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Putin says Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16s will be shot down in Ukraine: Russia has no designs on any NATO country and will not attack Poland ...
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Putin says Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16s will be shot down in ...
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Quick Glance: New Report: Kenya Ranks 114th in Happiness Index
  • For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has secured the title of the world's happiest country, with Kenya ranking 114th out of a total of 143 countries. Conversely, Afghanistan finds itself at the bottom of the ranking as the unhappiest nation.

  • The latest findings were unveiled on March 20, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Happiness.

  • This annual report relies on six key factors, encompassing social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. The economic dimension serves as a pivotal gauge for happiness levels across different nations.

  • Attaining happiness is contingent on various elements like career progression and tackling specific challenges. The United Nations advocates for a harmonized economic growth strategy that fosters happiness and well-being for all.
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Quick Glance: India Celebrates Hindu Holi Festival with Colorful Traditions
  • Millions of Indians celebrated the Hindu Holi festival by smearing colored powder, exchanging traditional foods, and drinks.

  • The festival marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the divine love between Krishna and Radha.

  • Traditions like consuming Bhang, a cannabis-infused drink, and lighting large fires are part of the festivities.

  • Various Holi traditions in India, such as the 'Lathmar Holi' in northern towns, showcase the diversity of celebrations.
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Strike averted: Brussels Airlines management and pilots reach agreement: "The agreement has been signed. The details will be communicated to the pilots in ...
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Strike averted: Brussels Airlines management and pilots reach agreement
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Trump is selling $60 Bibles with ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’ singer Lee Greenwood : Donald Trump on Tuesday started promoting a line of pricey Bibles in a ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Initiates Bible Sales During Political Campaign
  • As he gears up for a White House comeback, Donald Trump has commenced selling Bibles.

  • In a video on his Truth Social platform, Trump encouraged his supporters to purchase the 'God Bless the USA Bible' inspired by Lee Greenwood.

  • Selling Bibles is just the latest commercial venture Trump has undertaken during his campaign.

  • A spokesperson for Trump and the God Bless the USA Bible did not immediately respond to inquiries about the licensing agreement.
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Israeli conductor Bar Avni wins women’s international competition in Paris: 32-year-old beats out 197 competitors from 47 countries to earn the title of 'La ...
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Israeli conductor Bar Avni wins women’s international competition in Paris
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Cheney trolls Trump over Bible sale, suggests he read verse on adultery: Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) took aim at former President Trump for launching an ...
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Cheney trolls Trump over Bible sale, suggests he read verse on adultery
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Putin tells pilots: F16s can carry nuclear weapons but they won't change things in Ukraine
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The Shame Weapon: Condemning a Country’s Human Rights Violations Rarely Works—but That Doesn’t Make It Pointless
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The Shame Weapon: Condemning a Country’s Human Rights Violations Rarely ...
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For first time, Naperville ranks No. 1 on Niche’s annual best cities in America list
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For first time, Naperville ranks No. 1 on Niche’s annual best cities in ...
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Why America Is Still Failing in Iraq: U.S. Military Force and Sanctions Can’t Fix the Country’s Broken Politics
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Why America Is Still Failing in Iraq: U.S. Military Force and Sanctions ...
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Ramadan 2024: Australia announces first day of fasting : Australia is often the first country to announce the start of Ramadan
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Ramadan 2024: Australia announces first day of fasting
Quick Glance: Ramadan 2024: First Day of Holy Month Announced
  • Moon-sighting committees worldwide gather to mark the end of Sha'ban and the start of Ramadan.

  • Some countries have set March 12 as the first day of Ramadan after not sighting the crescent moon on Sunday, March 10.

  • Saudi Arabia and the UAE confirmed the sighting of the moon on Sunday, establishing Monday, March 11 as the first day of the holy month.

  • Other countries have announced the start of Ramadan for either Monday or Tuesday, based on the crescent moon sighting.
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One in three Belgian companies want to cut remote working hours: "Although both employers and employees recognise that working from home is good for ...
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One in three Belgian companies want to cut remote working hours
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'Made in Oman' SUV to be ready this year: Muscat: The country's first electric SUV to be manufactured at Duqm will be ready for customers by the ...
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'Made in Oman' SUV to be ready this year
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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits off Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara, agency says: A magnitude 6.1 quake struck off the coast of Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara ...
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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits off Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara ...
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Money, money, money: Who are the richest people in Belgium?: Despite not appearing often in lists such as Forbes Billionaires 2023, Belgium boasts a number of ...
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Money, money, money: Who are the richest people in Belgium?
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Nine new destinations from Brussels Airport this summer: This brings the total number of direct connections from Brussels to 178 destinations ...
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Nine new destinations from Brussels Airport this summer
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'Not yet ready': Belgian employers lose interest in four-day work week: "Several companies have withdrawn from the process even though they were ...
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'Not yet ready': Belgian employers lose interest in four-day work week
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Bulgaria and Romania join Schengen: Experts on what it will mean for prices, transport & overtourism
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Quick Glance: Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen Entry: Impact on Prices, Transport & Overtourism
  • The Balkan countries will officially join the Schengen zone on 31 March.

