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Denmark urges Trump to stop threats to take over Greenland – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-05T08:43:28+00:00

Danish PM backed by regional leaders as Trump doubles down on claim that Greenland should become part of USMeanwhile, at least two people were killed in a series of overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine, just a day before a high-level diplomatic summit in Paris on ending the war.AFP reported that the strikes caused power outrages in some areas of the country, with backup systems activated to maintain water and heating supplies, the official said, as temperatures dropped to -8C. Continue reading...

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Venezuela’s acting president meets cabinet ministers

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-01-05T08:42:16+00:00

Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez met with the country’s cabinet of ministers after Maduro's abduction.

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SAIL posts best-ever December sales, volumes jump 37%

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-05T08:40:57+00:00

The strong showing helped sustain SAIL’s growth momentum in FY26, with April–December sales reaching 147 lakh tonnes, up 17 per cent year-on-year

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Sundaram Alterantes aims to raise ₹2,000 crore realty fund my March

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-05T08:39:15+00:00

Sundaram Finance group said it has already raised ₹1,000 crore in the SA Real Estate Credit Fund V over the last 3 months and aims to raise another ₹500-1,000 crore by March, as per an official statement

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Sundaram Alterantes aims to raise ₹2,000 crore realty fund by March

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-05T08:39:15+00:00

Sundaram Finance group said it has already raised ₹1,000 crore in the SA Real Estate Credit Fund V over the last 3 months and aims to raise another ₹500-1,000 crore by March, as per an official statement

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Who is Venezuela’s acting leader, Delcy Rodríguez?

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-01-05T08:26:38+00:00

The veteran politician, lawyer and diplomat played a key role in overhauling Venezuela’s economic policy and developing close ties with the business community.

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Protests in US cities over Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-05T08:25:12+00:00

Hundreds gathered coast to coast, even as many in the diaspora celebrated ousting of MaduroTop Republicans backpedal from Trump claim that US will run VenezuelaProtests bubbled up in several US cities over the weekend as people demonstrated against the Trump administration’s unilateral military intervention in Venezuela – even as many in the diaspora publicly celebrated the forced removal of president Nicolás Maduro.Gatherings took place as crowds expressed opposition to a potential war with Venezuela and to declare illegal the US operation to snatch Maduro early on Saturday and bring him to t

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Bluefin tuna fetches record $3.2m at Tokyo auction

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-01-05T08:19:49+00:00

The 243kg fish went to a man known as the Tuna King, who said "the year's first tuna brings good luck".

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Universal Music India to pick 30% stake in Excel Entertainment

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-05T08:19:45+00:00

“Under the agreement, which values Excel at ₹2,400 crore, UMI will become a significant minority shareholder in Excel with a 30 per cent equity stake,” UMI said in a statement

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December palm oil imports fall to 8-month low on weak demand

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-05T07:42:00+00:00

Palm oil imports fell 20 per cent month-on-month in December to 507,000 metric tonnes, the lowest since April 2025, according to estimates ​from dealers

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Donald Trump warns of ‘big price to pay’ if Caracas fails to toe line

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-05T07:41:53+00:00

Washington keeping 15,000-strong military presence in Caribbean in case interim president hinders US objectivesThe prospect of the United States seizing direct control of Venezuela appeared to recede on Sunday after the shocking ousting of president Nicolás Maduro – but US officials warned they might make a fresh military intervention if interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, did not accommodate their demands.Speaking to reporters late Sunday, Donald Trump also raised the possibility of military action in Colombia. Continue reading...

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Hindustan Laboratories files DRHP with SEBI for IPO

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-05T07:36:05+00:00

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of 50 lakh shares and an offer for sale of 91 lakh shares by the promoter.

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Il blitz Usa in Venezuela minaccia gli interessi cinesi, Pechino: “Saranno protetti dalla legge”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-01-05T07:35:44+00:00

Da oltre trent’anni la Cina sta acquisendo influenza sull’intera regione, diventando il principale partner commerciale di molti Paesi, soppiantando gli Stati Uniti. Ora però potrebbero esserci possibili battute d'arresto, soprattutto per quanto riguarda i progetti della Via della Seta in America Latina

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Sensex, Nifty trade flat at noon as IT stocks drag

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-05T07:27:34+00:00

IT stocks remained the biggest drag, with Infosys, HCL Tech and Wipro losing up to 2 per cent. HDFC Bank and ONGC also weighed on the benchmarks.

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Thirty-two Cubans killed during US attack on Venezuela

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-01-05T07:23:24+00:00

Cuba's president said military and intelligence operatives were providing protection to captured leader Nicolás Maduro.

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SBI to promote India-Israel trade in rupee

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-05T07:19:39+00:00

Israeli entities undertaking exports/imports through this mechanism shall receive and make payments in INR, which shall be credited into the Special Rupee Vostro Account, against invoices for the supply/purchase of goods or services from the Israeli seller/buyer, the SBI executive said

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Цукерберг с перфоратором и пивная вакцина: новости, которые вы могли пропустить

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-01-05T07:09:02+00:00

На этой неделе стало известно, как извинился Марк Цукерберг за то, что он – тот самый «сосед с перфоратором» из мема. В США подсчитали, сколько сотрудников заменили на ИИ в 2025 г. Зато благодаря ИИ возникла новая необычная профессия. В Германии воспользовались Рождеством и ограбили банк. Работа по выходным входит в моду не только у преступников, но и у офисных работников. Соцсети приравняли к сигаретам. Наконец, вакцинация пивом угрожает антиваксерам.

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Bajaj Finance shares slip despite strong Q3 business update

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-05T07:05:39+00:00

The stock slipped 0.84 per cent to ₹982.10 even as assets under management rose 22 per cent year-on-year to about ₹4.86 lakh crore.

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Сквозь плоть и время: как один эксперимент перевернул представление о диагностике

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-01-05T07:04:16+00:00

5 января 1896 г. в Вене была опубликована статья о новом виде излучения, открытом немецким физиком Вильгельмом Рентгеном. Сам он называл его X-лучи, хотя для нас оно больше известно как рентгеновское излучение. Открытие быстро нашло практическое применение Сейчас его используют в самых разных сферах – от медицины и промышленности до астрономии и искусства. «Ведомости» рассказывают, как удалось обнаружить новый вид излучения и чем оно помогает в повседневной жизни.

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Kerala Vigilance flags FCRA lapses, seeks CBI inquiry into Manappat Foundation

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-05T07:01:24+00:00

Official sources said the recommendation relates to foreign funds raised for the ‘Punarjani’ rehabilitation project between 2018 and 2022, during which around ₹1.22 crore was credited to the NGO’s FCRA account

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