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Russian Announcement of Drills Simulating Tactical Nuclear Weapons Use

May 7, 2024

Russia’s Defence Ministry has recently announced its decision to conduct exercises simulating the use of tactical nuclear weapons. This announcement came shortly after senior Western officials made statements about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which Russia described as provocative. The ..

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FLiRT: New COVID-19 Variants Increase Concern in US

May 5, 2024

A series of COVID-19 variants within the Omicron JN.1 lineage, known as FLiRT, including the KP.2 and KP 1.1 variants, is rapidly spreading in the United States, exhibiting new mutations which increase their contagiousness. According to media reports, the symptoms ..

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EU allocates $1 billion aid to Lebanon

May 3, 2024

The European Union, led by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, has pledged $1 billion in aid to Lebanon. Announced during her visit to Lebanon on May 2, 2024, this commitment aims to bolster the country’s socio-economic stability, grappling with ..

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NPCI signs UPI tech contract with Bank of Namibia

May 3, 2024

On May 3, 2024, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the global arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), entered into its first international agreement with the Bank of Namibia. This collaboration is aimed at developing a real-time payment ..

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Archaeologists uncover 7000-year-old Prehistoric Settlement in Serbia

May 3, 2024

Archaeologists have recently discovered a 7000-year-old pre-historic settlement near the Tamiš River in northeastern Serbia. The settlement is believed to date back to the late Neolithic period and spans roughly 11-13 hectares, surrounded by four to six ditches. The researchers ..

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United States: Proposed Reclassification of Marijuana by the DEA

May 3, 2024

On May 3, 2024, the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) initiated a proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. This proposal, backed by the Justice Department, aligns with President Joe Biden’s directive to the US Department of Health ..

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What is Blood Minerals Controversy Around Apple?

May 1, 2024

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has accused U.S. tech giant Apple of using “blood minerals” sourced from the country’s war-torn eastern region in its products. In letter addressed to Apple CEO Tim Cook, lawyers representing the DRC alleged that ..

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India’s $61.5M Grant for Development of KKS Port, Sri Lanka

May 1, 2024

The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved the renovation of the Kankesanthurai Port (KKS Port) in the Northern Province, with India agreeing to grant the entire estimated cost of the project, amounting to USD 61.5 million. The decision highlights India’s commitment ..

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