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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: Dubai

COP28 off to a historic start with Loss and Damages fund approved on first day

Immediately after the decision to operationalise this fund, the UAE and Germany announced that they will contribute $ 100 million each to the fund.

PM Narendra Modi set to attend COP28 in Dubai from 30 November

The PM will attend climate talks from 30 Nov to 1 Dec. In a statement, the government underlined India's committment to the issue of climate change. 

Dubai’s gold king Joy Alukkas started his rise with a revenge plan

In ‘Spreading Joy’, Joy Alukkas tells the story of how he became India’s richest jeweller. From spreading his wings under his brothers’ watchful eyes to setting up shop in Dubai.

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US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.