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October 19, 2024 8:22 PM October 19, 2024 8:22 PM

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Over 1 million people affected by flooding in South Sudan

Devastating flooding caused by heavy rains pounding several parts of South Sudan has affected more than one million people. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said the floods have so far displaced about 271,000 people in 42 of the country's 78 counties. The UN agency said tha...

October 19, 2024 8:13 PM October 19, 2024 8:13 PM

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32 killed, 85 wounded after Israeli strikes on GazaStrip

At least 32 people were killed and 85 wounded after Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip today. In the central Gaza Strip camp of Al-Maghazi, an Israeli strike on a house killed 16 people, while another strike at the nearby camp of Nuseirat killed four others. Five other people were killed in two separ...

October 19, 2024 8:52 AM October 19, 2024 8:52 AM

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BRICS will drive global economic growth: Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has asserted that the BRICS group will generate most of the global economic growth in the coming years due to its size and relatively fast growth compared with that of developed Western nations.   Speaking at BRICS business forum in Moscow yesterday, President P...

October 19, 2024 8:13 AM October 19, 2024 8:13 AM

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Russian President praises Indian films; emphasies strong cultural ties with India

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Indian films and said that they are very popular among Russian audiences. Speaking with foreign journalists in Moscow ahead of the BRICS Summit next week, the Russian President indicated that discussions may soon take place with India to further promote t...

October 19, 2024 7:19 AM October 19, 2024 7:19 AM

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Over 4 crore people living in extreme poverty in Bangladesh: UN Report

        A UN report has stated that in Bangladesh, around 4.17 crore people are living in extreme poverty, with 6.5 per cent of the population facing severely dire conditions.   The report, titled "Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024: Poverty Amid Conflict", was published jointly by the Unite...