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Tamil Nadu Welcomes Large Flamingo Flocks In Coastal Areas
Greater flamingos have once again migrated to Thoothukudi from various parts of Africa, southern Asia, the Middle East, and southern Europe. This monsoon season, painted storks have arrived in large numbers at White Lotus Pond, Tamil nadu.
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Belly Dancer Arrested In Egypt For "Using Seductive Techniques" In Reels
A belly dancer was detained in Egypt for "using seductive techniques" in her dance videos posted to Instagram. Sohila Tarek Hassan Haggag, an Egypt-born and naturalised Italian, was arrested at Cairo International Airport on June 22.
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Ancient DNA Shows Genetic Link Between Egypt And Mesopotamia
Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. This finding is significant as it gives evidence of an insight hinted in earlier works.
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Most World Heritage Sites At Risk Of Drought Or Flooding: UN
Almost three quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN's cultural agency said on Tuesday.
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US To Screen Social Media Accounts Of Visa Applicants In These Categories
In a move aimed at strengthening visa screening procedures, the United States has announced that effective immediately, all individuals applying for an F, M, or J non-immigrant visa are required to adjust the privacy settings on all of their social m
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Trump's Travel Ban Comes Into Effect. List Of 12 Affected Countries
The new travel ban ordered by US President Donald Trump is set to come into effect from Monday. The ban restricts citizens of 12 countries -- mostly from Africa and the Middle East -- from entering the United States.
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US Imposes Sanctions On 4 World Court Judges Over Israeli PM's Arrest Warrant
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court including over an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ramping up pressure on The Hague-based court of last resort.
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Opinion | Europe To Africa, Why Pakistan's Terror Exports Aren't India's Problem Alone
Instead of trying to throttle back on terrorism post-Operation Sindoor, the Pakistanis, in their victory mindset, have empowered them even more.
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Reports Of Relocation Plan Follow Trump Proposal To "Take Over" Gaza
The plan is under "serious consideration", and the Trump administration has discussed it with Libya's leadership, NBC News reported.
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Pope Francis Death Highlights: Pontiff Died Of Heart Stroke, Says Vatican
Pope Francis Death News: Pope Francis, the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics in the world since March 2013, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after battling various ailments, the Vatican said.
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PS5 Price Increased in the UK, Europe and Other Markets, Sony Cites 'Challenging Economic Environment'
Sony is increasing the price of the PlayStation 5 in select markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Australia, and New Zealand, the company announced Sunday. The PlayStation parent cited “challenging economic environment” as the reason for the price hike of its console.
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Anti-Gay Law In Kenya Could Cost Country $7.8 Billion Annually: Report
A proposed anti-gay law in Kenya could cost the country up to $7.8 billion per year, a charity said Wednesday in a report on the economic impact of discrimination in East Africa.
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Partial Solar Eclipse of March 2025: Satellite Images to Show Moon’s Shadow
A partial solar eclipse will take place on March 29, 2025, visible across parts of Europe, Africa, and North America. The event will reach its peak in Nunavik, Canada, where 94% of the sun will be covered at sunrise. From space, weather satellites like GOES-16 and Himawari will capture images of the moon’s shadow. The International Space Station ...
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Sudan, Somalia Or Somaliland? US, Israel Turn To Africa For Gaza Relocation
The US and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations for resettling Palestinians uprooted from the Gaza Strip under Donald Trump's proposed postwar plan.
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Ancient Migration Shaped Yemen's Unique Genetic Makeup, Finds New Study
A detailed genetic analysis of Yemen has uncovered the region's complex migration history. By studying 46 Yemeni genomes, the research reveals significant genetic influences from East Africa, the Levant, and Arabia. Maternal DNA shows a marked African presence, with one-third of individuals carrying African-specific mitochondrial haplogroups, parti...
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Tamil Nadu Welcomes Large Flamingo Flocks In Coastal Areas
Greater flamingos have once again migrated to Thoothukudi from various parts of Africa, southern Asia, the Middle East, and southern Europe. This monsoon season, painted storks have arrived in large numbers at White Lotus Pond, Tamil nadu.
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Belly Dancer Arrested In Egypt For "Using Seductive Techniques" In Reels
A belly dancer was detained in Egypt for "using seductive techniques" in her dance videos posted to Instagram. Sohila Tarek Hassan Haggag, an Egypt-born and naturalised Italian, was arrested at Cairo International Airport on June 22.
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Ancient DNA Shows Genetic Link Between Egypt And Mesopotamia
Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. This finding is significant as it gives evidence of an insight hinted in earlier works.
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Most World Heritage Sites At Risk Of Drought Or Flooding: UN
Almost three quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN's cultural agency said on Tuesday.
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US To Screen Social Media Accounts Of Visa Applicants In These Categories
In a move aimed at strengthening visa screening procedures, the United States has announced that effective immediately, all individuals applying for an F, M, or J non-immigrant visa are required to adjust the privacy settings on all of their social m
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Trump's Travel Ban Comes Into Effect. List Of 12 Affected Countries
The new travel ban ordered by US President Donald Trump is set to come into effect from Monday. The ban restricts citizens of 12 countries -- mostly from Africa and the Middle East -- from entering the United States.
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US Imposes Sanctions On 4 World Court Judges Over Israeli PM's Arrest Warrant
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court including over an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ramping up pressure on The Hague-based court of last resort.
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Opinion | Europe To Africa, Why Pakistan's Terror Exports Aren't India's Problem Alone
Instead of trying to throttle back on terrorism post-Operation Sindoor, the Pakistanis, in their victory mindset, have empowered them even more.
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Reports Of Relocation Plan Follow Trump Proposal To "Take Over" Gaza
The plan is under "serious consideration", and the Trump administration has discussed it with Libya's leadership, NBC News reported.
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Pope Francis Death Highlights: Pontiff Died Of Heart Stroke, Says Vatican
Pope Francis Death News: Pope Francis, the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics in the world since March 2013, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after battling various ailments, the Vatican said.
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PS5 Price Increased in the UK, Europe and Other Markets, Sony Cites 'Challenging Economic Environment'
Sony is increasing the price of the PlayStation 5 in select markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Australia, and New Zealand, the company announced Sunday. The PlayStation parent cited “challenging economic environment” as the reason for the price hike of its console.
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Anti-Gay Law In Kenya Could Cost Country $7.8 Billion Annually: Report
A proposed anti-gay law in Kenya could cost the country up to $7.8 billion per year, a charity said Wednesday in a report on the economic impact of discrimination in East Africa.
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Partial Solar Eclipse of March 2025: Satellite Images to Show Moon’s Shadow
A partial solar eclipse will take place on March 29, 2025, visible across parts of Europe, Africa, and North America. The event will reach its peak in Nunavik, Canada, where 94% of the sun will be covered at sunrise. From space, weather satellites like GOES-16 and Himawari will capture images of the moon’s shadow. The International Space Station ...
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Sudan, Somalia Or Somaliland? US, Israel Turn To Africa For Gaza Relocation
The US and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations for resettling Palestinians uprooted from the Gaza Strip under Donald Trump's proposed postwar plan.
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Ancient Migration Shaped Yemen's Unique Genetic Makeup, Finds New Study
A detailed genetic analysis of Yemen has uncovered the region's complex migration history. By studying 46 Yemeni genomes, the research reveals significant genetic influences from East Africa, the Levant, and Arabia. Maternal DNA shows a marked African presence, with one-third of individuals carrying African-specific mitochondrial haplogroups, parti...
