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The overall air quality of Delhi continued to be in the “very poor” category while many parts of the city continued to reel under “severe” air quality

France says European officials will attend this week's U.S.-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, the first three-way round of negotiations since February.

Attorney general postponed Najib Razak’s transfer from jail after court cleared him for house arrest on Friday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has rejected allegations that it defied the King...

Living costs are high, relations with China are strained and the consumption tax cut is yet to start, but public support has stayed relatively strong.

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<p>KARACHI: Amid rising food inflation and weakening purchasing power from higher fuel costs driven by Middle East tensions since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran on Feb 28, local and multinational consumer goods companies in Pakistan reported improved sales in the first nine months of 2026 and the first quarter of FY27.</p> <p>However, some companies

Scientists have discovered a surprising mechanism that allows certain metals to resist cracking at temperatures as low as -253°C (-424°F), when similar materials typically become dangerously brittle. Instead of breaking, two experimental alloys reorganize their internal structures, creating new ways to absorb stress and remain flexible.

UAE petrol prices will decline in November, the first reduction in four months, defying expectations after global oil markets posted a sharp rise in October amid elevated tensions in the Middle East. The cost of Super 98 petrol will drop to Dh4.16 a litre, down 5.5 per cent, while Special 95 decreases by 5.6 per cent to Dh4.04. E-Plus 91 will fall 5.7 per ce

Soaring freight rates are giving tankers a big financial incentive to run the gauntlet through the Strait of Hormuz.

Climber Alex Honnold is known for undertaking massive no-rope "free solo" climbing challenges, from El Capitan in Yosemite National Park to the Taipei 101 tower in Taiwan. Now, he's taking his 75-year-old mom out on a birthday excursion.

The first strike on a Russian oil refinery in two weeks comes after Russian attacks killed 27 civilians on Thursday.

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Iraq's Karkh Court in Baghdad on Monday ordered an investigation into the head of Maysan's provincial council after Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi called for a probe over his calls for civil disobedience if the Al Sheeb border crossing with Iran is not reopened. Last week, Iraq closed the crossing in Maysan to travellers and goods, with the decision escalating

In a world skewed toward cynicism and fear, disciplined optimism and immediate action remain our most powerful tools to unlock potential and drive meaningful change.

Nigerians with Down’s syndrome are defying societal prejudice and stereotypes to secure jobs, find love, and live fulfilling lives despite the challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/down-but-not-out-nigerians-with-downs-syndrome-defy-odds-to-find-love-jobs/

Investors are usually wary of sprawling enterprises, whose market value tends to fall below the combined value of its constituent businesses

Campaigners plan mass Halloween action before Supreme Court hearing on challenge to group's 'terrorist' proscription.

The riverfront opera house is Shanghai's latest cultural statement. It features three performance halls and is designed to be accessible to everyone, not just ticket-holders