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India celebrates Holi, the festival of colour, marking the reawakening of spring - News | Khaleej Times
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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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LIVE: Bangladesh vs Palestine – FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Follow our live build-up and commentary as Bangladesh host Palestine in Dhaka for their 2026 FIFA ...
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LIVE: Bangladesh vs Palestine – FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier
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Jenn Tran makes 'Bachelorette' history as first Asian lead: 'The Bachelorette' has finally named its first Asian lead: Jenn Tran. She will embark on her own ...
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Jenn Tran makes 'Bachelorette' history as first Asian lead
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Mumbai becomes Asia's billionaire capital, topped by Mukesh Ambani: SHANGHAI -- India's financial hub Mumbai overtook Beijing as Asia's billionaire ...
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Mumbai becomes Asia's billionaire capital, topped by Mukesh Ambani
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Mumbai becomes Asian capital with most billionaires, bumping Shanghai: Report: The city of Mumbai has officially surpassed Shanghai as Asia’s capital with the ...
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Pakistan: 5 Chinese dam workers, driver killed in suicide attack - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Six Killed in Suicide Attack on Chinese Engineers in Pakistan
  • A suicide bomber targeted a convoy of Chinese engineers in Pakistan, resulting in six fatalities.

  • The engineers were en route to a dam construction site when the attack occurred.

  • Attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan are seen as attempts to destabilize the country and create discord between Pakistan and its allies, notably China.

  • Pakistan condemned the attack and emphasized the importance of the safety of Chinese nationals in the country.
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UN Report Finds Israel Has Met Threshold for Genocide: "Israel's genocide on the Palestinians in Gaza is an escalatory stage of a long-standing settler ...
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UN Report Finds Israel Has Met Threshold for Genocide
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ICJ tells Israel to open more land crossings for Gaza aid: The top UN court told Israel to take measures "without delay" to open more border crossings ...
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ICJ tells Israel to open more land crossings for Gaza aid
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Singapore ranked happiest country in Asia again: THE city-state was named the 30th happiest country globally for 2021-2023, according to the World Happiness ...
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Singapore ranked happiest country in Asia again
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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Gaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBC: Volker Türk tells Jeremy Bowen there is a "plausible" case that Israel is using ...
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Gaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBC
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UN Security Council passes resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire: The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution that demands a ceasefire in Gaza for ...
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UN Security Council passes resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire
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Israel cancels Washington trip; US’s Harris warns against attack on Rafah: The Israeli government cancelled an official US trip by after the Biden administration ...
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Israel cancels Washington trip; US’s Harris warns against attack on Rafah
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Israel truce team leaves Doha, official blames Hamas for ‘dead end’: JERUSALEM: Israel has recalled its negotiators from Doha after deeming mediated talks on a ...
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Israel truce team leaves Doha, official blames Hamas for ‘dead end’
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Palestinians describe bodies, crushed ambulances as Israeli troops raid Gaza's main hospital
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Palestinians describe bodies, crushed ambulances as Israeli troops raid ...
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US bans UNRWA funding until at least 2025, while leaving room for flexibility: FM Katz praises move, vows UN relief agency for Palestinians won't be part of ...
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US bans UNRWA funding until at least 2025, while leaving room for ...
Quick Glance: US Congressional Leaders Propose Spending Bill to Cut UNRWA Funding
  • A new bill with support from Biden and bipartisan agreement aims to prevent a government shutdown and prohibit funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.

  • The proposed spending bill from Congressional leaders in the US would avert a government shutdown but ban funding for the UNRWA.

  • The US has been UNRWA’s largest donor, and a ban would almost certainly lead to a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

