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January 1, 2026 9:48 PM

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Many feared dead in fire at a New Year Party in Ski resort in Switzerland

In Switzerland, many people are feared dead and more than 100 injured after an explosion and fire ripped through the 'Le Constellation' bar in Crans-Montana ski resort in Valais Canton on New Year’s Eve. Police said the seriously injured were taken to hospitals in Sion and other cities, while rescue...

January 1, 2026 5:14 PM

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14 killed, 16 injured in accident in Pakistan

  In Pakistan, at least 14 passengers were killed and 16 others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a van in Punjab province yesterday. Officials said that nine passengers died at the scene, while five others later succumbed to their injuries at a hospital. Authorities told the media th...

January 1, 2026 5:09 PM

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Bulgaria adopts Euro as its official currency from today 

  Bulgaria joined the eurozone and adopted the euro as its official currency on New Year’s Day, becoming the 21st member of the euro area. To ensure a smooth transition, the Bulgarian lev will remain in circulation alongside the euro throughout January. From February 1, the euro will become the coun...

January 1, 2026 2:37 PM

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Several killed, many injured in massive fire in Switzerland 

Several people were killed and many others injured in a massive fire at a bar in Switzerland’s Alpine ski resort town of Crans-Montana during New Year celebrations.   According to Swiss police, the fire broke out at around 1:30 AM local time at a bar popular with tourists, as revellers were ringing ...

January 1, 2026 2:06 PM

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Global Village ushers in 2026 with seven fireworks displays & drone shows

Global Village welcomed 2026 with a large-scale New Year’s Eve celebration featuring seven fireworks displays and coordinated drone shows marking midnight moments across seven countries. The multicultural destination said the celebrations drew families and visitors who gathered to witness the sky li...

January 1, 2026 1:58 PM

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India, UAE Desert Cyclone II exercise concludes in Abu Dhabi

The second edition of the joint military exercise Desert Cyclone between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces concluded with a closing ceremony at Al-Hamra Training City in Abu Dhabi on December 30, marking the successful completion of nearly two weeks of intensive bilateral training. The exercis...

January 1, 2026 1:51 PM

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Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina urges unity to save Bangladesh from darkness

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and President of the Awami League Sheikh Hasina has accused the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of pushing the country towards darkness through unchecked corruption, falsehood, and the pursuit of serving personal interests.    In a New Year message shared by th...

January 1, 2026 12:26 PM

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Life-threatening bushfire in Australia prompts evacuation order

The Australian authorities have issued an emergency warning in view of life-threatening bushfire near the Perth Airport. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) has said that the bushfire moving towards the northern direction posed a threat to lives and homes and that residents need to ...

January 1, 2026 9:13 AM

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Iran appoints new central bank governor amid protests over plunging rial

Iran has appointed a new central bank governor following the resignation of the incumbent amid mass protests triggered by a sharp fall in the national currency. The official IRNA news agency reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian’s Cabinet on Wednesday appointed Abdolnasser Hemmati as Governor of...

January 1, 2026 10:16 AM

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UAE welcomes 2026 with large-scale New Year fireworks

The United Arab Emirates rang in the New Year with large-scale fireworks and drone displays that drew heavy crowds to waterfronts and city centres, with Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah hosting the most prominent celebrations.    The displays were staged across multiple public venues, with families and visi...