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Thailand set to reap $2 billion 'rainbow tourism' boon

Thailand's landmark move to legalise same-sex marriage is set to boost “rainbow tourism” by attracting four million more visitors annually, and generate about US$2 billion in revenue, according to travel platform Agoda.




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2024 Poised to Be Warmest Year Ever—WMO Warns of Escalating Climate Crisis

Once again, scientists issued a red alert by analyzing ongoing world’s weather and its impact on the climate. The year 2024 is on track to be the warmest year on record, contributed by an extended streak of high monthly global mean temperatures. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)’s “State of the Climate 2024 Update” […]




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Blinded by Circumstance: Trachoma’s Stranglehold on Kenya’s Rural Pastoralists

Draped in the vibrant red of his Maasai shuka, 52-year-old Rumosiroi Ole Mpoke sits cross-legged on a worn cowhide mat outside his hut, his face etched with a sorrow deeper than the lines of age. His once-sharp eyes, now clouded by trachoma, can barely make out the shadows of the cattle he once tended with […]




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UNDP’s Sustainable Energy Director Calls For Innovative Financial Solutions for Adaptation, Mitigation

Riad Meddeb, Director of the Sustainable Energy Hub at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), stressed the urgency of finding innovative financial solutions during COP29. Meddeb was speaking to IPS in an exclusive interview at the conference. He said the negotiations were expected to focus heavily on finance—a core issue that has historically hampered climate […]




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Latin America: Pass on Renewables, Fail on Efficiency

The Latin American and Caribbean region is a student with good grades in renewable energy, but not in energy efficiency, and has a long way to go in contributing to global climate action and overcoming the vulnerability of its population and economies. The recent energy crises in Ecuador and Cuba, with power outages ranging from […]




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Rwanda: Economic Policy Reforms Could Spur Rapid Private Sector Growth - World Bank Report

[New Times] Achieving rapid private sector growth in Rwanda is unlikely without far-reaching reforms to economic policies, a new report released on November 13, by the World Bank has shown.




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Nigeria: NNPC Subsidiary Signs Gas Sale, Supply Agreement With Dangote Refinery

[Leadership] The NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has successfully executed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE.




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Egypt: Egypt Focuses On Ceasefire, Ending Israeli Aggression an Lebanon - FM Abdel Aatty in Beirut

[Egypt Online] Egypt's primary focus is achieving a ceasefire and halting Israeli aggression on Lebanon, Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdel Aatty said during his meeting with Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament Nabih Berry in Beirut on Wednesday 13/11/2024.




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Mauritius: Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam Sworn in As Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius

[Government of Mauritius] Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam has been sworn-in as Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, this afternoon, during a ceremony held at the State House, in Réduit. The newly appointed Prime Minister took the oath of Allegiance and oath of Office before the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun.




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Africa: MultiChoice Profits Dive As Subscriptions Shrink

[Business Day Africa] Africa's biggest pay-television company Multichoice Group has reported a 99 percent dip in half-year profits on the back of subscriber decline and foreign exchange volatility in the operating environment.




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Kenya: Ruto Appoints Arita As New CBK Deputy Governor

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has nominated Gerald Nyaoma Arita as the second Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), succeeding Sheila M'mbijiwe, who retired in June.




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Africa: Experts Push Contract Farming to Boost Africa Food Systems, Farmers' Income

[VOA] Nairobi -- As African farmers struggle with unpredictability caused by climate change, some are looking into contract farming, which involves growing a certain crop for a price set in advance.




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South Sudan: UNMISS Calls for Tangible Evidence of Progress Toward Democratic Elections in South Sudan

[VOA] Juba, South Sudan -- The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has called for tangible evidence of progress toward democratic elections the country.




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Kenya: U.S. Ambassador Resigns Amid 'Sustained Pressure' On Social Media

[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- United States Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman has announced her resignation after two years of being stationed in Kenya.




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Zimbabwe: After Declaring End to Cholera Outbreak, Zimbabwe Sees New Cases

[VOA] Harare, Zimbabwe -- Zimbabwe has recorded new cases of cholera several months after declaring the end of an outbreak that killed more than 700 people over an 18-month period.




