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Over 600 Million May Face Extreme Poverty by 2030, UN Paper Reveals

October 18, 2023

A new paper by the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) warns that the decline in global poverty is anticipated to be slower than previously estimated. It predicts that by 2030, over 600 million people will ..

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New Tamil Nadu-Sri Lanka Ferry Service

October 18, 2023

The introduction of a new ferry service connecting Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka has left the residents of Lakshadweep feeling neglected and aggrieved. The launch of this service has exacerbated their longstanding transportation challenges, leaving them short-changed in terms of ..

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USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CSG Deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean

October 16, 2023

On October 14, US Defence Secretary Austin Lloyd made a significant announcement, directing the nuclear-powered USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG) to the Eastern Mediterranean. This strategic move places the carrier group right next to the ongoing conflict ..

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U.S. Embarks on $7 Billion Initiative to Fuel Climate Goals with Hydrogen Energy

October 14, 2023

In a significant step toward realizing President Joe Biden’s ambitious climate goals, the Biden administration has unveiled a $7 billion program to boost the development and production of hydrogen fuel across the United States. Hydrogen, a crucial component of Biden’s ..

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Israel’s Unity Government

October 14, 2023

On October 12, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formed an emergency unity government, receiving support from opposition leader Benny Gantz to manage the ongoing conflict with Hamas. This move is significant given the deep political divisions in Israel and Netanyahu’s ..

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Microsoft Finalizes Acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $69 Billion

October 14, 2023

Recently, Microsoft successfully concluded its $69 billion acquisition of the video game behemoth, Activision Blizzard, marking the largest consumer tech acquisition since AOL acquired Time Warner over two decades ago. The purchase, which had faced regulatory hurdles in the UK ..

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