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Myanmar opium crisis: Junta in Myanmar struggles to curb opium cultivation

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A villager walks in a flourishing poppy field at Nampatka village, Northern Shan State, Myanmar | Photo Credit: AP Conflict-ravaged Myanmar is “facing challenges” in stemming opium poppy cultivation, the junta said on Wednesday, months after the United Nations said the country had become the world’s biggest producer of the narcotic substances. Myanmar’s legal economy…

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Singapore port congestion shows global impact of Red Sea attacks

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Congestion at Singapore’s container port is at its worst since the COVID-19 pandemic, a sign of how prolonged vessel re-routing to avoid Red Sea attacks has disrupted global ocean shipping—with bottlenecks also appearing in other Asian and European ports. Retailers, manufacturers and other industries that rely on massive box ships are again battling surging rates,…

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Choke-Hold: A Look At South Africa’s Painful Past At ICC Events

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South Africa and World Cup semifinals used to be a sporting tragedy of Shakepearean proportions. Not anymore. Shedding the unwanted tag of perennial “chokers” the Proteas marched into their maiden T20 World Cup final unbeaten in Tarouba, Trinidad, comfortably beating tournament giant-slayers Afghanistan. The triumph wiped off years of heartache and the trauma…

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Biden – Trump Presidential debate: When and Where to watch the first general election presidential debate

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This combination of pictures show U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Joe Biden and Donald Trump square off for a historic US presidential debate this week, with the stage set for what could be a pivotal moment in the 2024 race as millions of potential voters tune in. | Photo Credit: AFP…

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India vs England Hourly Weather Report Guyana: Washout Threat Looms, Rain Likely To Knock Out…

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Guyana expecting some downpour when India take on England© X (Twitter) India gear up for the T20 World Cup 2024 showdown against England, the defending champions, as the two teams come face to face in the second semi-final of the match in Guyana on Thursday. Contrary to the first semi-final between South Africa…

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Women’s rights will be raised at UN meeting being attended by Taliban: UN official

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Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The United Nations (UN) political chief who will chair the first meeting between Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers and envoys from about 25 countries answered sharp criticism that Afghan women have been excluded, saying on June 26 that women’s rights will be raised at every session. Undersecretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo…

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Sri Lanka Head Coach Chris Silverwood Quits

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Chris Silverwood and Mahela Jayawardene© X(Twitter) Sri Lanka’s head coach Chris Silverwood on Thursday stepped down from the role following the team’s dismal outing in the ongoing T20 World Cup, the SLC announced. Former captain Mahela Jayawardene had resigned from the post of the consultant coach on Wednesday. “Being an international coach means…

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Rohit's Loud And Clear Message With "50s, 100s" Remark After Australia Show

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India captain Rohit Sharma played an innings of a lifetime as India marched into the semifinals of the T20 World Cup with a 24-run win over Australia in their last Super Eights fixture on Monday. Rohit combined brute force with elegance in his 92 off 41 balls as India amassed 205 for five after Australia…

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Coffee exports rise as Europe braces for European Union Deforestation Regulation

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Stricter norms: The EUDR is aimed at minimising importation of products linked to deforestation. | Photo Credit: G.P. Sampath Kumar Indian coffee exporters are witnessing an increase in demand from European buyers who are seen building inventory ahead of the deadline for compliance to the proposed European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) norms. The EUDR is…

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Rupee rises 8 paise to 83.49 against U.S. dollar in early trade

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At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.56 and gained further ground to trade at 83.49 against the greenback in initial deals, registering an increase of 8 paise from its previous closing level. File | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan The rupee appreciated 8 paise to 83.49 against the U.S. dollar in…

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