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Egypt Achieves Historic Malaria-Free Certification

October 21, 2024

Egypt was officially certified as malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). This achievement is described as “truly historic.” It marks the end of a long battle against malaria in a country where the disease has existed since ancient times. ..

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Google’s Nuclear Energy Deal for AI Power

October 21, 2024

Google announced a groundbreaking agreement to purchase nuclear energy from small modular reactors (SMRs) developed by Kairos Power. This marks the first corporate deal of its kind. The initial SMR is expected to be operational by 2030, contributing 500 MW ..

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Pakistan Approves Controversial 26th Constitutional Amendment

October 21, 2024

On October 21, 2024, Pakistan’s federal cabinet approved the draft of the 26th Constitutional Amendment. This decision followed multiple delays due to political disputes. The amendment aims to reform the judicial system and alter the balance of power between the ..

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NASA’s Artemis Accords Promote Global Space Cooperation

October 21, 2024

On October 21, 2024, NASA’s Artemis programme is making headlines as it prepares to return humans to the Moon by 2026. This comes nearly two years after the successful uncrewed Artemis 1 mission. NASA’s pledge, “We go together,” emphasises the ..

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Challenges of Extraditing Indian Criminals from Nepal

October 20, 2024

Many criminals from India seek refuge in Nepal after committing crimes. But why is this the case, and why is it so difficult to apprehend them? Despite an extradition treaty between India and Nepal, the process remains complex and ineffective. ..

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FTC Implements Click-to-Cancel Rule for Subscriptions

October 18, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States is introducing a new rule called the “click-to-cancel” rule, aimed at making it easier for people to cancel subscriptions and memberships. This rule was approved on October 16, 2024, with a ..

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What is Snooping Scandal?

October 15, 2024

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is caught up in a major scandal involving illegal access to private bank accounts. A bank clerk at Banca Intesa Sanpaolo is accused of unlawfully viewing the personal financial information of thousands of people, including ..

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What is THAAD?

October 15, 2024

The United States has decided to send the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) missile system to Israel. This is part of the U.S.’s promise to help strengthen Israel’s defence, especially with the rising tensions with Iran, which have included recent ..

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Deadly ‘Dragon Drones’ Emerge in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

October 14, 2024

Dragon drones are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that drop thermite, a substance that burns at extremely high temperatures. Thermite is made from aluminum and iron oxide, and when it ignites, it produces intense heat, over 2,400 degrees Celsius. This heat ..

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United Nations Interim Peacekeeping Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)

October 14, 2024

India has expressed concern about the worsening security situation in West Asia, especially after an incident where two United Nations peacekeepers were injured. These peacekeepers, part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), were hurt when an Israeli ..

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