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South Koreans now free to read North's newspaper, once banned as seditious 02 Jan 2026 - 02:33 pm
A visitor reads Rodong Sinmun (front), North Korea's top newspaper, at the National Library of Korea in Seoul on January 2, 2026. Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP
Eight Arab, Islamic Countries express deep concern on deterioration of humanitarian conditions in Gaza, call for immediate entry of aid to the Strip 02 Jan 2026 - 02:22 pm
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OIC holds emergency meeting on Somalia after Israeli recognition of Somaliland 02 Jan 2026 - 01:50 pm
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'Are they OK?': desperate search for the missing after Swiss fire 02 Jan 2026 - 01:46 pm
Mourners gather in front of flowers and candles laid near the site where a fire ripped through a crowded establishment during New Year's Eve celebrations in the Alpine ski resort town of Crans-Montana on January 1, 2026. Photo by MAXIME SCHMID / AFP
Hadi De Carrere rallies late to claim Umm Al Zubar Cup 02 Jan 2026 - 11:29 am
The connections of Hadi De Carrere pose with their trophies. Head of QREC Racing Operations Section Rashid Saed Adiba crowned the winners. PICS: Juhaim/QREC
World’s best riders target glory as H H The Father Amir’s Prix begins 02 Jan 2026 - 11:23 am
FROM LEFT: Director of Marketing and Communications Abdullah Al Qashouti, Deputy Event Director Mohammed Jaber Al Khayarin, CEO of In2Strides Alejandro Ancin Berdegue and Sporting Director of the Event Salemain Al Suwaidi attending a press conference at Al Shaqab yesterday.
Behind Taiwan’s AI-driven economic boom, ordinary people see little gain 02 Jan 2026 - 11:21 am
Staff work at a breakfast shop in Taipei, southeast China’s Taiwan.
Aviation sector soars ahead with significant breakthroughs in 2025 02 Jan 2026 - 11:19 am
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Bhavan’s Public School to commence operations at new campus in Abu Hamour 02 Jan 2026 - 10:45 am
All existing campuses of Bhavan’s Public School will be consolidated into this new facility.
MES Indian School hosts fun day for staff 02 Jan 2026 - 10:44 am
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17th Marmi Festival 2026 opens with Hadd Al Tahaddi Championship 02 Jan 2026 - 10:42 am
Falconers and participants after winning a competition on the first day of the festival.
Digital transformation enhances Medical Commission Services 02 Jan 2026 - 10:33 am
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Bunyan Student Centre holds winter camp with 300 participants 02 Jan 2026 - 10:31 am
Children during the camp.
Awqaf Ministry concludes Spring Quran Memorisation and Revision Programme 02 Jan 2026 - 10:29 am
The programme attracted 250 students from both citizens and residents, reflecting a strong turnout and high engagement.
Qatar welcomes 5.1 million tourists in 2025 02 Jan 2026 - 10:22 am
Camel-mounted royal guards patrol around the Amiri Diwan in Doha on November 13, 2025. (Photo by MAHMUD HAMS / AFP)
Tech events, digital investments propel Qatar’s economy 02 Jan 2026 - 10:20 am
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Ports activity accelerates with 64% rise in cargo movement 02 Jan 2026 - 10:13 am
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Local vegetable output hits 75,000 tonnes in 2025 02 Jan 2026 - 09:40 am
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Somalia assumes presidency of UN Security Council for January 01 Jan 2026 - 10:28 pm
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Israeli troops fire live rounds on civilians in western Syria 01 Jan 2026 - 10:16 pm
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