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How Diwali fireworks blow air pollution numbers through the roof, explained in charts

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Festive cheer can have its downside. As Diwali approaches, pollution levels in Indian cities start to rise sharply, due to the burning of crackers. While all cities are affected,... Read More


Ha Tinh approves 17-trillion-VND Ky Anh offshore wind power project

Hanoi, Oct. 22 -- The Ky Anh wind power plant project has been approved for development across the communes of Ky Xuan, Ky Anh, and Ky Khang in the central province of Ha Tinh, covering both land and ... Read More


Terrorists storm Kaduna hospital, kill one, kidnap 12 others

Nigeria, Oct. 22 -- Terrorists have attacked Kujama, the headquarters of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing at least one and kidnapping 12 people including patients from a maternity... Read More


From politics to fiscal policy, French fumbles reflect the failure of European centrists

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Even by the dysfunctional standards of France's recent political trajectory, it has been an eventful month in Paris. A prime minister resigned after failing to push through fisca... Read More


Thick, hazardous smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Thick smog blanketed India's capital Tuesday, a day after millions celebrated the Hindu festival of Diwali with fireworks that sent air pollution soaring to hazardous levels. Re... Read More


Israel Palestine Conflict Day 671: Ceasefire wobbles as aid and trust falter

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Ceasefire that leaks, convoys that crawl, a border that decides who breathes GAZA - Two years after the morning that reset the region's clocks, the conflict is no longer a rolli... Read More


Israel Palestine Conflict Day 673: Ceasefire's First Fragile Proof

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Exchanges start, gates wobble, and a new arithmetic-trucks, fuel, clinic hours-decides if the promise holds. Gaza City -the promise of quiet arrived in whispers before dawn and ... Read More


Russia-Ukraine War Day 1335: Zelenskyy Eyes Budapest Talks, Patriot Missiles Boost Defense

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Ukraine Strengthens Defenses and Eyes Diplomatic Breakthrough as Russia-Ukraine War Enters Day 1,335 Moscow - On Day 1,335 of the Russia-Ukraine war, the fighting continued to e... Read More


Savar and Ashulia will be merged to form new city corporation, says Advisor Asif Mahmud

Dhaka, Oct. 22 -- Local Government Advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has said Savar merged with Ashulia will be elevated to a city corporation, while Keraniganj will be upgraded to a 'Class A' munici... Read More


Asean: The past that still shapes Asia's future backed by multiple dialogue partners - Phar Kim Beng, Luthfy Hamzah and Rahman Azizan

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 22 -- When the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) was founded on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok by five countries - Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thail... Read More