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The return of severe air pollution after Deepavali has reignited debate over the effectiveness of green crackers, firecracker regulations and public health protections.

Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hendy delivered Egypt’s address to the plenary session of the International Telecommunication Union’s Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26) in Doha, where he announced that Egypt is renewing its candidacy for a seat on the ITU Council representing Africa. Hendy spoke in the presence of ITU Sec

Some 2.5 million people have attended Pope Leo's Mass in Buenos Aires, his largest gathering yet. The pontiff once again called for protecting the vulnerable as President Milei cuts disability care and social services.

The high-stakes culinary documentary, which follows chefs around the globe as they attempt accolades from the Michelin Guide, is produced by Gordon Ramsay and hosted by Jesse Burgess.

The Official Opposition in Nova Scotia is renewing its call for emergency debate in the legislature following last month's announcement of a $10-billion AI data centre project.

The German chancellor also called the U.S. move to invite Putin to the G20 “completely unacceptable,” saying Ukraine’s fate must not be discussed without Ukraine.

DICON-D7G has unveiled plans to boost Nigeria’s military equipment self-sufficiency, attract foreign investment and create 7,000 jobs for Nigerians. Read More: https://punchng.com/dicon-renews-push-for-military-equipment-self-sufficiency/

Iranian missiles striking U.S. military bases and Gulf energy facilities exposed a vulnerability at the heart of security in the Middle East.

HBO has given a Season 2 order to “Youth,” the latest series from Peabody and BAFTA winner Sharon Horgan. The series’ Season 1 is currently streaming on HBO Max. In the show, Horgan plays a 50-year-old divorcee navigating relationships, her ailing parents and her troubled son, who isn’t quite gelling at his new college. Horgan […]

Nine months after her mother’s disappearance, Savannah Guthrie is not resting until her family can get closure. On Sunday, the Today co-anchor expressed that they “cannot move forward” until they know what happened to Nancy Guthrie, reminding her followers that the FBI reward “is still available” for information that helps locate her. Savannah shared the […]

Ogun APC governorship candidate, Solomon Adeola (Yayi), has pledged to sustain efforts to empower young people at a mega rally in Ijebu-Ode ahead of 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/yayi-renews-promise-to-youth-empowerment/

Russian authorities say they intercepted more than 1,000 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions overnight.

The updated lawsuit cites a new report that Democratic operatives recruited a competitor to confuse voters.

An Ogun State businessman has renewed his call on the Attorney-General to review the DPP’s legal advice and prosecute suspects for alleged assault and robb Read More: https://punchng.com/assault-ogun-bizman-renews-call-for-suspects-prosecution/

Coronation Insurance Plc has renewed its plan to buy out minority shareholders and delist from the Nigerian Exchange after resolving regulatory issues. Read More: https://punchng.com/coronation-insurance-renews-plan-to-buy-out-minority-shareholders/

The MCC said the campaign had helped preserve Mysuru’s cleanliness, aesthetic appeal and heritage character during Dasara

US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has cast her ballot ahead of the US midterms.

Ahead of the Bravo Fan Fest event taking place in Charleston, South Carolina this weekend, the network renewed three shows (“In the City,” “Next Gen NYC” and “Southern Hospitality”) and ordered two new ones, “Next Gen Atlanta” and “Charmed by a Southern Monster.” That last title is Bravo’s first scripted microdrama, and will be led […]

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Taco Bell is sticking with longtime beverage supplier PepsiCo, even though sister chain KFC defected to Coca-Cola.

Oman has renewed its historic links to the City of London with pledges by Sultan Haitham to grow joint investment and keep trade flowing under the shadow of the Iran war. Sultan Haitham, who is on the first Omani state visit to the UK in 44 years, used a banquet address in the finance, shipping and insurance centre to pledge that ties dating back to 1647 wou