  • De-funding of UNRWA has been paused by some Western countries, led by the US, despite UNRWA denying allegations of having ties to Hamas.
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Hamas calls for end to airdrops as at least 12 drown retrieving aid parcels from Gaza sea
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Hamas calls for end to airdrops as at least 12 drown retrieving aid ...
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UN chief says it’s time to ‘truly flood’ Gaza with aid and calls starvation there an outrage
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UN chief says it’s time to ‘truly flood’ Gaza with aid and calls ...
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Japan's scallops, spurned by China, head to high-end U.S. market: LOS ANGELES -- Japan is setting up a supply chain for Hokkaido scallops bound for the U.S ...
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Japan's scallops, spurned by China, head to high-end U.S. market
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Intense Israeli bombardment hits southern Gaza, calls for more aid grow: Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories: The southern Gaza Strip came under intense Israeli ...
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Intense Israeli bombardment hits southern Gaza, calls for more aid grow
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A Famine in Gaza May Bring a Genocide Ruling Against Israel: 'What Gaza needs is a massive well-coordinated relief effort,' writes David J. Simon.
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A Famine in Gaza May Bring a Genocide Ruling Against Israel
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Hong Kong's Article 23 security law takes effect: 5 things to know: HONG KONG -- A sweeping new national security law comes into force in Hong Kong on Saturday ...
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Hong Kong's Article 23 security law takes effect: 5 things to know
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Indian rupee falls to record low against the U.S. dollar: The Indian rupee fell to its lowest level on record against the U.S. dollar on Friday ...
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Indian rupee falls to record low against the U.S. dollar
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Israel seizes 800 hectares of Palestinian land in occupied West Bank: Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s announcement comes despite international pressure ...
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Israel seizes 800 hectares of Palestinian land in occupied West Bank
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Singapore Orders Israeli Embassy to Delete ‘Inappropriate’ Social Post About ‘Palestine’
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Singapore Orders Israeli Embassy to Delete ‘Inappropriate’ Social Post ...
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Over 140 global Christian leaders call for permanent ceasefire in Gaza: The letter was delivered the day after the United States did not veto a UN vote calling ...
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Over 140 global Christian leaders call for permanent ceasefire in Gaza
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In Gaza and Beyond, the Peace of the Graveyard Is Not Peace: A peace bought at the price of fascist repression not only is not desirable but it will not last.
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In Gaza and Beyond, the Peace of the Graveyard Is Not Peace
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Python instead of poultry: Will we eat snakes in the future?: Snake meat has long been eaten in Asia. Researchers see potential for factory farming ...
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Python instead of poultry: Will we eat snakes in the future?
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U.S., Japan, Philippines' leaders to meet for April summit: MANILA -- The leaders of the United States, Japan and the Philippines will meet for their first ...
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U.S., Japan, Philippines' leaders to meet for April summit
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Rachel Corrie: Parents & Friend Remember U.S. Activist Crushed by Israeli Bulldozer in Rafah in 2003
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Rachel Corrie: Parents & Friend Remember U.S. Activist Crushed by Israeli ...
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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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Europe dangerously deluded on Ukraine’s lost war: Europe is facing defeat in Ukraine as its policies on the war go sideways. Europe’s approach is increasingly ...
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Europe dangerously deluded on Ukraine’s lost war
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Russia, China veto U.S. Security Council resolution on Gaza cease-fire: After weeks of negotiations, Washington finally put forward a measure calling for an ...
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Russia, China veto U.S. Security Council resolution on Gaza cease-fire
Quick Glance: Russia and China Veto US Cease-Fire Resolution
  • Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-sponsored UN resolution on Friday calling for an immediate and sustained cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza to protect civilians and enable humanitarian aid for over 2 million hungry Palestinians.

  • The resolution reflected a shift in U.S. stance, diverging from much of the world's push for an unconditional end to the fighting.

  • While the resolution would have been officially binding, it would not have stopped the fighting or released hostages, but it would have increased pressure on Israel as its closest ally aligns more with global calls for a cease-fire.

  • The Security Council had passed two resolutions on the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, but none had called for a cease-fire.
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🔴 Live: Israeli military tells Gazans to evacuate Al-Shifa hospital 'and surroundings'
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🔴 Live: Israeli military tells Gazans to evacuate Al-Shifa hospital 'and ...
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'A huge mistake': Kamala Harris warns Israel against invasion of Rafah: "I have studied the maps, there's nowhere for those folks to go ...
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'A huge mistake': Kamala Harris warns Israel against invasion of ...
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Sealed off area: UN warns of imminent famine in the Gaza Strip: According to the UN, a good half of the people trapped in the Gaza Strip are at risk of dire ...
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Sealed off area: UN warns of imminent famine in the Gaza Strip
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UN chief says it’s time to ‘truly flood’ Gaza with aid and calls starvation there an outrage
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UN chief says it’s time to ‘truly flood’ Gaza with aid and calls ...
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World reacts to UNSC resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire: Many officials around the world have welcomed the resolution.
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World reacts to UNSC resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire
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‘Maximally pragmatic’: How Central Asia navigates Russia’s war on Ukraine: Most leaders tread a careful line to avoid conflict as Moscow tries to uphold its ...
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‘Maximally pragmatic’: How Central Asia navigates Russia’s war on Ukraine
Quick Glance: Russian Social Media: Influence and Discourse
  • The death of Alexei Navalny sparked a significant increase in online discussions in Russia.

  • Vladimir Putin's dominant presence in social media is maintained through state-controlled media and bots.

  • In addition to Putin, Alexei Navalny stands out as a challenger on Russian social media platforms.

  • Russia's top personalities on social media include world leaders, political figures, and cultural personalities.
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Third-in-rank Hamas leader killed in Israeli strike, US says: If the reports are confirmed, Marwan Issa would be the highest-ranking Hamas leader to have been ...
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Third-in-rank Hamas leader killed in Israeli strike, US says
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China’s Middle East diplomat meets Hamas' Haniyeh in Qatar: China confirmed a meeting between a Foreign Ministry official and Hamas’ political chief Ismail ...
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China’s Middle East diplomat meets Hamas' Haniyeh in Qatar
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Hong Kong's new national security enforced for first time: HONG KONG -- Authorities in Hong Kong have denied early release to a prisoner convicted of national ...
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Hong Kong's new national security enforced for first time