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A fan waves the India national flag as Argentine footballer Lionel Messi unveils his 21-metre tall statue installed at the Sreebhumi Sporting Club in Lake Town, Kolkata, on Saturday. Photo: ANI

Messi unveils 70-foot statue in India, kicking off three-day tour

Football star's agenda includes visits to three cities, friendly matches and meetings with celebrities

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Messi to unveil giant statue of himself on India 'GOAT' tour

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Thailand strikes Cambodia as border conflict reignites

IndiGo chaos wipes $4.8bn from its market value as India signals strict action

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Sri Lankans in UAE mourn loss of loved ones as nation reels from deadly cyclone



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The seventh Abu Dhabi Marathon took place on Saturday. Photo: Wam

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Qasr Al Muwaiji in Al Ain is a popular tourist attraction. The National

Al Ain named Capital of Arab Tourism for 2026

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Apple teamed up with ChatGPT maker OpenAI last year and eventually launched Apple Intelligence, throwing its hat into the generative AI arena. Getty Images

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It is estimated there are more than 200 million stray dogs and about 500 million stray cats around the world. Leslie Pableo for The National

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Participants take part in the seventh annual Pyramids Half Marathon at the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, 13 December 2025. The event brings together runners from around the world to compete under the slogan Race Through History, offering distances of 21 km, 10 km, and 5 km. EPA / Mohamed Hossam

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Sole DXB hosts venues that reflect the city's evolving dining scene. Ruel Pableo for The National

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England spinner Shoaib Bashir has struggled for form out in Australia. EPA

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Indian, 32, who had 1.4 million Instagram followers, was found dead in Las Vegas hotel

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