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"Political Vultures": PM Modi Slams Congress Over Response To Iran War
"Certain national parties in our nation are busy playing 'bread-and-butter' politics with these issues. Leading them is the Congress," PM Narendra Modi
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Flight Cancelled Due To War? Why Your Travel Insurance May Not Pay
At the heart of the issue is a basic but often misunderstood fact: travel insurance is designed for personal emergencies, not global crises.
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Opinion | With A Takaichi Mandate, India-Japan Collaboration Can Enter a New Era
As global crises - from the war in Iran to instability in the Indo-Pacific - test the resilience of nations, a reinvigorated India-Japan partnership offers a model for meaningful international engagement.
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As Iran Conflict Deepens, These 9 Health Crises Are Likely To Impact The Middle East
As tensions escalate in Iran and across the Middle East, health agencies warn of a growing public-health crisis. From trauma injuries and disease outbreaks to medicine shortages and mental health trauma, these are the major health emergencies.
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'Soggy Paper Straw' Memes Go Viral As Iran War Tensions Dominate Social Media
From wars to economic crises, social media users often turn serious headlines into satire - and right now, the humble paper straw has become the internet's unlikely symbol of that frustration.
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Long Queues At UK Petrol Stations Amid Fears Of Fuel Price Hike, Public Told To Avoid Panic Buying
Iran's retaliation attacks, triggered by the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have pushed oil prices up by 13%.
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Anthropic's Head Of AI Safety Quits, Warns Of 'World In Peril' In Cryptic Resignation Letter
Mrinank Sharma resigns as head of Anthropic's safeguards team, citing AI safety concerns and conflicts with organisational values.
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WHO Seeks $1 Billion For Global Health Emergencies: All About These Diseases With Critical Impact
The WHO has identified 36 of the world's most severe health emergencies in 2026, driven by outbreaks of cholera, measles, malaria, malnutrition, and conflict-linked disease collapse.
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Bitchat Becomes Jamaica’s Go-to App as Hurricane Melissa Cripples Communication
As Hurricane Melissa devastates parts of the Caribbean, Jamaica has witnessed a sharp rise in downloads of Jack Dorsey’s BitChat app. The decentralised platform enables offline, encrypted communication through Bluetooth mesh networks, providing a vital tool for residents facing power and internet outages. BitChat’s growing popularity underscore...
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Food Inequality Is Fuelling Both Global Hunger And Climate Change: New Report
The recently released EAT-Lancet Commission report highlights how the richest 30% of the globe are responsible for around 70% of food-related climate costs.
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"Political Vultures": PM Modi Slams Congress Over Response To Iran War
"Certain national parties in our nation are busy playing 'bread-and-butter' politics with these issues. Leading them is the Congress," PM Narendra Modi
-
Flight Cancelled Due To War? Why Your Travel Insurance May Not Pay
At the heart of the issue is a basic but often misunderstood fact: travel insurance is designed for personal emergencies, not global crises.
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Opinion | With A Takaichi Mandate, India-Japan Collaboration Can Enter a New Era
As global crises - from the war in Iran to instability in the Indo-Pacific - test the resilience of nations, a reinvigorated India-Japan partnership offers a model for meaningful international engagement.
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As Iran Conflict Deepens, These 9 Health Crises Are Likely To Impact The Middle East
As tensions escalate in Iran and across the Middle East, health agencies warn of a growing public-health crisis. From trauma injuries and disease outbreaks to medicine shortages and mental health trauma, these are the major health emergencies.
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'Soggy Paper Straw' Memes Go Viral As Iran War Tensions Dominate Social Media
From wars to economic crises, social media users often turn serious headlines into satire - and right now, the humble paper straw has become the internet's unlikely symbol of that frustration.
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Long Queues At UK Petrol Stations Amid Fears Of Fuel Price Hike, Public Told To Avoid Panic Buying
Iran's retaliation attacks, triggered by the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have pushed oil prices up by 13%.
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Anthropic's Head Of AI Safety Quits, Warns Of 'World In Peril' In Cryptic Resignation Letter
Mrinank Sharma resigns as head of Anthropic's safeguards team, citing AI safety concerns and conflicts with organisational values.
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WHO Seeks $1 Billion For Global Health Emergencies: All About These Diseases With Critical Impact
The WHO has identified 36 of the world's most severe health emergencies in 2026, driven by outbreaks of cholera, measles, malaria, malnutrition, and conflict-linked disease collapse.
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Bitchat Becomes Jamaica’s Go-to App as Hurricane Melissa Cripples Communication
As Hurricane Melissa devastates parts of the Caribbean, Jamaica has witnessed a sharp rise in downloads of Jack Dorsey’s BitChat app. The decentralised platform enables offline, encrypted communication through Bluetooth mesh networks, providing a vital tool for residents facing power and internet outages. BitChat’s growing popularity underscore...
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Food Inequality Is Fuelling Both Global Hunger And Climate Change: New Report
The recently released EAT-Lancet Commission report highlights how the richest 30% of the globe are responsible for around 70% of food-related climate costs.
