About 300 people turned out in Sydney despite NSW police prohibition on public demonstrations, as protests across Australia condemn US actionsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree people were arrested in Sydney on Sunday evening, including a woman wearing a jacket reading "globalise the intifada”, during a protest...
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Jewish family say crew did not seek consent to film inside their home days after it was wrecked by Hamas in southern IsraelThe BBC has said it has reached a settlement with a Jewish family who survived Hamas's 7 October attacks in southern Israel after a news crew filmed inside their destroyed home.The reporting team, which included senior...
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Maximus Textoris Pulcher, an official resident at Rue de la Loi 16, shows a warmer side of Bart De Wever For nearly 15 years, Britain's Larry the Cat has charmed visitors to 10 Downing Street. Now another prime ministerial pet is proving a social media hit in Belgium.Maximus Textoris Pulcher was announced in August as an official resident at the...
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Nationals leader David Littleproud warns against prolonged Iraq-style operation in Venezuela as Greens senator David Shoebridge raises concern about Trump's intervention Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government says it is waiting for the US to "set out the facts” on the operation to capture the...
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The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, was captured, flown to the US and is facing trial in New York. What does it mean for the country – and the world?In the early hours of Saturday morning, scenes unfolded on the streets of the Venezuelan capital Caracas that could have come from a blockbuster movie. The power was cut, explosions ripped...
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Washington keeping 15,000-strong military presence in Caribbean in case interim president hinders US objectivesUS politics liveThe prospect of the United States seizing direct control of Venezuela appeared to recede on Sunday after the shocking ousting of president Nicolás Maduro – but US officials warned they might make a fresh military...
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President Trump issued a stark warning of further US military action against Venezuela if President Maduro does not "behave." This follows a US operation that led to Maduro and his wife's capture and detention in Brooklyn, where they face federal charges including narco-terrorism and drug trafficking.
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In an inspiring vision, tech visionary Vinod Khosla believes that artificial intelligence will transform healthcare, enabling machines to take over diagnostics and decision-making tasks, allowing physicians to devote more time to compassionate patient interactions.
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Marvel, Lost and Hobbit actor says 'almost every area in my brain is functioning at a decreased capacity' after she fainted and fell face-first into a boulderEvangeline Lilly has revealed she has brain damage, months after she suffered a concussion when she fainted and fell face-first into a boulder.The 46-year-old Canadian actor, known for her...
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A tense calm held in Venezuela on Sunday, a day after President Nicolas Maduro was deposed and captured in an American military operation. Maduro was taken to the U.S., arriving late Saturday afternoon at a small airport in New York following the operation that extracted him and his wife, Cilia Flores, from their home in a military base in the...
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President Trump suggested US oil companies could revitalize Venezuela's struggling industry, potentially generating significant profits. Despite holding vast reserves, Venezuela produces only about 1 million barrels daily due to dilapidated infrastructure and lack of capital. While Chevron remains, significant investment would be required for...
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