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Authorities at one of India’s richest and most revered temples have issued an apology following a tragic stampede that claimed the lives of at least six pilgrims in the southern temple town
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Police have arrested Mbuso Mandela, 33, one of the grandsons of Nelson Mandela, during a raid on the late president’s former residence in the affluent suburb of Houghton, Johannesburg. The arrest is
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Lebanon’s parliament has elected Army Commander Joseph Aoun as the country’s new president, concluding a two-year political impasse that left the presidency vacant since October 2022. The historic vote, held on Thursday,
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by Our Correspondent in New Delhi In a pivotal move reflecting its evolving foreign policy calculus, India has engaged at a higher diplomatic level with the Taliban-led government of Afghanistan. The meeting
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by A Special Correspondent from Nairobi Chad’s yesterday announcement of thwarting a “destabilisation attempt” at the presidential complex has raised more questions than answers, especially against the backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions
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The capacity to predict a virus’s evolution by analyzing its genetic sequence has long been considered the ultimate objective in pandemic preparedness. While such capabilities remain out of reach, advancements in artificial
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A Saudi mother of 19 children has achieved an extraordinary academic milestone. Hamda Al Ruwaili, a 43-year-old working mother, is on the brink of completing her doctoral degree while managing her large
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor The curious episode of Donald Trump’s fascination with Greenland is more than just an odd historical footnote. It reveals a complex and often unspoken chapter in the
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Private companies are increasingly focusing on microreactors, compact nuclear reactors designed to revolutionize power generation, particularly in remote or off-grid locations. This push to develop small reactors is gaining momentum as companies
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Private companies are staking a significant claim to the Moon’s radio spectrum, aiming to lay the groundwork for the future lunar economy. As The Financial Times reports, over 50 applications have been
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor As Hambantota International Port (HIP) embarks on an ambitious expansion plan, the port is set to redefine its role in global maritime trade. With the introduction of
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by Li Ya’nan The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world’s longest expressway tunnel located in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, completed tunneling on Dec. 30, 2024. Built by China Communications Construction Company
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by Our Correspondent in Doha Iran is reportedly edging closer to testing its first nuclear bomb, according to Israeli security sources. A recent 4.3 magnitude earthquake near Tabriz has sparked speculation, as
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