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Govt says 'One Piece' pirate flag trend not banned in Indonesia

Mataram, Aug. 2 -- Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto clarified that the government does not prohibit citizens from participating in an online trend involving the hoisting of a pirate fla... Read More


Assam: 1,000-singer tribute & new Rs 100 coin to mark Bhupen Hazarika's centenary

Guwahati, Aug. 2 -- A year-long celebration for the centenary of legendary musician Dr. Bhupen Hazarika will kick off with a massive event in Guwahati next month, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma an... Read More


Who is Tilman Fertitta? Here's why US ambassador to Italy ditched Rome's Villa Tavern, stayed aboard $150mn superyacht

India, Aug. 2 -- Tilman Fertitta, a Texas billionaire who was appointed US ambassador to Italy, spent weeks living on his superyacht as he was displeased with his new official 7-acre residence in Rome... Read More


Election Commission rejects Rahul Gandhi's 'atom bomb' claims

New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday termed as "baseless and irresponsible" Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's claim his party had uncovered an "atom bomb" of evidence pro... Read More


Has the world entered the era of 'slowbalisation'?

New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Under Trump 2.0, it appears that even the fig leaf of environment sensitivity has been dispensed with, and a robust and aggressive protectionist stance is the strong flavour of hi... Read More


Scorpio Horoscope Today for August 2, 2025: Positive shifts with cosmic energies

India, Aug. 2 -- Scorpio, powerful energy encourages you to explore hidden strengths, trust instincts, and transform challenges into opportunities through focused effort, courageous choices, and meani... Read More


Vape groups warn total ban in Malaysia will fuel black market, not cut demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 2 -- The Health Ministry's announcement that it is considering a total ban on the sale and use of vapes in Malaysia has drawn concern from vape industry players, who warn that such ... Read More


Ethiopia's national tree campaign underway with aim to plant 700 million seedlings in one day

New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Ethiopia launched a national campaign on Thursday to plant 700 million trees in one day as part of an ambitious conservation initiative that aims to plant 50 billion trees by 2026... Read More


Inside Nigeria's Amazon Clinic, run by a traditional birth attendant selling unapproved herbal mixtures

Nigeria, Aug. 2 -- "I have a friend that Indomie (noodles) was removed from his heart" was the attention-catching statement of Bose Adegeye, the owner of Amazon Nature Clinic, at the opening ceremony ... Read More


No mind your nationality, you've got the identity of an African, By Owei Lakemfa

Nigeria, Aug. 2 -- History was made. It was the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent. Benin Republic chose this Day of Saturday July 26, 2025 to implement its new nat... Read More