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According to the Global South Development Achievements and Challenges Report 2025, published by the Global South Research Center—an international research platform involving experts from both Southern and Northern countries, the collective rise of the Global South is no longer peripheral but central to shaping the future world order. The report argues that at a…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday declared that Britain and several European countries have lost their measles elimination status following a surge in infections across the regions, according to Reuters. Spain, Austria, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan were also stripped of their status after cases rose sharply. According to Reuters, WHO urged governments to…
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From Gaza to Ukraine, countries are increasingly relying on AI to process intelligence, guide drones, and accelerate combat operations, raising concerns about civilian harm and accountability. In a significant report released in June 2025, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that AI is becoming a “domain-defining force” in the military sphere, fundamentally altering how armed…
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The Indian rupee edged higher on Tuesday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and improved market sentiment ahead of a potential India–European Union trade agreement. Reuters reported that the rupee strengthened 0.13% to 91.8225 against the dollar by 10:50 a.m. IST, paring some losses after touching a record low of 91.9650 last week. Despite…
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At least 18 people lost their lives after a passenger ferry carrying more than 300 people sank near an island in the southern Philippines early Monday. Triggering a large-scale rescue operation, search crews rescued 317 people who were on board the MV Trisha Kerstin 3, but at least 24 people are still missing, according…
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A massive winter storm that hit large parts of the United States over the weekend has left at least 30 people dead, knocking out power to thousands and paralyzing transport networks. The storm swept from Texas to the northeastern tip of Maine, paralysing roads and blanketing major cities in deep snow. According to the…
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The world has entered an era of “global water bankruptcy,” with consequences that may no longer be reversible, according to a new report by the United Nations University. Nearly three-quarters of the global population now live in countries classified as water-insecure or critically water-insecure. About 2.2 billion people still do not have access to…
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Israel on Sunday announced the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing after completing an operation to recover the body of the last Israeli hostage, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. The crossing, which was expected to reopen under the initial phase of a U.S.-backed ceasefire plan, has remained closed as Israeli forces search for…
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India plans a sharp reduction in tariffs on cars imported from the European Union (EU), lowering duties to 40% from as high as 110%, Reuters reported. As New Delhi and Brussels move closer to sealing a long-awaited free trade agreement, Reuters reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has agreed to immediately slash import…
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Abbott’s Healthcare India’s supply chain is under scrutiny as part of a broader investigation into the alleged misuse of Phensedyl, a codeine-based cough syrup prone to abuse by addicts, according to Reuters. Abbott halted the production of codeine-based Phensedyl in December 2024, citing continued misuse despite safeguards. However, authorities say the drug remains in…