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Los Angeles Wildfires Rage On: Death Toll Rises to 16

Los Angeles, January 12, 2025:  At least 16 people have lost their lives as thousands of firefighters work tirelessly to contain spreading wildfires across Los Angeles County, the most populous county in the United States, local officials reported Saturday. According to a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, the death toll from…

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Industry Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond Invites National and International Food Companies to Invest in Punjab

New Delhi, January,10 2025: Punjab’s Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Investment Promotion, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, extended an invitation to domestic and international food companies to invest in Punjab. Addressing nearly 40 Managing Directors and CEOs of food sector companies during the 8th Indus Food Fair in Noida, organized in collaboration with the Trade Promotion Council…

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Hamas battalion commander killed in Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza

Jerusalem, January10, 2025: Israeli security sources confirmed on Thursday that a series of Israeli airstrikes last week led to the deaths of Hamas’ battalion commander in Gaza City, his deputy, and two high-ranking commanders from the elite Nukhba forces. The airstrikes targeted Osama Abu Namos, the leader of the Sabra Battalion within the Gaza City Brigade…

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France Manager Deschamps to Bid Farewell After 2026 World Cup

Paris, Jan 8, 2025: France’s World Cup-winning manager Didier Deschamps has announced that he will step down after next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The 56-year-old, France’s longest-serving coach, has been at the helm since 2012, according to the BBC. Under his leadership, Les Bleus clinched the 2018 World Cup in…

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MMT Unveils Industry-First Part Payment Option for International Flights

New Delhi, January8, 2025: Online travel giant MakeMyTrip (MMT) has launched an innovative feature called the “Part Payment Option” aimed at enhancing the convenience of booking international flights. This groundbreaking option enables travelers to secure their bookings by paying just 10–40% of the total fare upfront. The exact upfront payment is determined based on factors…

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California Governor Declares State of Emergency as Raging Wildfire Spreads Rapidly

Los Angeles, Jan 8, 2025: California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency following the rapid spread of a wildfire in Southern California that has forced around 30,000 residents to evacuate. The blaze, which broke out on Tuesday morning in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, continues to pose a serious threat…

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Premier League: Salah penalty goal helps Liverpool for draw against Man United

Liverpool, Jan 6, 2025: Manchester United showcased a resilience and fighting spirit under new manager Ruben Amorim that had been noticeably absent in previous matches. This spirit was on full display as they earned a hard-fought point against Premier League leaders Liverpool. The Red Devils were desperate to avoid suffering four consecutive league defeats, something…

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World Bank Launches 2025 with AUD 1.75 Billion Sustainable Development Bond in Kangaroo Market

Washington DC,  January 6, 2025: The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, rated Aaa/AAA) has successfully issued its first benchmark bond for 2025—a landmark Australian dollar (AUD) 1.75 billion 5-year Sustainable Development Bond. Maturing on January 10, 2030, the bond underscores the World Bank’s ongoing commitment to funding green and social initiatives…

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Slovak parliamentary delegation to visit Moscow: deputy speaker

Bratislava, Jan 6, 2025: A Slovak parliamentary delegation is set to visit St. Petersburg in January to enhance dialogue with the Russian side, Deputy Speaker of the Slovak National Council Marek Novak announced on Sunday. Speaking during a televised interview, Novak stated that he plans to meet officials from the Russian parliament and government to…

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US remains top country for India for engineering goods exports growth

Kolkata, January 5, 2025: Driven by exceptionally high growth in exports of aircraft, spacecraft and parts and ships, boats and floating structures, Indian engineering exports continued its growth run for the 7th straight month to November 2024, according to EEPC India. Other than these two product groups, exports of iron and steel turned positive for…

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