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Spirits set to overtake wine as global drinking habits take a turn

Trends, including a shift towards drinking fewer, more expensive drinks, notably a growing range of cocktails, have seen spirits displace wine

South Sudan peace talks face collapse as it gears up for first election

Kenya has been hosting the high-level meetings since May between government representatives and rebel opposition groups who were not part of a 2018 agreement that ended a five-year civil war

India, Taiwan pact to facilitate trade of agri goods comes into force

Pact will pave the way for export of major Indian organic products such as rice, processed food, green/black and herbal tea, medicinal plant products to Taiwan

UAE reportedly deports university student who yelled 'Free Palestine'

Incident at the graduation comes as the UAE tries to balance its diplomatic recognition of Israel with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war that's devastated the Gaza Strip

Hookahs, haircuts, and human rights: UN report details Taliban's crackdown

A UN report revealed that the Taliban's morality police have severely restricted human rights, creating a pervasive 'climate of fear and intimidation', particularly among women and girls

Saudi Arabia raises $12.35 bn from Aramco share sale after increasing offer

Aramco's shares have risen 3.3 percent since the offering last month

New US envoy to Taiwan vows to help with self-defence amid China threats

Taiwan and the US are solid partners to each other who strive to maintain regional peace and stability, Lai said

Decoded: Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Russia's highest civilian award

Russia announced its highest civilian award for PM Modi in 2019, for 'exceptional services in promoting special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India'

World Population Day 2024: Top 50 quotes and messages to share on this day

World Population Day 2024 is celebrated on July 11 every year. Here are the 50 best messages and quotes to share on this special day

Trump challenges Prez Biden to another debate, golf match this week

Trump's challenges to Biden, 81, came as he was feeling quite confident after his maiden debate performance against the president late last month

Ukraine can use UK missiles to strike inside Russia, says PM Starmer

Starmer agreed that it was up to Ukraine how it used the Storm Shadow missiles donated by the UK

N Korea balloons, GPS interference raise safety risks for S Korean airspace

Hundreds of balloons landed in the South during seven waves between May 29 and June 27, including one on a runway at Incheon airport

Search underway for dozens buried in Indonesian landslide that killed 23

More than 100 villagers were digging for grains of gold Sunday in the remote and hilly village of Bone Bolango in Gorontalo province

Harvey Weinstein faces new sexual assault allegations ahead of NY retrial

Prosecutors have indicated that additional alleged victims will come forward to testify against him

Why did Denmark ban these spicy noodles from South Korea? Explained

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) issued an urgent recall of three fiery varieties of the beloved Buldak instant noodles, citing an unexpected chilli overload

Ram Mandir tableau to be highlight at FIA's India Day parade in NYC

FIA further announced that renowned Indian actor Pankaj Tripathi will be the Guest of Honour at the parade

Trump attacks VP Kamala Harris, raises questions on her competence

His attack against Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, came amid chatter in the Democratic Party about whether President Biden should remain the nominee

Nato to set up new military command in Germany to train Ukraine forces

US official noted that Russia's defence industry is on a wartime footing and with help from Iran, China, North Korea, and is attempting to undertake the most significant defence expansion

World Population Day 2024: History, significance, theme, facts and more

It is an occasion to spread awareness and educate people about the problems associated with increasing population and its control

China's June consumer inflation misses expectations amid weak demand

Beijing has sought to revive consumption after a stuttering post-Covid recovery, but concerns are lingering over more fundamental issues including a protracted housing downturn