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NRIs in the UAE cannot legally pay property deposits for friends in India due to Indian foreign exchange laws. Attempting to do so risks serious violations of FEMA, leading to investigations by the Enforcement Directorate and hefty penalties. Buyers must use authorised channels like the RBI's LRS or local UAE financing for compliant transactions.
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Two activists, Nekima Levy Armstrong and St. Paul School Board member Chauntyll Louisa Allen, were arrested following a protest at Cities Church. The demonstration, which disrupted a service where an ICE official is a pastor, was in response to the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.
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In a dramatic turn of events, Mahmoud Khalil, an activist championing Palestinian rights and a one-time Columbia University student, finds himself on the brink of deportation from the United States. After enduring more than 100 days in detention, he was initially released by a federal judge.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech Tuesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, resonated in Mexico, a country which, much like Canada, has also been forced to grapple with the mercurial temperament of its much larger and powerful U.S. neighbour
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Donald Trump's son was on video call with woman when he saw a man repeatedly punch her, court toldDonald Trump's youngest son said he was "very close” to an alleged rape victim after raising the alarm about a suspected assault against her, a court has heard.Barron Trump was on a FaceTime video call a year ago with the woman, who cannot be named,...
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Actor gives emotional evidence against Associated Newspapers saying articles about her were 'deeply hurtful'Elizabeth Hurley has accused the publisher of the Daily Mail of bugging her windowsill as well as using information obtained from tapping her landline as she gave emotional evidence at the high court.Hurley had to stop several times to...
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Announcement that homes slated for closure will instead receive investment follows months of public outcryReform councillors have said they will not close a group of care homes in Lancashire after months of public outcry.Members of Lancashire county council, where the party won 52 of 84 seats in the May 2025 local elections, announced earlier this...
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Gorton and Denton MP's departure will trigger byelection in which Greater Manchester mayor could seek to standUK politics live – latest updatesAndrew Gwynne has said he will resign as an MP over his ill health, paving the way for Andy Burnham to potentially return to parliament – unless the Greater Manchester mayor is blocked by Keir Starmer.On...
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PM declines to say whether he supports Burnham standing as Gwynne steps down Andy Burnham may have a new route to parliament after the MP Andrew Gwynne reached a settlement with the Commons that would allow him to retire and call a byelection, Pippa Crerar, Jessica Elgot and Josh Halliday report.In her Sky News interview this morning, Kemi Badenoch...
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Friedrich Merz says global order changing at 'breathtaking pace' and urges leaders in Davos not to accept new realityDavos live – latest updatesThe German chancellor has warned that the rise of "great powers” is shaking the foundations of the old world order, unravelling it at "breathtaking pace”.Addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos...
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Union is demanding better safety standards for workers and passengers after two collisions this week killed 46Spain's largest train drivers' union has called a three-day nationwide strike to demand measures to guarantee the safety of railworkers and passengers after two deadly crashes this week killed at least 46 people, including two drivers.The...
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Foreign secretary says Britain supports president's Gaza plan but there are concerns around involvement of PutinUK politics live – latest updatesDavos live – latest updatesBritain will not join Donald Trump's "board of peace” on Thursday, Yvette Cooper has said, citing concerns about Russian involvement.The foreign secretary said the UK...
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While Donald Trump has dropped his threats to annex Greenland, for now, emergency EU meeting will go ahead to discuss volatile situationEU leaders are gathering in Brussels to discuss the volatile "new normal” in transatlantic relations, after weeks of escalating threats from Donald Trump over Greenland that were suddenly dropped over a vague...
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Researcher points to 'medicalisation of masculinity' after investigating how men's health is being monetised online"If you're not waking up in the morning with a boner, there's a large possibility that you have low testosterone levels,” an influencer on TikTok with more than 100,000 followers warns his viewers.Despite screening for low...
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Opposition lawmakers say they will seek to impeach José Jerí over undisclosed meetings in Lima's ChinatownPeru's interim president, José Jerí, has denied lying to the country and claimed he was the victim of a plot to discredit him amid a growing political scandal over his secretive meetings with Chinese businessmen.Jerí, 39, who took office...
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Marineland seeks approval to sell belugas to the United States after its China export proposal was rejected'It's heartbreaking': how 30 captive beluga whales have become pawns in row over animal crueltyMarineland, the Canadian amusement park and aquarium which has threatened to kill its captive whales, wants government approval to sell the belugas...