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Niger: Niger Embraces Russia for Uranium Production Leaving France Out in the Cold

[RFI] Niger has called on Russian firms to directly invest in uranium and other natural resource production, following the collapse of relations with former colonial ruler France and the eviction of French nuclear giant Orano from the country




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Chad: Chadian Women Complain of Underrepresentation in December Elections

[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- An estimated 8 million voters in Chad go to the polls Dec. 29 in legislative, local and district elections. Female leaders and activists, however, say women candidates are being underrepresented.




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Africa: Ruto Says Africa's Resources Position It to Lead Global Climate Solutions

[Capital FM] Baku, Azerbaijan -- President William Ruto says Africa's natural resources and biodiversity place it in a unique position to lead global climate solutions, highlighting the continent's role beyond participation.




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Mozambique: General Strike Phase 4 - Police Have Killed 50

[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Body count now 50





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Adele makes shocking confession about her 'drinking' habit

Adele decided to take a big break after 'Las Vegas Residency'American singer, Adele, while conversing with the audience during one of her Las Vegas shows, revealed a few insights about her drinking habit. Hello singer admitted that she can drink 25 bottles of wine in a single night and remain...




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Why Prince Harry is perfect sounding board for William's 'swaggery'

Royal author Tina Brown has suggested that Prince William would benefit from a stronger relationship with his brother, Prince Harry, who could help temper William's statements and actions when necessary. The brothers, who are currently not on speaking terms, have had a strained relationship...




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Britney Spears' friends are 'cautious' of reunion with son Jayden

Britney Spears first priority is reunion with her childrenBritney Spears’ recent reunion with son Jayden came as a shock to people close to her and the singer’s friends are reportedly feeling divided over her decision.The 42-year-old popstar, who had not seen her kids for over a year...




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J-Hope 'really excited' for BTS bandmate Jin's debut solo album 'Happy'

J Hope is as excited about BTS bandmate Jin’s debut solo album releases as BTS ARMY and K-pop idol himself.In a recent Weverse Live on Tuesday, November 12, J Hope, whose real name is Jung Ho-seok, updated his whereabouts to the curious fans while teasing new projects in the pipeline and...




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Sean Diddy Combs's secret deals exposed by Singer Ray J

Singer Ray J exposes secret deals of Sean Diddy CombsSean Diddy Combs, American rapper and producer, is currently in deep water as his on-going controversial charges continue to get worse each day. The 55-year-old is now going through a difficult phase of his life being held at the Metropolitan...




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Blue Ivy adds her own spin to Glinda at 'Wicked' premiere

Blue Ivy shocks fans as she attended the movie premiere.Blue Ivy has made a public appearance at the Wicked premiere.On Sunday, November 10th, she attended the Los Angeles premiere with her grandmother, Tina Knowles.The 12-year-old singer stole the spotlight and turned heads as she brought...




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John M. Chu spills the tea about Britney Spears' biopic: Watch

John M. Chu has recently spilled the tea about highly-anticipated Britney Spears biopic.In an exclusive interview with E! News, Chu, who is currently promoting his new Wicked movie, revealed he’s is all set for movie adaptation of Britney’s 2022 memoir, The Woman In Me for big...




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Demi Moore 'furious' over Rob Lowe's bombshell confession amid Bruce Willis' health

Demi Moore may never forgive Rob Lowe amid Bruce Willis’ health battleDemi Moore not happy with Rob Lowe as he revisits their past fling amid Bruce Willis ongoing health battle.A source spilled to RadarOnline.com, Moore believed it was “mean and even dimwitted” for Lowe as he...




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Cheryl reunites with bandmates after ex Liam Payne's tragic death

Cheryl reunites with her 2002 pop band Girls Aloud after many years Liam Payne’s ex-partner Cheryl reunited with her old Girls Aloud bandmates for the 43rd birthday of late bandmate Sarah Harding.The band recorded a concert film on their reunion tour across the UK and Ireland which will...




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Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds surprise 'Deadpool' fan with dream invite

Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds make heartwarming move following grand donationRyan Reynolds and Blake Lively throw a special surprise for a Deadpool fan battling cancer.The power couple stunned fans with a heartwarming gesture, inviting Deadpool fan Riley to a Wrexham game in a heartfelt...




