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EU Pledges ₹35 Billion Loan to Support Ukraine’s Recovery

September 21, 2024

The European Union (EU) has promised to lend Ukraine up to ₹35 billion (about $39 billion) to help the country recover from the ongoing war with Russia, which started in February 2022. This loan is part of a larger financial ..

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Quadrilateral Security Dialogue Alliance Strengthens Indo-Pacific Cooperation

September 21, 2024

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is an informal group of India, Australia, Japan, and the United States. The main goal of this alliance is to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region, ensuring that countries can trade and move freely ..

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Taiwan Legalizes Marriage Registration for Same-Sex Cross-Strait Couples

September 20, 2024

Taiwan has officially recognized same-sex marriages between Taiwanese and Chinese partners, which is a big step in supporting the rights of LGBTQ individuals in cross-strait relationships. This decision comes after Taiwan made history in 2019 by becoming the first country ..

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Zimbabwe Plans To Cull 200 Elephants Amid Drought

September 19, 2024

In response to a severe drought, Zimbabwe has decided to kill (cull) 200 elephants to help tackle food shortages. This tough decision comes because the country’s elephant population is too large for the environment to support, and there is an ..

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China’s Chang’e-6 Mission Returns Unique Lunar Soil Samples

September 19, 2024

China’s Chang’e-6 mission has successfully collected soil samples from the far side of the moon. This is a big step in exploring the moon, as it’s the first time material has been gathered from this less-studied area. Significance of the ..

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India Seeks Modifications to Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan

September 19, 2024

India has officially informed Pakistan about changes it wants to make to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), citing unexpected and significant reasons. This notice was given under Article XII(3) of the treaty, which allows changes to be made through a ..

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Hezbollah Pager Explosions Result in 3,000 Injuries in Lebanon

September 18, 2024

Nearly 3,000 people were injured, and eight people were killed in Lebanon due to a series of explosions involving pagers operated by Hezbollah. Health officials reported that over 200 of the injured people were in critical condition, with severe injuries ..

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State of Africa’s Environment 2024

September 17, 2024

Unsafe sanitation practices and poor water quality have serious consequences, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. These problems lead to widespread water pollution and increase the risk of diseases. Many deaths in this region are linked to unsafe water and a lack of ..

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