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Hong Kong Fire Survivors Sleep In Malls, Anger Takes Over
There is public fury in Hong Kong after a massive fire broke out at a densely populated housing complex on Wednesday, killing 128 people. Dozens of people are yet to be found.
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Chinese Woman Offers Flat, $420 Monthly Salary To Hire A 'Daughter'. Here's Why
Her plea, sparked by estrangement from her biological daughters, reflects a growing trend of paid emotional support for seniors.
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Jakarta, Not Tokyo, Is Now World's Most Populous City With Nearly 42 Million Residents
Jakarta is known for its energy, food, culture and fast-growing urban life. If you are planning a trip to the Indonesian capital, here are some cool things to do there
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Over 300 Students, Teachers Kidnapped From Nigerian School, Second Such Incident This Week
The number of boys and girls kidnapped from St Mary's is almost half of the school's student population of 629.
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Nearly A Third Of Women Globally Face Partner Or Sexual Violence: WHO
Nearly one in three women have experienced intimate partner or sexual violence, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, warning no society "can call itself fair, safe or healthy while half its population lives in fear".
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Madhya Pradesh On Global List Of '50 Best Places To Travel In 2026' - Top Attractions To See
Madhya Pradesh boasts a powerful combination of wildlife richness and cultural depth, which is why it was recently recognised as one of the top travel destinations for 2026.
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Curacao, Country With Population 0.007 Times Of Delhi, Qualifies For FIFA World Cup
A nerve-shredding finale to the CONCACAF qualifying campaign saw Curacao -- with a population of just 156,000 -- squeeze into next year's FIFA World Cup.
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'He Hates Indian Population': Trump Son's Big Allegation Against Zohran Mamdani
Eric Trump has intensified his criticism of New York City's incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, asserting that the mayor-elect "hates the Indian population."
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2025 May Be Deadliest Year In Decade For Pakistan: Report
Pakistan has witnessed an over 46 per cent rise in overall violence in its security landscape for the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest security report released by Islamabad-based Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS).
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Turkish Man Ordered To Pay Rs 84,000 Per Year To Ex-Wife For "Cat Care"
Turkey's pet population reached 20.9 million in 2023, and this case signals a growing trend of legally acknowledging pets as family members.
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"Guns-A-Blazing": Trump's Threat To Nigeria Over 'Killing Of Christians'
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to send US forces into Nigeria with "guns-a-blazing" if Africa's most populous country does not stem what he described as the killing of Christians by Islamists.
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How New York's High Cost Of Living Is Helping Zohran Mamdani's Mayoral Bid
Astronomical rents and housing scarcity are pervasive problems in America's most populous city of 8.5 million people where one in four people cannot afford life's essentials.
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Canada To Pull Down Ad That Led Donald Trump To End Trade Talks
The leader of Canada's most populous province Ontario said Friday he'll pull the anti-tariff ad that prompted US President Donald Trump to end trade talks with Canada.
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Gen Z Challenge: Africa's Old Presidents Govern World's Youngest Population
The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, 92 and 83 respectively, are each seeking to extend decades of rule, reflecting a trend across Africa where some of the world's oldest leaders govern its youngest populations
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Tether User Base Crosses 500 Million Mark as Stablecoin Supply Nears $182 Billion
Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer now has over 500 million users, marking a major milestone in global crypto adoption. Its USDT supply has reached nearly $182 billion (roughly Rs. 15,10,000 crore), far outpacing rival Circle’s USDC. CEO Paolo Ardoino called the achievement a “financial inclusion milestone,” noting USDT’s role ...
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Hong Kong Fire Survivors Sleep In Malls, Anger Takes Over
There is public fury in Hong Kong after a massive fire broke out at a densely populated housing complex on Wednesday, killing 128 people. Dozens of people are yet to be found.
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Chinese Woman Offers Flat, $420 Monthly Salary To Hire A 'Daughter'. Here's Why
Her plea, sparked by estrangement from her biological daughters, reflects a growing trend of paid emotional support for seniors.
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Jakarta, Not Tokyo, Is Now World's Most Populous City With Nearly 42 Million Residents
Jakarta is known for its energy, food, culture and fast-growing urban life. If you are planning a trip to the Indonesian capital, here are some cool things to do there
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Over 300 Students, Teachers Kidnapped From Nigerian School, Second Such Incident This Week
The number of boys and girls kidnapped from St Mary's is almost half of the school's student population of 629.
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Nearly A Third Of Women Globally Face Partner Or Sexual Violence: WHO
Nearly one in three women have experienced intimate partner or sexual violence, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, warning no society "can call itself fair, safe or healthy while half its population lives in fear".
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Madhya Pradesh On Global List Of '50 Best Places To Travel In 2026' - Top Attractions To See
Madhya Pradesh boasts a powerful combination of wildlife richness and cultural depth, which is why it was recently recognised as one of the top travel destinations for 2026.
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Curacao, Country With Population 0.007 Times Of Delhi, Qualifies For FIFA World Cup
A nerve-shredding finale to the CONCACAF qualifying campaign saw Curacao -- with a population of just 156,000 -- squeeze into next year's FIFA World Cup.
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'He Hates Indian Population': Trump Son's Big Allegation Against Zohran Mamdani
Eric Trump has intensified his criticism of New York City's incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, asserting that the mayor-elect "hates the Indian population."
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2025 May Be Deadliest Year In Decade For Pakistan: Report
Pakistan has witnessed an over 46 per cent rise in overall violence in its security landscape for the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest security report released by Islamabad-based Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS).
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Turkish Man Ordered To Pay Rs 84,000 Per Year To Ex-Wife For "Cat Care"
Turkey's pet population reached 20.9 million in 2023, and this case signals a growing trend of legally acknowledging pets as family members.
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"Guns-A-Blazing": Trump's Threat To Nigeria Over 'Killing Of Christians'
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to send US forces into Nigeria with "guns-a-blazing" if Africa's most populous country does not stem what he described as the killing of Christians by Islamists.
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How New York's High Cost Of Living Is Helping Zohran Mamdani's Mayoral Bid
Astronomical rents and housing scarcity are pervasive problems in America's most populous city of 8.5 million people where one in four people cannot afford life's essentials.
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Canada To Pull Down Ad That Led Donald Trump To End Trade Talks
The leader of Canada's most populous province Ontario said Friday he'll pull the anti-tariff ad that prompted US President Donald Trump to end trade talks with Canada.
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Gen Z Challenge: Africa's Old Presidents Govern World's Youngest Population
The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, 92 and 83 respectively, are each seeking to extend decades of rule, reflecting a trend across Africa where some of the world's oldest leaders govern its youngest populations
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Tether User Base Crosses 500 Million Mark as Stablecoin Supply Nears $182 Billion
Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer now has over 500 million users, marking a major milestone in global crypto adoption. Its USDT supply has reached nearly $182 billion (roughly Rs. 15,10,000 crore), far outpacing rival Circle’s USDC. CEO Paolo Ardoino called the achievement a “financial inclusion milestone,” noting USDT’s role ...
