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Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesThe historic Kashan bazaar in central Iran, known for its silk carpets, has seen a significant decline in carpet exports from over $2bn two decades ago to less than $50m in the last year. Weavers…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesGeorgian police used water cannons, tear gas, and pepper spray against protesters outside the parliament in Tbilisi. The demonstrations were triggered by a controversial “foreign agents” bill. Police dispersed the crowds as protesters blocked the…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesCyclone Hidaya is approaching the eastern coast of Tanzania, with heavy rainfall, large waves, and strong winds expected. Kenya, already reeling from floods, faces the impact as well. In Kenya, over 200 lives have been…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesQuestionable contracts and overspending have left the unelected ‘queen’ of the EU unfazed and eager for a new term. Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President, faces scrutiny for COVID vaccine deals with lack of…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 3 minutesRoskomnadzor has cautioned that Google LLC may face significant fines for non-compliance with requests to remove over 60,000 pieces of content on YouTube that violate Russian laws. Since February 2022, Russian authorities have criticized YouTube…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesHeavy rains in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state have resulted in a death toll of 37, with 74 people missing. The state has declared a state of emergency as rescuers search for survivors…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesPolice in the Czech Republic have closed the case on the explosions at ammunition depots in Vrbetice ten years ago, citing a lack of evidence to press charges. The blasts in 2014, believed to be…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesThe Wall Street Journal has made staff cuts at its Hong Kong bureau and is shifting its focus to Singapore. The move reflects a broader trend of companies relocating in the region. The changes include…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 3 minutesInternational aid has often been criticized for hindering Africa’s development rather than fostering it. The model of center-periphery development, with the West as the center, has been challenged by leaders like Thomas Sankara and Julius…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesA Sumatran orangutan named Rakus in Indonesia was observed treating a wound by chewing medicinal plant leaves and applying the juice to his cheek injury like a makeshift bandage. This behavior, documented in a recent…