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September 6, 2024

A window is taped up in anticipation of typhoon Yagi at a clothing store in Hong Kong, China on September 5, 2024. — Reuters The Chinese city of Wenchang, in the northeast of Hainan Island, was hit on Friday by the strongest typhoon in a decade. Amidst the threat of Typhoon Yagi, more than 400,000 people were evacuated from the island to safe areas, BBC exhibitions. Transport including trains, boats and flights were suspended, while schools in the area were closed ahead of Yagi. As authorities warned of strong and damaging winds, tourist attractions have also been closed and barred

September 6, 2024

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Over 400,000 people evacuated due to powerful typhoon in decade that hit China

July 27, 2024

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International

Italy’s famous ‘Path of Love’ reopens after a decade under strict tourist rules

This undated image shows a view of Cinque Terre, Italy. — Pexels The path, known as the Via dell’Amore, or Path of Love, in Italy’s scenic Cinque Terre region recently reopened more than a decade after a long closure following a 2012 landslide. However, tourists planning to visit the destination, which is known for its stunning coastal views and romantic atmosphere, will face new and stricter rules aimed at controlling visitor numbers and preserving the site. According Daily Express, starting this month, access to Via dell’Amore will be limited to 4,000 visitors per day. To manage this, tourists will have

July 25, 2024

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Business

The world’s richest 1% increased their wealth by $40 trillion in the last decade: oxfam

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (center) speaks during the pre-launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, as part of the G20 ministerial meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 24, 2024. — AFP The wealth of the world’s richest was 36 times greater than the wealth of the poor. Historically low taxes on the super-rich will be discussed at the G20 summit. Almost 4 out of 5 of the world’s richest people belong to G20 countries: oxfam. Over the past decade, the world’s richest one percent increased their wealth by a total of $42 trillion,

December 29, 2023

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Business

A decade of unprecedented growth in the fintech landscape

KARACHI: Pakistan’s fintech industry landscape is undergoing a transformation, with local entrepreneurs encouraged to build their own payment rails instead of relying on international giants like PayPal and Stripe. Dukan CEO and Rozee Chairman Monis Rahman advocates independence, stating: “We have the talent and capability today to build our own bridges and PayPals. It seems like a waste of time to wait for PayPal and Stripe when our fintech entrepreneurs should be focusing on building our own rails so that we are independent from international whims that can derail the digitization agenda.” Extending the issue of cybercrimes to the digital

Over 400,000 people evacuated due to powerful typhoon in decade that hit China

Over 400,000 people evacuated due to powerful typhoon in decade that hit China

Italy’s famous ‘Path of Love’ reopens after a decade under strict tourist rules

The world’s richest 1% increased their wealth by $40 trillion in the last decade: oxfam

A decade of unprecedented growth in the fintech landscape

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