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How Solar-Powered Farming Is Pushing Pakistan Towards Water Catastrophe
The solar boom has coincided with the rapid depletion of water tables in Pakistan's most populous province, according to previously unreported Punjab water authority documents viewed by Reuters. The documents did not pinpoint any cause.
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Tails Of City: Paris Rats Find Unlikely Political Ally
Gregory Moreau, a Paris district deputy mayor, is on a mission to reconcile residents with the capital's population of rats which, it is said, outnumber the inner city's two million human residents by a big margin.
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'Global Workforce A Reality': Decoding S Jaishankar's Remark Amid H-1B Visa Row
In what seemed like a direct jab at US President Donald Trump's new H-1B visa diktat, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar underscored the importance of a global workforce, stressing that local populations of many nations cannot meet their labour demands.
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Recognition Of Palestinian State Offers No Relief For Gazans
Israel's military pushed deeper towards the most populated areas of Gaza City on Tuesday, a painful reminder for Gazans that Western powers' recognition of a Palestinian state does not mean an end to the horrors of war as tanks approach.
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Exploding Housing Costs Linked To Steep Drop In US Birth Rates: Report
The US birth rate hit a record low in 2024, with high housing costs cited as a key reason for the ongoing decline in fertility.
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Tuvalu, The World's Least Visited Country, Promises A World Away From Tourist Crowds
With pristine beaches and rich marine life, Tuvalu remains a hidden gem, largely unknown to the world. Find out more about it below.
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UK's Largest Lake, Lough Neagh, "Dying" As Toxic Blue-Green Algae Grows
For the third year running, toxic blue-green algae blooms that look like pea soup and smell like rotten eggs have covered much of Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the UK and Ireland.
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Japan's Centenarian Population Nears 100,000, 88% Are Women
The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan has hit a record high of nearly 100,000, with almost 90 percent of them women, ministry data showed on Friday.
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"This Place Belongs To Us": Israel PM Vows "There'll Be No Palestinian State"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Thursday that there would be no Palestinian state, speaking at a signing ceremony for a major settlement project in the occupied West Bank.
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Australia Approves First Vaccine To Protect Koalas From Chlamydia
A vaccine to protect Australia's koalas against chlamydia has been approved for the first time, a move that scientists believe could stop the spread of the deadly disease that has ravaged populations of the beloved endangered marsupial.
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Apple's India Sales Skyrocket To Record $9 Billion After Big Retail Push
Apple Inc.'s annual sales in India hit a record of nearly $9 billion in the last fiscal year, signalling growing consumer demand for its flagship devices as the company ramps up its retail footprint in the world's most populous country.
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Seniors Return To Work As Ageing Germany Battles Pension Burden
At age 70, Pete Maie appears nervous at the start of a job interview to work as a part-time parcel delivery driver for a German logistics company.
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Israel Kills Hamas Spokesperson Amid Expanding Gaza Offensive Discussion
The Israeli military announced Sunday that it killed the longtime spokesperson for Hamas' armed wing, as the country's security cabinet met to discuss the expanding offensive in some of Gaza's most populated areas.
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Post-War Gaza Plan Sees Relocation Of Population, 'Digital Token' For Land: Report
A post-war plan for Gaza is circulating within President Donald Trump's administration that would see the US administer the war-torn enclave for at least a decade, the Washington Post reported.
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US Immigration Drops For First Time In 50 Years Amid Trump-Era Crackdown
Immigrant population in the US has declined for the first time in 50 years, dropping by 1.4 million under Trump's strict deportation policies and border restrictions, while visa holders face tighter scrutiny nationwide.
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How Solar-Powered Farming Is Pushing Pakistan Towards Water Catastrophe
The solar boom has coincided with the rapid depletion of water tables in Pakistan's most populous province, according to previously unreported Punjab water authority documents viewed by Reuters. The documents did not pinpoint any cause.
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Tails Of City: Paris Rats Find Unlikely Political Ally
Gregory Moreau, a Paris district deputy mayor, is on a mission to reconcile residents with the capital's population of rats which, it is said, outnumber the inner city's two million human residents by a big margin.
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'Global Workforce A Reality': Decoding S Jaishankar's Remark Amid H-1B Visa Row
In what seemed like a direct jab at US President Donald Trump's new H-1B visa diktat, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar underscored the importance of a global workforce, stressing that local populations of many nations cannot meet their labour demands.
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Recognition Of Palestinian State Offers No Relief For Gazans
Israel's military pushed deeper towards the most populated areas of Gaza City on Tuesday, a painful reminder for Gazans that Western powers' recognition of a Palestinian state does not mean an end to the horrors of war as tanks approach.
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Exploding Housing Costs Linked To Steep Drop In US Birth Rates: Report
The US birth rate hit a record low in 2024, with high housing costs cited as a key reason for the ongoing decline in fertility.
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Tuvalu, The World's Least Visited Country, Promises A World Away From Tourist Crowds
With pristine beaches and rich marine life, Tuvalu remains a hidden gem, largely unknown to the world. Find out more about it below.
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UK's Largest Lake, Lough Neagh, "Dying" As Toxic Blue-Green Algae Grows
For the third year running, toxic blue-green algae blooms that look like pea soup and smell like rotten eggs have covered much of Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the UK and Ireland.
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Japan's Centenarian Population Nears 100,000, 88% Are Women
The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan has hit a record high of nearly 100,000, with almost 90 percent of them women, ministry data showed on Friday.
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"This Place Belongs To Us": Israel PM Vows "There'll Be No Palestinian State"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Thursday that there would be no Palestinian state, speaking at a signing ceremony for a major settlement project in the occupied West Bank.
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Australia Approves First Vaccine To Protect Koalas From Chlamydia
A vaccine to protect Australia's koalas against chlamydia has been approved for the first time, a move that scientists believe could stop the spread of the deadly disease that has ravaged populations of the beloved endangered marsupial.
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Apple's India Sales Skyrocket To Record $9 Billion After Big Retail Push
Apple Inc.'s annual sales in India hit a record of nearly $9 billion in the last fiscal year, signalling growing consumer demand for its flagship devices as the company ramps up its retail footprint in the world's most populous country.
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Seniors Return To Work As Ageing Germany Battles Pension Burden
At age 70, Pete Maie appears nervous at the start of a job interview to work as a part-time parcel delivery driver for a German logistics company.
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Israel Kills Hamas Spokesperson Amid Expanding Gaza Offensive Discussion
The Israeli military announced Sunday that it killed the longtime spokesperson for Hamas' armed wing, as the country's security cabinet met to discuss the expanding offensive in some of Gaza's most populated areas.
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Post-War Gaza Plan Sees Relocation Of Population, 'Digital Token' For Land: Report
A post-war plan for Gaza is circulating within President Donald Trump's administration that would see the US administer the war-torn enclave for at least a decade, the Washington Post reported.
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US Immigration Drops For First Time In 50 Years Amid Trump-Era Crackdown
Immigrant population in the US has declined for the first time in 50 years, dropping by 1.4 million under Trump's strict deportation policies and border restrictions, while visa holders face tighter scrutiny nationwide.
