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In 1932, an army of soldiers fought 20,000 emus with machine guns. The flightless birds defeated the military operation, two timesAustralia faced an unusual crisis when up to 20,000 emus moved into Western Australia’s wheat-growing region in 1932 and damaged the crops ...- Nobel body eyes those building peace in shifting world order, secretary saysThe Nobel Peace Prize committee is monitoring the evolving international landscape and related developments impacting global cooperation. A...
- In 2006, Matt Damon built a non-profit after seeing water crisis in a Zambian village; 20 years later, the charity mission has reached more than 95 million peopleMatt Damon's water nonprofit began after a 2006 visit to Zambia, where a borewell near a young girl's home was the only thing standing betw...
- The pressure is off us now: India's archers after golden run in Asian GamesIndia's archery team returned from the Asian Games after achieving significant success through five gold medals. The compound archers contr...
- US has deliberately become a ‘lonelier power’, China’s rise reshaping global order: JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the changing nature of global politics at the Munich Security Conference. He noted that ...
- Wondering what to watch? These are the best films you can catch on Netflix this weekend (October 3-4)This weekend, streaming service Netflix is offering a variety of movies that cater to a wide array of interests. Viewers can enjoy classic ...
- In 1988, Willem Dafoe bought a rubber-clad house in New York; he had wanted a rustic farmhouse but fell for a home built around five giant bouldersThe Rubber House in Accord was built on five enormous boulders and designed by landscape architect Tom Pritchard. Its neoprene covering, gl...
- Political commentator Candace Owens reacts to Zach Bryan’s ‘Free Palestine’ shirt at Gillette Stadium after Macklemore controversyZach Bryan made headlines at Gillette Stadium by donning a 'Free Palestine' shirt during his performance, igniting a whirlwind of reactions...
- San Andreas and San Jacinto faults reach extreme stress as California’s ‘earthquake gate’ hits a 1,000-year high pointRecent research indicates elevated stress levels at Cajon Pass, affecting interactions between the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults. The ...
- Why Washington’s National Gallery is putting broken statues on display — from ancient Egypt to MussoliniThe exhibition titled 'Broken: The Power of the Fragment' will showcase over 80 works in Florence. These works will demonstrate how damage ...
- In the shadow of WWII, Rockefeller poured millions into a Maine experiment that spent years asking a disturbing question: Could intelligence be bred?In post-war America, the Rockefeller Foundation funded an ambitious experiment to study canine intelligence through selective breeding. Mor...
- US midterm elections 2026: Trump's approval rating falls to record low as 2026 Midterms nearPresident Trump's approval rating has reached a low of 31% according to a recent poll. Concerns about the economy and rising prices were hi...
- Pakistan took full advantage of Indus Waters Treaty following India’s unequal concessions: PK SaxenaFormer Indian Indus Waters Commissioner PK Saxena called the Indus Waters Treaty unequal, saying India made concessions while Pakistan expl...
- ETMarkets Smart Talk| ‘Desi to Videsi’: How GIFT City is changing the way Indians invest globally — Mustafa PardiwalaGIFT City is emerging as a gateway for Indian investors seeking global diversification, offering access to US stocks, ETFs and sectors such...
- Kia Sonet owner to get Rs 10.99 lakh refund, 9% interest and compensation over repeated DPF issues in his car during warranty period: Consumer commission orderRepeated DPF issue in BS6 Diesel car under warranty period with no solution amounts to deficiency in service, rules consumer commission and...
- Gandhi wasn’t first choice for Indian currency notes: Who was considered instead & how 'Father of the Nation' became part of our banknotesToday, Mahatma Gandhi’s portrait is almost instantly associated with Indian currency, but that was not the plan when India became independe...
- Gandhi facts you may not know: He was called ‘Monu’, married at 13, ran football clubs in South Africa and moreMahatma Gandhi is one of the most recognisable figures in Indian history, but there are several lesser-known facts about his life that ofte...
- 80 years, no woman at the top: UN chief race tests its gender-equality promiseCalls for a female UN leader are growing as the agency faces ongoing gender equality challenges. Experts indicate it may take 171 years to ...
- Quote of the day by Howard Marks: "Memory – and the resulting prudence – always comes out the loser when pitted against greed"Howard Marks’ quote highlights how greed can overpower investors’ memories of past market downturns. Rising prices, optimism and fear of mi...
- Hispanic Heritage month 2026: Origin, date, events and how you can participateHispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from September 15 to October 15 throughout the United States. This month commemorates the inde...
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