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Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesUrsula von der Leyen secured a second term as president of the European Commission after winning the secret ballot of the newly elected European Parliament with 401 votes in favor. The centrist coalition that supported…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesNew Delhi has identified nearly 5,000 military goods to be manufactured internally, aiming to reduce imports. The Defense Ministry’s list of 346 items worth around $125 million will be purchased from local vendors to boost…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 3 minutesIndia’s COVID-19 death toll during the first phase of the pandemic may have been significantly underestimated, based on a recent study. Researchers suggest that there were approximately 1.19 million excess deaths in India in 2020…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 3 minutesA recent study published in the journal Nature suggests that blocking a protein called interleukin-11 (IL-11) in mice can extend their lifespan and prevent age-related health issues. Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School and Imperial College…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesDays after surviving a gunshot wound, Donald Trump has secured the Republican presidential nomination. Meanwhile, his opponent, President Joe Biden, is in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. Calls for Trump to withdraw from the…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesIsraeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant issued a warning of a potential ground invasion of Lebanon amid escalating exchanges of fire between the IDF and Hezbollah along the border. Gallant emphasized that Israel is prepared for…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesKenyan President William Ruto has announced a partial cabinet following weeks of antigovernment protests. In a televised address, Ruto appointed 11 members, including six from the previous cabinet. The protests initially focused on tax hikes…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesEuropean Commission president Ursula von der Leyen aims to transform the EU into a “defense union” if re-elected, emphasizing the need for a single defense market and greater independence from foreign allies. Von der Leyen…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesBangladesh has imposed a curfew and deployed military forces in response to protests against government job quotas. The curfew took immediate effect, with all public gatherings banned in Dhaka. Despite efforts to control the situation,…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesThe African National Congress (ANC) has launched disciplinary proceedings against Jacob Zuma, potentially leading to his expulsion. Zuma faces allegations of supporting a rival group in the election, resulting in his suspension from the ANC…