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Xi Jinping Visits Macau For 25th Anniversary Of Chinese Rule, Pushes For Economic Change

18 Dec 2024

President Xi Jinping arrived in Macau on Wednesday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the region's return to Chinese sovereignty. During his three-day visit, Xi is expected to emphasize the need for further economic diversification, urging Macau to reduce its reliance on the casino industry, which dominates its economy. Macau,...

“Even The Prime Minister Wouldn’t Have Such Security Measures In Place”: 200-Year-Old Door With Unique Lock System Shocks Netizens | Watch

18 Dec 2024

A hallmark of older homes is the use of high-quality materials, which contribute to their lasting durability. The doors, often original to these houses, are especially sturdy. Well-preserved homes with such features are typically found in historic cities. Recently, a resident of Banaras left onlookers amazed by revealing a 200-year-old...

UK Couple’s Rs 3.84 Crore Home Goes From Dream To Nightmare After Opening The Window

18 Dec 2024

For many, owning a home is the ultimate dream, and people spend years saving and planning for the moment they can finally call a place their own. But what happens when, after all the anticipation and sacrifice, something unexpected shatters that dream? This is the story of Walter Brown and...

India’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Misses Oscar Shortlist, Out Of Contention

18 Dec 2024

Kiran Rao's directorial Laapataa Ladies, which was India’s official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the Oscars, has been eliminated from the race. On Tuesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the shortlists for 10 categories for the upcoming 97th Oscars ceremony. Unfortunately, Laapataa...

Syria Mass Graves: Over 100,000 Tortured To Death Uncovered Across The Country

18 Dec 2024

An international war crimes prosecutor described a state-operated "machinery of death" under former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, citing evidence from mass grave sites that indicates over 100,000 people were tortured and killed since 2013. Stephen Rapp, ex-US ambassador for war crimes, addressed the journalists following the visit to two mass...

Luigi Mangione Charged With First-Degree Murder Of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

18 Dec 2024

The 26-year-old Luigi Mangione has been charged with first-degree murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was killed in a shooting. There are other charges as well against Mangione that are, two counts of second-degree murder, as well as weapons and forgery-related charges. Alvin Bragg, Manhattan District Attorney described the...

Chagos Islands Deal In Jeopardy As Mauritius Pushes Back On UK Agreement Terms

18 Dec 2024

UK has reacted to claims that a proposed deal with Mauritius about the Chagos Islands has been jeopardized by fresh words from the newly-elected Mauritian Prime Minister concerning the agreement. The recently agreed-upon deal that was concluded in October would see control of the Chagos Islands transferred to the Mauritian...

“Hell On Earth”: UK Faces Heat Over Illegal Detention Of Tamils For Three Years On Remote Island

18 Dec 2024

A UK judge has ruled that over 60 Tamil asylum seekers were unlawfully detained for three years on Diego Garcia, one of the world's most remote islands, which was described as "hell on Earth." The judgment could have major compensation implications for detainees, with costs in the millions likely to...

Seeds of memory – A generational journey through Rajasthan’s winter harvest

18 Dec 2024

The winter dawn in Rajasthan breaks differently. As the first rays pierce through the morning mist, three generations of the Rathore family gather in their ancestral courtyard in Nagaur. Dadiji (grandmother) Kesari Devi, at 82, carefully examines a handful of black sesame seeds, her weathered fingers separating the chaff with...

Winter’s Liquid Gold – The Traditional Oil Heritage of Rajasthan

18 Dec 2024

Through its amazing legacy of cold pressed oils, Rajasthan’s ancient knowledge comes to life in the middle of India’s desert state, as the coldness of winter washes across the golden dunes. These liquid jewels have supported generations by providing warmth, healing, and sustenance throughout the hard desert winters; they are...

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