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Cuba's healthcare system is under unprecedented strain as power outages worsen, leaving expectant mothers without access to essential medical care. The crisis has been exacerbated by a severe energ…
Mar 30, 2026
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Portugal has halted plans for a new nuclear power plant in the country’s northeast, citing economic and environmental concerns. The decision, announced by the government on Wednesday, marks a signi…
Mar 30, 2026
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Punch News, a new digital media outlet, has quickly gained traction in Singapore, raising questions about its impact on local markets, businesses, and investor sentiment. Launched just weeks ago, t…
Mar 30, 2026
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The City, a major financial hub, is set to reveal its long-awaited compensation framework for millions of drivers, a move that could reshape labor dynamics and influence regional economic policies.…
Mar 30, 2026
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Bafana Bafana, South Africa’s national football team, has sparked a wave of excitement in Cape Town as the DHL Stadium was fully booked for their second match against Panama. The event, organized b…
Mar 30, 2026
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The Delhi Lashkar, a militant group linked to cross-border terrorism, faces renewed scrutiny after a suspect allegedly handling terror modules from Bangladesh was arrested near Delhi. The arrest, m…
Mar 30, 2026
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Asia's energy crisis escalated dramatically this week as a combination of supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and production cuts in the Middle East led to a sharp decline in natural g…
Mar 30, 2026
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A woman from Campierganj in India, who had eloped with an Instagram friend, has returned to her family after her children pleaded with her to come back. The incident, which took place in the small …
Mar 30, 2026
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Brazil has abruptly halted beef exports to Southeast Asia, triggering immediate price spikes in the region and raising concerns about global supply chain disruptions. The move, announced by the Bra…
Mar 30, 2026
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Portugal’s national energy and environmental strategy took a symbolic step today as over 100 municipalities participated in the annual Hora do Planeta, or Earth Hour, by switching off non-essential…
Mar 30, 2026
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A student's personal memory of a teacher who never returned from the Jhiram Massacre has sparked renewed public interest in the event, raising concerns about its broader economic and market implica…
Mar 30, 2026
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The trials of former Nigerian Minister of Defence, Sambo Dasuki, and former Attorney General, Abubakar Malami, have captured national attention and raised concerns about political stability, which …
Mar 30, 2026
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