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People inspect damage to their homes caused by Israeli air strikes on January 18 in Rafah, Gaza. GettyNorway and Arab states seek Gaza solution from Oslo Accords' ‘false promises’
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At least 12 Gujarat pupils killed after boat capsizes
Such incidents are common in India, where many vessels have inadequate safety equipment
The scene at Harni Lake in Vadodara on Thursday, where the boat overturned. AP
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The Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is scheduled to be opened to the public after its grand opening on January 22. AFPWeek-long inauguration of Hindu Ram Temple begins in India
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Illicit cryptocurrency transactions drop 48% to $24 billion in 2023
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Some forms of illicit cryptocurrency activity, such as darknet market sales and ransomware extortion, still take place predominantly in Bitcoin, according to Chainalysis. Reuters
Al Amar gold mine, south-west of Riyadh. Saudi Arabia currently accounts for about 37.9 per cent of Mena's $16 billion metals and mining market. ReutersCan Saudi Arabia be a mineral mining powerhouse?
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President Sheikh Mohamed speaks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expresses his appreciation for the UAE’s mediation efforts
President Sheikh Mohamed spoke with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a telephone call on Friday. UAE Presidential Court/AFP
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid approved the appointments on Friday. Dubai Media OfficeSheikh Mohammed approves new Dubai government appointments
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Ukraine's priority is to regain control of its skies, Davos told
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Latvia on January 11. AFPZelenskyy rules out ceasefire, fearing it would help Russia rearm
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