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Archaeologists say stencil painted with ochre in limestone cave on Muna Island was created at least 67,800 years agoThe faded outline of a hand on a cave wall in Indonesia may be the world's oldest known rock art, according to archaeologists who say it was created at least 67,800 years ago.The ancient hand stencil was discovered in a limestone cave...
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The UAE has enacted a new Child Digital Safety Law, holding parents legally accountable for their children's online activities. Effective January 1, 2026, the law mandates "Digital Due Diligence," requiring guardians to ensure age-appropriate platform use and prevent data sharing. Neglect can result in fines ranging from AED 5,000 to AED 100,000,...
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Mamdani, 34, rode a wave of anti-establishment anger to City Hall, campaigning on taxing the rich, rethinking policing and shifting resources towards housing and mental health. Tisch, 44, is the scion of one of New York's wealthiest families and a firm believer in proactive policing. She was appointed commissioner in 2024 and quickly earned...
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Ukraine president accuses EU leaders of waiting for direction from Donald Trump in blistering speech at DavosDavos live – latest updatesVolodymyr Zelenskyy has taken aim at Europe in a speech at Davos, accusing leaders of being in "Greenland mode” as they waited for leadership from Donald Trump on Ukraine and other geopolitical crises rather...
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Research for first time suggests tendon and bones in heavier species would have made bounding possibleGiant 250kg kangaroos that once roamed Australia would probably have been able to hop despite their enormous size, researchers have said.While modern kangaroos are known for their ability to travel large distances by jumping with both hind legs at...
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Jens-Frederik Nielsen says he is willing to talk to US to find a solution but repeats key demandsZelenskyy's speech looks to be slightly late, as Indonesia's president Prabowo Subianto is still speaking.Don't worry: I'm keeping an eye on this for you."Hardly any details are known yet about the proposed Greenland deal. But we need them in order to...
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Reporters Without Borders said the ruling against the 26-year-old journalist showed a 'blatant disregard for press freedom' in the Southeast Asian nationA young Filipino journalist who spent nearly six years in a crowded provincial prison was found guilty of terror financing on Thursday, in a case rights groups and a UN rapporteur labelled a...
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Many Greenlanders remain uneasy after President Donald Trump withdrew his threat to impose new tariffs on European nations and announced a "framework” of a NATO deal on the territory, which he promises will be a great deal for everybody. NBC News' Ellison Barber spoke with Greenlanders about their reactions and concerns regarding Greenland's...
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Judge has brought indictment after nearby residents launched legal action in 2024 saying the concerts made their lives a miseryReal Madrid could face trial for alleged environmental offences after a Spanish judge ruled there was sufficient evidence that loud concerts held at the club's Bernabéu stadium, which has been dubbed "the torture-drome”...
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Dubai's Crown Prince shared a viral image of the Burj Khalifa covered in snow, sparking a city-wide fascination with the current cold snap. While a fantasy, the 'real feel' temperature has dropped significantly, with Jebel Jais recording near-freezing levels.
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US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Davos, stating the talks went well. Trump conveyed a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging an end to the war, which has resulted in significant casualties. Despite previous efforts, no major progress has been made in resolving the conflict.
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Details of agreement are scant and president has tendency to back down and then relaunch a fight weeks laterUK politics live – latest updatesDavos live – latest updatesThe outline deal struck by Mark Rutte and Donald Trump to step up Nato's presence in the Arctic – so long as it does not undermine the sovereignty of Greenland or Denmark –...
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Kai Cenat went viral at Paris Men's Fashion Week 2026 after a video showed him carrying a Vivet journal showcasing his fashion ideas. While some fans praised the move, others called it "performative,” accusing him of forcing authenticity. The clip crossed 10 million views, sparking debate and comparisons to Kanye West's creative persona.
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The book argues that while the training provided is civilian in nature, the aviation skills acquired are inherently transferable. Schweizer writes that early-stage pilot instruction, including navigation, instrument flying, emergency handling, and multi-engine operations, forms the foundation of military aviation and reduces the time and cost...
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Researchers find with high confidence that security officials used Cellebrite to extract data from activists' phonesAuthorities in Jordan appear to be using an Israeli digital tool to extract information from the mobile phones of activists and protesters who have been critical of Israel and spoken out in support of Gaza, according to a new report...
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Nato chief Mark Rutte says there is 'a lot of work to be done', as some Danish MPs voice concern at Greenland apparently being sidelined in US president's talks Donald Trump's announcement of a "framework of a future deal” that would settle the issue of Greenland after weeks of escalating threats has been met with profound scepticism from people...
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