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UN alerts worsening drought endangering Afghanistan's food security
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
OCHA stated that reduced rainfall and dry soil conditions have significantly impacted rain-fed wheat production and placed livestock at serious risk due to fodder shortages.
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'Saare Jahan Se Accha' trailer: Pratik Gandhi's RAW agent risks it all to
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Netflix has released the official trailer for Pratik Gandhi's spy drama series 'Saare Jahan Se Accha'.
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Why should you invest in the Bajaj Finserv Equity Savings Fund?
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 4: Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Limited has launched a new mutual fund scheme for investors who want to grow their wealth steadily in long term while keeping their risk in check; the Bajaj Finserv Equity Savings Fund. The New Fund Offer of this scheme ope
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UN-Habitat warns of crisis in Kabul's informal settlements
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kabul now hosts over 40% of Afghanistan's urban population, most living in unsafe informal settlements lacking basic services. UN-Habitat warns these areas face rising climate risks and urgent investment is needed to prevent worsening humanitarian and environmental crises, according to Khaam
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Himachal: SDMA flags high landslide-risk zones in Kangra, Mandi, Solan and
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The report outlines landslide activity and risk levels across 22 locations in five districts: Mandi, Kangra, Shimla, and Solan, based on real-time monitoring inputs.
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Plastics worsen Pakistan flood crisis, triggers health and climate fears:
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Over 280 people have died in Pakistan due to monsoon flooding, worsened by plastic waste choking drains. WWF-Pakistan warned of health risks, ecosystem damage, and rising microplastics, urging a ban on single-use plastics and stronger waste management.
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Measles kills 357 Afghan children in 6 months as UNICEF warns of deepening
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
UNICEF warns that measles has killed 357 children in Afghanistan in six months, with over 12 million children needing urgent aid. Rising malnutrition, disease, and mass deportations are worsening the crisis, while critical relief efforts risk collapse due to a major funding shortfall.
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Brazil police raid Bolsonaro's home, fit ankle tag over fears flight risk
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Brazilian police raided the residence and political office of former President Jair Bolsonaro early Friday (local time), enforcing strict legal measures, including fitting him with an electronic ankle monitor over concerns of his attempting to flee the country while facing trial for allegedl
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Taiwan to face economic risk as US mulls semiconductor tariffs under Trump
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan is bracing for a significant economic challenge as US President Donald Trump threatens to impose a tariff on semiconductors, according to the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER), reported by Focus Taiwan.
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China's Brahmaputra hydropower project raises alarm among Tibetan experts,
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
China's new mega dam on the Brahmaputra River has sparked concern among Tibetan experts, who warn it could harm the environment and threaten water security in India and Bangladesh due to lack of transparency and the region's seismic risks.
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Afghanistan harbours major terror groups despite Taliban's Doha pledge, wa
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan remains a hub for terror groups like ISIS-K, TTP, and Al-Qaeda despite the Doha Agreement, says SIGAR. The Taliban's support for militants and harsh policies have worsened insecurity, stalled diplomacy, and deepened the humanitarian crisis, leaving the country and region at risk,
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WHO extends global travel restrictions on Pakistan over polio concerns
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The WHO has extended international travel restrictions on Pakistan for three more months due to the continued spread of wild poliovirus. The virus remains active in several regions, and cross-border movement worsens the risk. The WHO praised Pakistan's efforts but said polio eradication by 2
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