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Sahara vs Great Green Wall: An 8,000-km green belt is being built across Africa's Sahel region; aims to stop desert expansionAfrica's Great Green Wall is an 8,000-kilometre restoration initiative stretching from Senegal to Djibouti, aimed at reversing decades of d...
He was 30 and had perfect diet. No blood sugar. Yet one habit almost cost him his life. Doctor reveals: 'He learned a hard lesson...'A 30-year-old fitness enthusiast, who ran half-marathons and maintained a healthy lifestyle, suffered acute kidney failure. Doctors identif...
'Inflation and unholy mess:' Why Nithin Kamath thinks RBI may not stay soft on interest ratesNithin Kamath warned that a weak monsoon caused by El Niño and rising global oil prices linked to the Iran conflict could sharply increase ...
Venezuelans search more earthquake ruins as attention turns to humanitarian crisisVenezuelans are desperately searching for survivors after powerful earthquakes, with hopes fading as days pass. The cash-strapped governmen...
Venezuela hit by another earthquake amid ongoing humanitarian crisisVenezuela was hit by a new 4.9 magnitude earthquake offshore, compounding the crisis from devastating twin tremors days earlier. The death ...
Fertiliser shipments begin exiting through Hormuz straitBefore the U.S. and Israel launched the war on February 28, about a third of globally traded urea - the world's most widely used fertiliser...
In 1950, amid the Cold War, a tiny beetle from the US was destroying potato crops across East Germany. Then began one of history's strangest propaganda campaignsIn 1950, a striped potato beetle became the centre of one of the Cold War's most unusual propaganda campaigns after East Germany accused th...
US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Tehran gains, rivals alarmedA landmark U.S.-Iran interim deal, signed by Presidents Trump and Pezeshkian, ends a three-month war and extends a ceasefire. While hailed ...
US President Donald Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in FranceGlobal economic leaders gather in France amid rising inflation and oil prices. A recent deal between the U.S. and Iran offers optimism, but...
A history of Iran's nuclear programme and tensions with the US as an interim deal is reachedA landmark interim deal between the United States and Iran aims to end a protracted war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. This agreeme...
Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
What? Could your Social Security benefits be cut by $500 a month in 2032? Here's which states face the biggest losses from trust fund insolvencyFor millions of retirees, Social Security is more than a government benefit. It is a lifeline. New projections warn monthly checks could fa...
In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
Fears of hunger overwhelm a Central American village as El Nino approachesVillagers in Cunen, Guatemala, confront a severe drought. The looming El Nino weather pattern intensifies fears of widespread hunger. Local...
Iran fires missiles, US strikes Iran facility after reports of faltering peace talksIran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said it had targeted the headquarters of the US Navy's 5th Fleet in Bahrain and another country in ...
In 1963, a Turkish homeowner knocked through a wall and accidentally uncovered an underground city that was built for survivalIn 1963, while renovating a modest home in Derinkuyu, Turkey, a homeowner stumbled upon a remarkable entrance to a sprawling underground ci...
A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine printIndia’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route ...
Global Market: Eurozone inflation stays above ECB target as fuel costs begin to filter throughInflation across the euro zone’s four largest economies stayed above the European Central Bank’s 2% target for a third consecutive month in...
Dietary balance remains missing as India continues to gorge on cerealsMany Indians consume too many grains and not enough proteins, vegetables and fruits. This imbalance affects health, contributing to malnutr...
On Russia's doorstep, Norway goes 'total defence' modeNorway is now preparing for war. The nation has entered "total defence" mode. This includes upgrading air raid shelters and increasing civi...