World
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Here’s how a newly developed ‘Death Clocks’ works that predicts time of death
Death Clock is a groundbreaking app that employs artificial intelligence to predict a person’s life expectancy with remarkable accuracy. By analysing key lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and…
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Women in Afghanistan denied access to midwifery training in latest blow to rights
Women training as midwives and nurses in Afghanistan have reported being ordered not to return to their classes, effectively cutting off their remaining educational opportunities, BBC reported. At l…
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President Donald Trump appeals for hush money case dismissal after election victory
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday requested a judge in New York State to dismiss the criminal case in which he was convicted in May of 34 felony counts related to hush money payments made to an…
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‘World on fire’: United Nations searches for over $47bn for aid in 2025
The United Nations appealed Wednesday for more than $47 billion to deliver vital aid next year, warning surging conflicts and the climate crisis will leave hundreds of millions of people in need. “Th…
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Namibia elects first female president amid disputed poll results
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo) has been elected as Namibia’s first female president, securing over 57% of the vote in last week’s disputed electi…
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Gunman shoots at Sikh politician leader outside India’s Golden Temple; no one harmed
A gunman shot at a prominent Sikh politician outside the Golden Temple in northern India on Wednesday before police caught and arrested him, in a scare at the popular site that witnessed a bloody cla…
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Meta reports ‘Modest’ role of AI in shaping 2024 global elections
Despite widespread concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) could influence election outcomes globally, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has reported minimal impact on …
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South Korea imposes emergency martial law amid growing tensions
In a televised address, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced the declaration of emergency martial law, citing escalating threats from North Korea and domestic pro-communist factions. The un…
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Biden pledges continued support for Africa during last-minute visit to Angola
During his visit to Luanda on Tuesday, U.S. President Joe Biden pledged sustained American engagement with Africa, emphasizing that it would be on the continent’s own terms. Meeting with his Angolan …
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US President-elect Donald Trump declares 1st foreign trip post-election as president-elect
US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said he would travel to Paris on Saturday to attend the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was gutted by fire over five years ago, in his first for…