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New Delhi Closes Primary Schools Amid Dangerous Air Pollution Levels
Authorities in New Delhi have closed primary schools on Friday as a precautionary measure due to the city’s first air…
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Typhoon Man-yi bears down on Philippines still reeling from Usagi
Hundreds of people fled Friday as Typhoon Man-Yi bore down on the Philippines, threatening yet more destruction even as rescuers…
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Japan’s Economic Growth Slows to 0.2% in Q3 Amid Multiple Challenges
Japan’s economic growth has significantly slowed in the third quarter of 2024, with the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increasing…
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Sri Lanka: Presidential Coalition Leads in Legislative Elections, Partial Results Show
The coalition led by the Sri Lankan president is poised for a decisive victory in the legislative elections, according to…
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Typhoon Usagi Strikes the Philippines
Typhoon Usagi made landfall in the Philippines on Friday, bringing severe weather to an archipelago already grappling with flooding and…
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India: Closure of All Primary Schools in New Delhi Due to Air Pollution
The Indian capital, New Delhi, announced on Thursday that all primary schools will remain closed until further notice due to…
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India: Toxic Smog Shrouds the Taj Mahal and Delays Flights
A toxic smog enveloped the iconic Taj Mahal on Thursday, severely limiting visibility in several areas and causing significant flight…
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Russia Maintains Naval Presence in Caspian to Counter NATO Influence, Says Patrushev
Russia continues to maintain a strong naval presence in the Caspian Sea to prevent coastal states from allowing NATO member…
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IRGC Commander Warns of Retaliation Against Enemies
Major General Hossein Salami, Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), issued a warning on Thursday, vowing a powerful…
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Tajikistan: Over 1,000 Glaciers Have Melted in 30 Years (Minister)
More than 1,000 glaciers have vanished over the past three decades in Tajikistan, as noted by the Minister of Energy…
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