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China’s Full-Time Children

August 16, 2023

A growing trend among China’s youth involves young workers receiving a monthly salary for taking care of their parents or grandparents. Economic slowdown and stiff competition in the job market have pushed many new entrants into a unique arrangement where ..

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LCS System for Settlement of Crude Oil Transactions Between India and UAE

August 15, 2023

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have initiated a groundbreaking move by opting to settle their crude oil transactions using their respective national currencies. The landmark transaction will involve the utilization of the Indian rupee and the UAE dirham, ..

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United States Introduces Preventive Pill for STIs

August 15, 2023

The United States is set to deploy an existing antibiotic, DoxyPEP (doxycycline), repurposed as a preventive pill to combat sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Recent reports state that DoxyPEP can substantially reduce the risk of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis when taken ..

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Europe’s Oldest Lakeside Village

August 15, 2023

Archaeologists have recently unveiled what could be Europe’s oldest lakeside village, submerged beneath the waters of Lake Ohrid, also known as the “Pearl of the Balkans.” This ancient settlement, estimated to be around 8,000 years old, is located on the ..

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Global Summit on Traditional Medicine

August 15, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Ayush are set to co-host the groundbreaking Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, scheduled for August 17-18, 2023, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This historic event aims to highlight India’s leadership in advancing traditional ..

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Challenges in Funding Conservation Efforts for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

August 14, 2023

A recent report examining the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) has revealed that although commitments of funding for Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IP and LC) in conservation have risen, the funding landscape remains largely unchanged. Despite their potential in enhancing ..

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Pakistani Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Named Caretaker Premier

August 14, 2023

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s surprise decision to dissolve the country’s Parliament, with just three days remaining before the completion of its five-year term, has led to the appointment of Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar as the caretaker premier. Kakar, a relatively ..

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What is Chhaupadi – The ‘Period Hut’ Ritual Of Nepal?

August 13, 2023

A 16-year-old girl from Nepal recently died tragically after being banished to a “period hut” as part of the ancient practice of chhaupadi, which considers women and girls unclean and untouchable during menstruation. The girl reportedly died from a snake ..

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Hai Yang 24 Hao: Chinese Warship’s Colombo Visit Raises Diplomatic Queries

August 12, 2023

A Chinese naval vessel, ‘Hai Yang 24 Hao,’ arrived in Colombo Port on August 10 for a formal visit, scheduled to dock until August 12. This visit comes a year after a similar event strained Indo-Lanka relations due to diplomatic ..

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Pakistan’s Caretaker Government Prepares for Election Amid Uncertainty

August 12, 2023

Following the dissolution of Pakistan’s lower house of parliament by President Arif Alvi, a new caretaker prime minister has been appointed in preparation for a general election under neutral administration. Senator Anwar ul-Haq Kakar of the Balochistan Awami Party has ..

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