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Jan 04, 2026
Kabul [Afghanistan], January 4: Despite being blind, Reshad Hassan is busy writing books in Braille. He dismisses the idea that vision loss is a disability that can prevent a determined person from living a normal life in society.
6.5-magnitude quake hits 4 km NNW of Rancho Viejo, Mexico
Jan 03, 2026
Guinean opposition party appeals presidential election results to Supreme Court
Chinese plug-in model tops Israel's car sales in 2025
Scientists uncover hidden bacteria survival strategy, paving way for new treatments
Over 20 killed, dozens injured in Saudi airstrikes in Yemen's Hadramout -- medical source
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Iranian FM vows to "forcefully reject" interference after Trump's threat to "rescue" protesters
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....
Israeli forces fire near peacekeepers in S. Lebanon despite prior notification: UNIFIL
Geneva [Switzerland], January 3: The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Friday said Israeli forces opened fire near its peacekeepers in southern Lebanon...
Yemen's STC declares 2-yr transitional phase ahead of referendum
Sanaa [Yemen], January 3: Chief of Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) Aidarous Al-Zubaidi announced here on Friday the launch of a two-year transitional period during...
Over 1 mln people in Gaza still urgently need shelter assistance: UN
Gaza [Palestine], January 3: An estimated more than 1 million people, or every other person in Gaza, still urgently need shelter assistance, the Office of...
Trump details aspirin habit, denies falling asleep in meetings
Washington [US], January 3: US President Donald Trump said he has for years taken a daily dose of aspirin higher than medically recommended, citing habit...
Brazil's Bolsonaro to return to prison after court rejects house arrest bid
Brasilia [Brazil], January 3: Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro will be returned to prison following a series of medical operations after the Supreme Court rejected...
Venezuela released more than 80 political prisoners, says monitoring group
Caracas [Venezuela], January 3: The government of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has released 87 political prisoners, an independent monitoring group said on Thursday.
Precious metals kick off New Year on strong note
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.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival 2026 to begin on 6th January
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
NCM issues fog advisory for internal, coastal areas
Norway hits record as electric vehicles capture 95.9% of 2025 new car market
Ministry of Defence announces completion of UAE Armed Forces' return from Yemen
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor
Jan 02, 2026
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
