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Air pollution crisis weighs heavy on India’s most vulnerable

Air pollution crisis weighs heavy on India’s most vulnerable

India's capital New Delhi has long struggled with poor air quality, but the situation has reached new extremes in recent weeks

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Bangladesh’s climate refugees face double threat of displacement, toxic air
20.11.2024

Bangladesh’s climate refugees face double threat of displacement, toxic air

People forced to leave their homes in coastal areas of Bangladesh are now grappling with smog and toxic air in urban centers like Dhaka

Court grants bail to Pakistan’s ex-Premier Khan in corruption case, orders his release
20.11.2024

Court grants bail to Pakistan’s ex-Premier Khan in corruption case, orders his release

It’s unclear if Imran Khan would be released or not as he is wanted in multiple other cases

Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Lai testifies 1st time in 4 years
20.11.2024

Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Lai testifies 1st time in 4 years

Founder of now-closed Apple Daily, Jimmy Lai, 76, denies ‘using powerful friends to influence US foreign policy against Hong Kong’

China calls for restraint after Russia updates nuclear threshold, Ukraine fires US-made missiles
20.11.2024

China calls for restraint after Russia updates nuclear threshold, Ukraine fires US-made missiles

'Under current situation, all parties should remain calm and exercise restraint, promoting de-escalation through dialogue,' says Beijing

Japanese premier highlights alignment with China's Xi, emphasizes stronger ties
20.11.2024

Japanese premier highlights alignment with China's Xi, emphasizes stronger ties

Tokyo seeks enhanced high-level communication and broader cooperation with Beijing, says Ishiba