  • Experts discuss potential impacts on prices and tourism due to Bulgaria and Romania's entry into the Schengen zone.

  • It is expected that Schengen entry will boost the tourism industry in both countries, but concerns about overtourism may arise.

  • Experts emphasize that sustainable tourism development and addressing overtourism will depend on the measures taken by authorities in Bulgaria and Romania.
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Australia bumps NZ out of the top 10 happiest places: Australia has pushed New Zealand down a spot to become the 10th happiest country in the world ...
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Australia bumps NZ out of the top 10 happiest places
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Beyoncé says an experience where she ‘did not feel welcomed’ spurred her to make ‘Cowboy Carter’ country album
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Beyoncé says an experience where she ‘did not feel welcomed’ spurred her ...
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‘We’re barely hanging on’: England’s cultural jewels fall into the red: New arts lobby group says plight that hits even top bodies such as Royal Shakespeare ...
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‘We’re barely hanging on’: England’s cultural jewels fall into the red
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Why more non-Muslims are participating in Ramadan: In the Middle East, you can't escape Ramadan, so it's not unusual for non-Muslims to take part in ...
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Why more non-Muslims are participating in Ramadan
Quick Glance: The Growing Involvement of Non-Muslims in Ramadan
  • Ramadan is not just about religion, but also about community and traditions.

  • Non-Muslims participate in the celebrations surrounding Ramadan in countries like Iraq and Egypt.

  • In Europe and North America, Ramadan is becoming more visible, with cities like London and Frankfurt introducing Ramadan lighting.

  • The increased presence of Ramadan in the public sphere is seen as a sign of political recognition and equality for Muslims.
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Belgian consumers spend more online, but often with foreign players: Belgian consumers spent €16.3 billion online, but €5.5 billion of this was funnelled into ...
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Belgian consumers spend more online, but often with foreign players
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Ex-Tory MP Lee Anderson defects to Reform: The former Tory Party Vice-Chairman Mr Anderson was suspended after he said Islamists had "control" of Sadiq Khan.
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Ex-Tory MP Lee Anderson defects to Reform
Quick Glance: Lee Anderson Defects to Reform Party Despite Prior Support for By-Election Requirement
  • Suspended Tory MP Lee Anderson announced his defection to the Reform party on Monday in a fresh blow to Rishi Sunak’s premiership.

  • During a public address regarding his move to Reform UK, Mr Anderson reaffirmed his previous statements vigorously and opted out of a by-election in his Red Wall constituency.

  • Despite having supported a bill in 2020 that mandated immediate polls for MPs switching parties.

  • Reform achieved significant vote percentages in the recent Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections, marking their strongest election outcomes to date.
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A new city is rising in Egypt. But is it what the country needs?: Thirty miles from Cairo, a new city is being developed, home to Africa’s tallest tower ...
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A new city is rising in Egypt. But is it what the country needs?
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Forever Putinism: The Russian Autocrat’s Answer to the Problem of Succession: The Russian autocrat’s answer to the problem of succession.
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Forever Putinism: The Russian Autocrat’s Answer to the Problem of ...
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New flights from Brussels to Shanghai from summer: From June this year, the Belgian capital will once again be linked directly to Shanghai ...
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New flights from Brussels to Shanghai from summer
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World’s biggest shipping line anchors ‘heart’ and R2 billion in South Africa: Mediterranean Shipping Company chose Durban as the location for its first designed ...
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World’s biggest shipping line anchors ‘heart’ and R2 billion in South ...
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How terrible would a second Trump presidency be for Australia? Terrible enough: Now that Donald Trump is the inevitable Republican candidate, countries ...
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How terrible would a second Trump presidency be for Australia? Terrible ...
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Team 'stoked' to find meteorite near Lake Tekapo: Something crashed out of the sky near Lake Tekapo this week, sending stargazers scrambling ...
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Team 'stoked' to find meteorite near Lake Tekapo
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Nine out of ten freelancers want to remain as such: The most self-assured freelancers, encompassing all surveyed countries, work in tech and data (82%) ...
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Nine out of ten freelancers want to remain as such
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Baltimore bridge crash ship involved in Belgian port collision years earlier, reports say
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Baltimore bridge crash ship involved in Belgian port collision years ...
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Clashes between Turkish and Kurdish communities in Belgium: What’s going on?: A series of violent and retributive acts between the two diasporas has led to the ...
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Clashes between Turkish and Kurdish communities in Belgium: What’s going ...
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Belgium in Brief: The long road to citizenship – how many make it?: With its powerful passport, cosmopolitan culture, and enviable expertise in confectionery ...
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Belgium in Brief: The long road to citizenship – how many make it?
Quick Glance: Becoming Belgian: Eligibility for Citizenship and Application Process
  • There are various ways to become Belgian, but the requirements and procedures are complex and multifaceted.

