January 4, 2026 6:03 PM

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OPEC+ agrees to maintain steady oil output amid geopolitical uncertainty

OPEC+ has agreed in principle to maintain steady oil output despite rising political tensions among key members and widening geopolitical uncertainty. The eight participating countries, Saudi Arabia, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Iraq, Algeria and Oman, collectively pump abou...

January 4, 2026 5:47 PM

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UAE expresses concern over Yemen escalation, urges dialogue and restraint

The United Arab Emirates has said it is closely watching recent developments in Yemen. It expressed deep concern over the continuing escalation and urged the Yemeni people to exercise restraint and prioritise wisdom to safeguard security and stability in the country.   In a statement, the UAE called...

January 4, 2026 4:54 PM

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Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan says MGNREGA became synonym for corruption

Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today said that MGNREGA had become a synonym for corruption, where workers were often sidelined and routinely exploited.     Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Mr Chouhan called out Congress for allegedly misleading the public over the newly ...

January 4, 2026 2:05 PM

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Japan issues emergency alert after North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles

Japan has issued an emergency alert after North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea today, just hours before South Korea’s president leaves for China for talks expected to cover North Korea’s nuclear program. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement that it detec...