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January 4, 2026 6:28 PM January 4, 2026 6:28 PM

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Oman approves $29.77 billion budget for 2026, sets target of 4% economic growth

Oman has approved a $29.77 billion general state budget for 2026, projecting public expenditure of about $31.15 billion and setting a target of around 4 per cent economic growth. The budget also launches the next phase of its economic programme that aims for 4 per cent growth through 2030. The budge...

January 4, 2026 6:03 PM 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 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 2:05 PM 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...

January 4, 2026 2:02 PM January 4, 2026 2:02 PM

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk announces free Starlink internet access amid Venezuela crisis

Amid the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX-owned Starlink will provide free broadband internet services to people of Venezuela until February 3, following the US operation that ousted President Nicolás Maduro.   The announcement came as Venezuela remains...

January 4, 2026 2:00 PM January 4, 2026 2:00 PM

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China urges US to release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

China has said that the US should immediately release deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. According to a report by the Global Times, Beijing also called on Washington to stop efforts to topple Venezuela’s government and to address differences through dialogue and ...

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