China’s ambitious plan to build the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Brahmaputra River has ignited significant controversy, raising alarm about potential ecological damage, regional water security, and the displacement of local communities. The project is poised to be a game-changer in terms of energy generation, with plans to produce three times the electricity of…
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Brussels, Feb 04, 2025: European Union leaders convened for their first-ever dedicated defence summit on Monday, focusing on bolstering military readiness, increasing defence budgets, and enhancing strategic alliances. European Council President Antonio Costa highlighted the pressing need to bridge key defence shortfalls, particularly in air and missile defence systems, ammunition manufacturing, and military mobility, in…
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In Belgium, Bart De Wever has been sworn in as the country’s new Prime Minister. The oath-taking ceremony took place before King Philippe of Belgium at the Royal Palace yesterday, marking a significant political transition in the country. De Wever, the leader of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), has taken charge with a coalition government…
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Washington, Feb 3, 2025: US President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to engage in diplomatic discussions with Russia and Ukraine amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews before heading to the White House, Trump emphasized the importance of these discussions in addressing key international issues. “We’ve had a very eventful weekend.…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled new guidelines urging the global population to switch from regular table salt to potassium-enriched salt substitutes. This recommendation is part of the WHO’s broader efforts to combat hypertension, a major contributor to cardiovascular diseases, which continue to be a leading cause of death worldwide. The shift towards potassium-enriched…
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Niger : Niger has made history by becoming the first country in Africa to eliminate onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness. The announcement was made by Niger’s Minister of Public Health, Population, and Social Affairs, Garba Hakimi, during an official ceremony, marking a significant milestone in public health for the nation. Niger’s achievement is particularly…
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Mexico City, Jan 31,2025 : Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has lodged a complaint with the U.S. government on behalf of two deported undocumented migrants who claim U.S. authorities violated their human rights during deportation proceedings, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Thursday. The two individuals—a Mexican man and a Guatemalan woman—were among those recently deported…
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New Delhi, Jan,31,2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the tragic mid-air collision in Washington, DC, which claimed 67 lives. He reaffirmed India’s support for the people of the United States. In a post on X, the Prime Minister stated: “Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the unfortunate collision in Washington, DC. Our…
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Washington, Jan30,2025: A devastating crash near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., has claimed the lives of 18 individuals, whose bodies have been recovered from the Potomac River. The incident involved a passenger plane colliding with an Army Blackhawk helicopter on Wednesday evening, according to local media reports. The collision, which occurred near the airport,…
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Melbourne : Authorities in southeastern Australia have issued urgent evacuation orders as bushfires continue to spread in western Melbourne, Victoria’s capital city. The fires have intensified overnight, prompting emergency services to warn residents of multiple towns, particularly near the southwestern edge of Grampians National Park. Four small towns located approximately 250 km west of Melbourne…
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