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Iceland Declares Emergency as Quakes Portend Volcanic Eruption

A state of emergency was declared in Iceland after powerful earthquakes rocked the Reykjanes peninsula, signaling a possible volcanic eruption could occur within days. Earthquake Swarm Near Populated Areas Thousands of tremors have hit near Grindavik village since October. Friday ..

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World Bank Approves $150 Million to Strengthen Sri Lanka’s Financial Sector

The World Bank has recently approved a substantial financial assistance package of USD 150 million to bolster Sri Lanka’s financial and institutional sectors. This support comes at a crucial time as the country grapples with a severe economic crisis. Addressing ..

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Fighting the Melting Poles: France’s $1 Billion Polar Science Push

Alarmed by the accelerating decline of Earth’s ice caps and glaciers, France is spending $1 billion on polar research over the next decade and calling for protections for polar oceans. France’s Leadership on Ice Melt French President Emmanuel Macron hosted ..

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South Africa Paves the Way for Shared Parental Leave in Africa

South Africa has achieved a significant milestone in the realm of family and parental rights as it becomes the first country in Africa to introduce shared parental leave. This groundbreaking development was brought about by a recent high court ruling ..

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INDUS-X Investors’ Meet Precedes Indo-US 2+2 Dialogue

In anticipation of the upcoming 2+2 Indo-US ministerial dialogue, a key meeting under the aegis of Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) of India and the US Department of Defence took place. This meeting marked the first INDUS-X investors’ gathering and ..

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How Gaza’s Health Ministry Tracks Casualties Amid Conflict

As Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza Strip intensifies, the death toll in this Palestinian enclave has reached a staggering number, surpassing 10,000 people. With the borders sealed by Israel, Gaza’s Ministry of Health serves as the primary source for casualty ..

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