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383 Aid Workers Killed In 2024, Nearly Half In Gaza: UN
A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas.
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Indian Cities Will Need Over $2.4 Trillion By 2050 To Tackle Climate Risk: Report
Indian cities are becoming increasingly more vulnerable to floods, heatwaves, and other climate-related risks and will require over 2.4 trillion US dollars in investments by 2050 to build resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.
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US Bank Employee Barred From Leaving China Over Alleged Criminal Probe
Beijing confirmed Monday that an employee of US bank Wells Fargo was barred from leaving China, following reports last week that Shanghai-born managing director Chenyue Mao was under an exit ban.
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"Terrorist Act": US As Israeli Settlers Beat Palestinian-US Citizen To Death
Saif Musallet, a dual national, was reportedly attacked while traveling near his village. Eyewitnesses said he was dragged from his vehicle and assaulted by a group of settlers. He died on the spot.
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India Becomes Fourth "Most Equal" Country Globally: World Bank Report
Inequality in India has come down significantly between 2011-12 and 2022-23, making it the fourth-most equal country globally, according to a World Bank report.
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Czech Republic Hit By Major Power Outage
A major power outage that hit parts of the Czech Republic, briefly halting underground trains in the capital Prague, was probably the result of a technical outage, with no signs of a cyber or terrorist attack, authorities said.
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Anil Ambani: From 6th Richest In World To 'Fraud' Tag By State Bank
Anil Ambani, the ex-Director of the now-defunct Reliance Communications Ltd, finds himself in yet more trouble after the State Bank of India said it will report the company's loan account as a 'fraud'.
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Mysterious Billionaire Behind OnlyFans Empire In Talks To Sell The Site For $8 Billion: Report
Sources said that he has recently enlisted banks and potential buyers, aiming to sell OnlyFans for up to $8 billion.
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China Rolls Over $3.4 Billion Of Commercial Loans To Pakistan: Report
China has rolled over $3.4 billion in loans to Islamabad, which together with other recent commercial and multilateral lending will boost Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves to $14 billion, a finance ministry source said.
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Liverpool Set To Break The Bank For Florian Wirtz, Compared To Lionel Messi By Xabi Alonso
British media reported on Friday that the Premier League champions had agreed a club-record deal worth up to GBP 116 million to secure the services of Florian Wirtz.
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Trump To Attend Security Meeting On Friday After Israeli Strikes On Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend a National Security Council meeting on Friday morning, the White House said late on Thursday after Israeli strikes on Iran that have put the Middle East on edge.
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Israel Launches Large-Scale Military Operation In West Bank City Of Nablus
Israel launched a large-scale military operation on Tuesday in the old city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, AFP journalists reported, with the army reporting injured troops and two Palestinians "eliminated".
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India's Poverty Rate Likely To Decline Further To 4.6% In 2024: Report
India's poverty continues to decline steadily, with the poverty rate likely to fall to 4.6 per cent in 2024, estimates a recent report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
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World Bank Data On India And Pakistan Shows Massive Contrast Over Poverty
Latest data released by the World Bank shows the tale of two countries - India and Pakistan - and their journey to battle poverty - a colonial inheritance.
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Extreme Poverty Rate Drops To 5.3% From 27.1% In India: World Bank Report
About 75.24 million people were living in extreme poverty in India during 2022-23, a massive drop from 344.47 million in 2011-12.
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383 Aid Workers Killed In 2024, Nearly Half In Gaza: UN
A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas.
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Indian Cities Will Need Over $2.4 Trillion By 2050 To Tackle Climate Risk: Report
Indian cities are becoming increasingly more vulnerable to floods, heatwaves, and other climate-related risks and will require over 2.4 trillion US dollars in investments by 2050 to build resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.
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US Bank Employee Barred From Leaving China Over Alleged Criminal Probe
Beijing confirmed Monday that an employee of US bank Wells Fargo was barred from leaving China, following reports last week that Shanghai-born managing director Chenyue Mao was under an exit ban.
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"Terrorist Act": US As Israeli Settlers Beat Palestinian-US Citizen To Death
Saif Musallet, a dual national, was reportedly attacked while traveling near his village. Eyewitnesses said he was dragged from his vehicle and assaulted by a group of settlers. He died on the spot.
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India Becomes Fourth "Most Equal" Country Globally: World Bank Report
Inequality in India has come down significantly between 2011-12 and 2022-23, making it the fourth-most equal country globally, according to a World Bank report.
-
Czech Republic Hit By Major Power Outage
A major power outage that hit parts of the Czech Republic, briefly halting underground trains in the capital Prague, was probably the result of a technical outage, with no signs of a cyber or terrorist attack, authorities said.
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Anil Ambani: From 6th Richest In World To 'Fraud' Tag By State Bank
Anil Ambani, the ex-Director of the now-defunct Reliance Communications Ltd, finds himself in yet more trouble after the State Bank of India said it will report the company's loan account as a 'fraud'.
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Mysterious Billionaire Behind OnlyFans Empire In Talks To Sell The Site For $8 Billion: Report
Sources said that he has recently enlisted banks and potential buyers, aiming to sell OnlyFans for up to $8 billion.
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China Rolls Over $3.4 Billion Of Commercial Loans To Pakistan: Report
China has rolled over $3.4 billion in loans to Islamabad, which together with other recent commercial and multilateral lending will boost Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves to $14 billion, a finance ministry source said.
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Liverpool Set To Break The Bank For Florian Wirtz, Compared To Lionel Messi By Xabi Alonso
British media reported on Friday that the Premier League champions had agreed a club-record deal worth up to GBP 116 million to secure the services of Florian Wirtz.
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Trump To Attend Security Meeting On Friday After Israeli Strikes On Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend a National Security Council meeting on Friday morning, the White House said late on Thursday after Israeli strikes on Iran that have put the Middle East on edge.
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Israel Launches Large-Scale Military Operation In West Bank City Of Nablus
Israel launched a large-scale military operation on Tuesday in the old city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, AFP journalists reported, with the army reporting injured troops and two Palestinians "eliminated".
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India's Poverty Rate Likely To Decline Further To 4.6% In 2024: Report
India's poverty continues to decline steadily, with the poverty rate likely to fall to 4.6 per cent in 2024, estimates a recent report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
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World Bank Data On India And Pakistan Shows Massive Contrast Over Poverty
Latest data released by the World Bank shows the tale of two countries - India and Pakistan - and their journey to battle poverty - a colonial inheritance.
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Extreme Poverty Rate Drops To 5.3% From 27.1% In India: World Bank Report
About 75.24 million people were living in extreme poverty in India during 2022-23, a massive drop from 344.47 million in 2011-12.
