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New Delhi, the bustling heart of India, finds itself shrouded in a thick cloak of noxious smog, with air quality deteriorating sharply after a fireworks ban was largely ignored during the vibrant festivities of Diwali, the festival of lights. Home to over 30 million residents, New Delhi's choked thoroughfares rank it as one of the planet's most polluted metropolitan areas, a title it is all too familiar with. Each year, the city succumbs to a choking haze filled with harmful pollutants, primarily attributed to the practice…

In a stunning UEFA Champions League showdown, players from FC Barcelona rejoiced after defeating Bayern Munich 4-1 on October 23, 2024, in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua) FC Barcelona’s dynamic striker, Raphinha, dazzled the crowd with a hat-trick that secured the home team a crucial victory against Bayern Munich. Earlier this week, Raphinha expressed feeling 'disrespected' due to altered images of Nico Williams donning his jersey during the summer. The Brazilian maestro proved why letting…

For 16 years, retired tailor Mukhtar Isse has been diligently rebinding Qurans with tape and glue, ensuring these sacred texts remain accessible to local Muslims. He's joined by two other Somali men who volunteer as bookbinders in the mosques, yet they struggle to meet the increasing demand.Minnesota imams report that strict protocols for disposing of the Muslim holy book, coupled with state environmental regulations, have created a backlog of old and damaged Qurans at mosques.The shortage of suitable facilities for…

James Rodriguez bagged a goal and crafted another as Colombia sealed a tricky 2-1 win over Argentina at home on Tuesday in their World Cup qualifier.Yerson Mosquera broke the deadlock at Estadio Metropolitano, nodding in a header from close range after Rodriguez delivered a pinpoint cross from the left.Nico Gonzalez leveled the score for the reigning World Cup and Copa America champs by pouncing on a stray Rodriguez pass, darting into the area, and slipping the ball past Camilo Vargas.Rodriguez redeemed himself by netting a…

Frozen Bank Account Forces Ethiopian Airlines to Halt Eritrean Flights ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopian Airlines has officially announced the suspension of its flights to Eritrea due to the freezing of its bank account. This announcement came just hours prior to Eritrea's declaration of a curfew for foreign aircraft, which they described as a response to alleged 'harassment and lost luggage' incidents. Initially, Ethiopian Airlines attributed the flight suspension to “challenging operating conditions” in Eritrea, which they…

A cholera epidemic has raged in Niger for several weeks, particularly in the regions of Maradi and Zinder, which border Nigeria, a country also affected by the disease. Niger's Minister of Public Health, if he wants to be optimistic, urges the population to mobilize. According to the authorities, 600 cases have been identified…