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Middle East

‘Welcome My Friend’; Netanyahu’s Heartfelt Hug Welcomes Modi To Strengthen India-Israel Bond

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel highlights deepening strategic ties with Netanyahu, including historic gestures and collaboration on technology and defence.

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Markets

Tequila sales in the U.S. are collapsing. Diageo is cutting its dividend in half.

Diageo cuts dividend as U.S. tequila sales collapse by 23.1%, citing affordability concerns.

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Economy

2 Reflationists Tapped as BOJ Policy Board Members

Japan's government has nominated two reflationists to the Bank of Japan's Policy Board, signaling a potential shift in monetary strategy.

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Football

The Capture Returns for Third Season, Crufts 2026 to Crown Best in Show

The Capture returns for third season, Crufts 2026 crowns Best in Show, offering diverse TV viewing.

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Climate Change

Ancient Hedge Laying Techniques Revive Blagdon Lake Biodiversity

Bristol Water is using ancient hedge laying techniques to boost biodiversity at Blagdon Lake in Somerset.

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Medicine

Pocklington Town FC Exits Humber Premier League Amid Player Shortages

Pocklington Town FC exits Humber Premier League due to player shortages, highlighting challenges for local football.

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US Politics

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s Son Joins JDU, Signals Youth Focus in Politics

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar joins JDU, signaling a shift toward youth-focused politics in the state.

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Asia Pacific

Samurai Exhibition Explores Myth and Reality at British Museum

The British Museum's new 'Samurai' exhibition challenges perceptions of Japan's warrior class, revealing a complex history far removed from the romanticized image of the lone swordsman.

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Celebrity

Alan Davies joins ABC’s new game show Tonight At The Museum

UK comedian Alan Davies joins ABC's new game show Tonight At The Museum, which premieres this week with a unique mix of trivia, museum mayhem, and celebrity guests.

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Travel

Saudi Airports Face Major Disruptions as 378 Flights Delayed and 148 Cancelled

Thousands of passengers were left stranded across Saudi Arabia as major airports reported 378 flight delays and 148 cancellations.

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Corporate

India Pensioners to Protest at Jantar Mantar from March 9 Over Minimum Pension Hike

India's pensioners will protest at Jantar Mantar from March 9, demanding a minimum pension hike under EPS-95.

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Corporate

Ramanan Urges Rafizi to Cooperate with MACC Over RM1.1bil Deal Probe

PKR vice-president R. Ramanan urges former economy minister Rafizi Ramli to cooperate with MACC over RM1.1bil deal probe.

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Elections

Nepal’s Balendra Shah Holds Unassailable Lead in Key Election Race

Nepal's Balendra Shah leads former PM KP Sharma Oli in a key election, signaling a shift toward youth-driven political change.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Scottish Teachers Plan March Strike Over Workload Dispute

Scottish teachers may strike as early as March 16 if negotiations over reducing classroom time fail, the EIS union has warned.

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Conflicts & Security

Abby Lee Miller brings ‘Dance Moms’ stories to sold-out Union Lyceum

Abby Lee Miller drew a crowd of 500 students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as fans waited hours for a rare in-person appearance.

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