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Saudi Arabia Begins Construction of World’s Largest Building

Saudi Arabia has commenced construction on the Mukaab, aiming to become the largest building globally. This monumental project is located in Riyadh and represents a $50 billion investment....

October 28, 2024

UN Recognizes Antimicrobial Resistance as Global Health Threat

The UN General Assembly addressed the urgent issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). They labeled it an important global health threat. The assembly called for immediate action, emphasizing the...

October 25, 2024

Israel uses SPICE 2000 Bomb in Beirut

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...

October 25, 2024

Investigation Launched into Lion Poaching in Zimbabwe

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...

October 24, 2024

China Introduces Guidelines to Combat Obesity Crisis

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...

October 23, 2024

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

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...

October 23, 2024

India-China Sign Border Deal After Four-Year Negotiations

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...

October 23, 2024

US Detains $43 Million in Indian Solar Panel Shipments

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...

October 23, 2024

What is Shadow Fleet?

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...

October 22, 2024

Rome Declaration Addresses Water Scarcity in Agriculture

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...

October 21, 2024

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