  • EU citizens already have many freedoms and protections, making the application for Belgian citizenship more symbolic for them.

  • Applying for citizenship in Belgium requires meeting specific criteria, including a residency period of five or ten years and knowledge of one of the three official languages.

  • The cost to apply for citizenship is €150, and the rejection of the application can occur in some specific cases, such as interruptions in staying in Belgium or lack of social security payments.
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2024 Listen Festival: Brussels alive with electronic music: Listen has established itself as Brussels' premier electronic music festival, hosting around 25 ...
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2024 Listen Festival: Brussels alive with electronic music
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Belgian Presidency postpones Nature Restoration Law indefinitely: After De Croo's alleged lobbying caused a fuss earlier this week, the Belgian Presidency of the ...
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Belgian Presidency postpones Nature Restoration Law indefinitely
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Dour Festival announces more acts for 2024: Around 200 artists and bands have now been announced of the total 250 that will grace Dour's eight stages this summer ...
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Dour Festival announces more acts for 2024
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Renowned Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten retires: Renowned fashion designer Dries Van Noten has announced that he will be stepping down from his career ...
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Renowned Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten retires
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What’s on this week: 15 to 21 March: Belgian national treasure the Manneken-Pis adopts Irish nationality for St Patrick's Day on Sunday ...
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What’s on this week: 15 to 21 March
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YOURSAY | No need for Commonwealth Games, fix domestic woes: 'One can only hope they learn from past mistakes.'
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YOURSAY | No need for Commonwealth Games, fix domestic woes
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Iraq hopes to lure Christian pilgrims with new church in ancient Ur: The bell of a new church built near Iraq's ancient city of Ur chimed for the first time last ...
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Iraq hopes to lure Christian pilgrims with new church in ancient Ur
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Map released of planned locations for new 'neutral' cash machines: The Batopin initiative from Belgium’s four main banks has released its list of ...
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Map released of planned locations for new 'neutral' cash ...
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Belgian solar power industry watches Longi layoffs with concern: Longi, the world's leading solar panel manufacturer, has announced plans to slash its workforce ...
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Belgian solar power industry watches Longi layoffs with concern
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Many child-free Belgians find support in growing like-minded community: In a cultural shift, Belgian adults are actively choosing a child-free lifestyle and ...
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Many child-free Belgians find support in growing like-minded community
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Brussels museums launch Nocturnes season of late-night openings on 11 April : From workshops on tattoos, tango and fanzines to film screenings and torchlit walks ...
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Brussels museums launch Nocturnes season of late-night openings on 11 ...
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Doubt and anger greets last-minute backtracking on EU biodiversity law: EU environment ministers expressed anger at the last-minute backtracking by some EU ...
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Doubt and anger greets last-minute backtracking on EU biodiversity law
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America Can’t Isolate the Taliban: Why Regional Powers Are Reopening Ties With Afghanistan
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America Can’t Isolate the Taliban: Why Regional Powers Are Reopening Ties ...
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One of Seven Wonders of Belgium now on show in Paris: The Brussels Times attended the exhibition in Paris to find out why the Belgian treasure is so unique.
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One of Seven Wonders of Belgium now on show in Paris
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Antwerp becomes first Belgian city to deliver EV charging points to residents: "You can leave your car in the city and we will come with our cargo bike ...
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Antwerp becomes first Belgian city to deliver EV charging points to ...
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Belgian royal library teams up with Google to digitise books: The Royal Library of Belgium (KBR) and Google Books are joining forces to digitise parts of KBR’s ...
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Belgian royal library teams up with Google to digitise books
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Belgians living outside EU will soon no longer be excluded from banking services: "Belgians living abroad are increasingly being excluded as customers by ...
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Belgians living outside EU will soon no longer be excluded from banking ...
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European elections: Deadline for expats to register to vote is this Sunday: Over a third of Brussels' population is made up of non-Belgian nationals ...
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European elections: Deadline for expats to register to vote is this Sunday
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'Three-country train' between Liège, Maastricht and Aachen to launch in June: The long-heralded direct route between the Belgian, Dutch and German cities will ...
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'Three-country train' between Liège, Maastricht and Aachen to launch in ...