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It's awful that Trump is seeking to do away with US birthright citizenship: Biden

US President Joe Biden said on Sunday he thought it was awful that President-elect Donald Trump was trying to do away with birthright citizenship in the United States.

HMPV in India: Three cases detected; surveillance intensified

An infant from Rajasthan has tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, officials said on Monday, taking the total number of HMPV cases detected in India so far to three.

Dubai blooms with 2.5M flowers in green project

The Dh245-million project spans over 1.4 million sqm on key roads and intersections

Himesh Reshammiya musical Badass Ravi Kumar trailer drops

The trailer of Himesh Reshammiya's movie Badass Ravi Kumar has finally arrived.

Akshay Kumar is flying high after news of niece Simar making a big screen debut

This year will see many new talents entering the Indian film industry.

Aamir Khan lauds son Junaid for Loveyapa

Aamir Khan appreciated the work of all the actors in Loveyapa, which stars his son Junaid Khan.

Enrique happy with PSG's fighting spirit in Super Cup victory

Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique praised his team for starting the year on the right foot and said their 1-0 win over AS Monaco in the French Super Cup on Sunday thanks to Ousmane Dembele's last-gasp goal was well-deserved.

Slot defends Alexander-Arnold after poor performance at Anfield

Liverpool boss Arne Slot defended Trent Alexander-Arnold who drew scathing criticism from pundits after their 2-2 draw with mid-table Manchester United on Sunday, a result that felt like \"two points lost\" for the Premier League leaders.

'Superstar' Maher on a mission to promote women's rugby

American social media sensation Ilona Maher says she loves being a rugby \"superstar\" but hopes to raise the profile of fellow players in the women's game.

Grealish must fight for spot, says Manchester City boss Guardiola

Jack Grealish must fight for his place in Manchester City's starting line-up and rediscover the level he showcased during the club's treble-winning season, manager Pep Guardiola said.

Proteas gear up for WTC final with thumping win

South Africa made light work of a modest target of 58 to claim victory against Pakistan by 10 wickets at a sun-bathed Newlands on Monday, wrapping up the series 2-0 inside four days of the second and final Test.

Man United need to keep their feet on the ground

Manchester United getting a draw at Anfield in any season is a positive result and bearing in mind just how poor they have been these last few months it is almost a miracle they managed just that on Sunday.

Oogum Booguim singer Brenton Wood dies

Brenton Wood, the singer who sang Oogum Boogum Song and followed it with hits like Gimme Little Sign, died at the age of 83 at his home in Moreno Valley, CA on Friday, Deadline reported.

Did Zendaya get engaged to Spidey?

Zendaya's appearance at the 2025 Golden Globes has grabbed headlines, with fans speculating that she and Tom Holland might be engaged, E! online reported.

Amorim praises United's intensity after spirited draw with Liverpool

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim was delighted with the intensity his side showed in their breathless 2-2 draw with Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday, but said his team's performance left him wanting more.

Star Wars actor Jake Lloyd on schizophrenia diagnosis

The 1999 Star Wars: Episode I-The Phantom Menace child actor Jake Lloyd opened up about his mental health struggle and schizophrenia diagnosis.

India would have lost 5-0 to Australia without Bumrah, says Harbhajan

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes that if star quick Jasprit Bumrah had not taken part in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India would have suffered a 5-0 series defeat instead of a 3-1 humbling by Australia.

Eurozone economy ended 2024 in precarious state, PMI shows

The eurozone economy ended 2024 in a fragile state, according a survey which showed overall activity contracted for a second straight month in December as a modest recovery in the services industry failed to offset a deeper downturn in manufacturing.

'Strong' Trump can help end Ukraine war, Zelensky says

President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism in an interview published on Sunday that \"strong\" incoming US president Donald Trump will be able to force Russia into peace talks and end the war in Ukraine.

Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Festival to start today

All of the UAE's leading longdistance stables and riders will be in action at the 17th edition of the Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Festival at Dubai International Endurance City (DIEC) in Seeh AI Salam from January 7-11.

UK business morale hits two-year low

British companies are the gloomiest since former Prime Minister Liz Truss' September 2022 \"mini-budget\", following unexpectedly large tax increases in the new Labour government's Oct. 30 budget, a business survey showed.

Deepfake porn targets women politicians

From the United States to Italy, Britain, and Pakistan, female politicians are increasingly becoming victims of Al-generated deepfake pornography or sexualised images, in a troubling trend that researchers say threatens women's participation in public life.

Chinese bourses ask big fund managers to restrict stock selling: Sources

China's main stock exchanges asked some large mutual funds to restrict stock selling at the start of the year, sources said, as authorities sought to calm markets heading into a tricky period for the world's second-largest economy.

China rushes to shore up sliding yuan and stocks

China's stock exchanges and central bank rushed to defend a tumbling yuan and falling stock markets on Monday, trying to soothe investors concerned about Donald Trump's return to the White House and Beijing's ability to revive the economy.

Mass push in Germany to ban fireworks after New Year's chaos

Almost 1.5 million Germans backed a police union push on Monday to ban fireworks on New Year's Eve after the latest celebrations were again marred by deaths, injuries and arrests.

Exodus by Wall Street banks from climate group worries advocates

US lenders have been rushing in recent weeks to leave one of the world's top banking sector climate coalitions, drawing scorn from campaigners who worry the industry is losing resolve to take action on fossil fuels.

'Protect our people': Armed Syrian volunteers watch over Damascus

Every night, Damascus residents stand guard outside shops and homes armed with light weapons often supplied by Syria's new rulers, eager to fill the security vacuum that followed the recent takeover.

Musk influence limited in Germany, says spokesperson

Elon Musk's influence on the people of Germany is limited, a German government spokesperson said on Monday, downplaying the US billionaire's reach after he criticised Chancellor Olaf Scholz and got behind the far-right Alternative for Germany.

Dubai mothers welcome remote work on Fridays

New mothers employed in Dubai government offices will benefit from a new initiative allowing them to work from home on Fridays during the first year after their maternity leave.

Germany sees rise in far-right crime with online offences as main driver

Germany saw a jump in cases of crime attributed to the far right in 2024, driven largely by online offences and hate speech, a government spokesperson said on Monday.