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Israel uses SPICE 2000 Bomb in Beirut

October 25, 2024

Israel dropped a SPICE 2000 bomb on a building in Beirut, Lebanon. This incident has drawn attention due to the bomb’s destructive capability and the context of the ongoing conflict in the region. The Israeli military claimed the building housed ..

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Investigation Launched into Lion Poaching in Zimbabwe

October 24, 2024

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) reported a suspected case of lion poaching in Hwange National Park. Three lion carcasses were found, with their heads and feet removed. This incident marks ongoing wildlife crime in the region. Details ..

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China Introduces Guidelines to Combat Obesity Crisis

October 23, 2024

China’s National Health Commission (NHC) released its first guidelines to standardise obesity diagnosis and treatment. Over half of Chinese adults are currently overweight or obese. This trend is expected to worsen, with projections indicating that 65.3% of the population could ..

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NASA’s Crew-8 Mission Delayed by Severe Florida Weather

October 23, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission is currently delayed in returning to Earth. Severe weather in Florida’s splashdown zones has forced this delay. Consecutive hurricanes, Helene and Milton, have caused disruption and danger. Hurricanes Impacting Return Hurricane Helene struck Florida two weeks ..

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India-China Sign Border Deal After Four-Year Negotiations

October 23, 2024

India and China signed a border deal after four years of negotiations. This agreement focuses on disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. The deal aims to enhance patrolling rights in the Depsang Plains and Demchok ..

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US Detains $43 Million in Indian Solar Panel Shipments

October 23, 2024

In August 2024, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detained shipments of solar panels from India valued at nearly $43 million. This action aligns with the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA) enacted by the Biden Administration. The UFLPA ..

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What is Shadow Fleet?

October 22, 2024

The term ‘shadow fleet’ has emerged in discussions about the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It refers to tanker ships transporting Russian crude oil to various countries, often in contravention of sanctions. Western media has implicated India as a hub for this shadow ..

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Rome Declaration Addresses Water Scarcity in Agriculture

October 21, 2024

On October 17, 2024, member countries of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) adopted the Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture. This initiative aims to tackle water scarcity, worsened by climate change, particularly in agriculture. The declaration was a ..

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