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Laura Prepon and Ben Foster call it quits after five years of marriage

The pair tied the knot in 2018 and share two children togetherLaura Prepon and Ben Foster’s marriage has reached its end after five years together.Court documents obtained by People magazine reveal that Foster, 44, recently filed for divorce from the That ’70s Show alum, also 44,...




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Lili Reinhart reflects on 'shameful' journey of being a star

Lili Reinhart reflects on 'shameful' journey of being a starLili Reinhart, who rose to immense fame after her iconic character as Betty Cooper in mystery drama, has spilled the beans on her personal struggles of her career. The 28-year-old star recently revealed that she has been facing...




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Timothée Chalamet unveils Bob Dylan 'modified' his biopic script

Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown' is set to release on December 25Timothée Chalamet, who has been taken on-board to play Bob Dylan’s biopic, revealed that the veteran singer and songwriter made alterations in the script of the upcoming movie. Wonka actor shared that Dylan was the...




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My Chemical Romance announce 2025 tour 'Long Live the Black Parade'

My Chemical Romance fans are in for a nostalgic thrill next summer.The rock band announced they’ll perform their iconic 2006 album The Black Parade in its entirety on a North American stadium tour starting July 11, 2025, in Seattle. The tour spans 10 cities, including major stops in Los...




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Robbie Williams vows to take 'decisive' action following Liam Payne's death

Robbie Williams reflects on Liam Payne's deathRobbie Williams is reflecting on Liam Payne's death almost a month after the singer tragically passed away.The former One Direction singer plunged to death from the third-floor balcony of his hotel in Buenos Aires on October 16.The Argentinian...




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King Charles receives heartbreaking news about key aide

King Charles receives heartbreaking news about key aideKing Charles III, who's strengthening his reign with his bold decision while battling cancer, has received a bad news about his close aide.The 75-year-old monarch's private secretary Clive Alderton is reportedly considering...




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Gabriel Macht reveals why he wanted to distance himself from Harvey Specter

Gabriel Macht reveals his brother believed he was just like his character from 'Suits'Gabriel Macht, American actor, wanted to be as far away as possible from his beloved fictional persona, Harvey Specter. The actor revealed the reason why he holds no interest in living the life the way...




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Kristin Chenoweth expresses feelings of being a wife of 14 years younger husband

Kristin Chenoweth expresses feelings of being a wife of 14 years younger husbandKristin Chenoweth, the Emmy-winning actress and singer, spoke from the heart revealing how it feels to be older than her husband, Josh Bryant.Despite the 14 years of age difference between them, the couple have been...




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Selena Gomez promises more Alex Russo in 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place'

Selena Gomez and David Henrie reunited in the pilot premiered in October 2024Selena Gomez isn’t done being Alex Russo just yet. The actress and singer, 32, confirmed that her iconic character is set to make a comeback soon after appearing in the pilot episode of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place....




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Sydney Sweeney calls out Hollywood for being 'fake'

Sydney Sweeney calls out Hollywood for being 'fake'Sydney Sweeney, American actress who rose to fame with her iconic character in drama series Euphoria, gave a peek behind curtains and revealed a harsh reality of Hollywood. The 27-year-old actress shared her frustration with how the industry...




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Gwen Stefani celebrates 20 Years of Debut Album 'L.A.M.B.'

Gwen Stefani set to release fourth solo album on FridayLegendary musician Gwen Stefani looks back at the making of the breakthrough album of her solo career Love.Angel.Music.Baby., as she marks 20 years of releasing it.Discussing the album, the popstar said, "At that point, things were unhinged,...




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Prince Andrew is 'barely leaving home' amid financial struggles

King Charles recently axed the Duke of York's £1million-a-year allowancePrincess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice are reportedly deeply concerned about their father, Prince Andrew, as his mental and emotional well-being continues to decline.Sources close to the family have revealed that the...




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Zendaya fires back at rumours she's holding up 'Euphoria' season 3

The actress assured fans that Season 3 is still on track to begin filming in January 2025Zendaya is setting the record straight after claims surfaced suggesting she was behind the long delays for Euphoria’s highly anticipated third season. In a November 13th interview with Vanity Fair, the...




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John Krasinski being named Sexiest Man Alive sparks surprising fan theory

John Krasinski reportedly could not believe being named the Sexiest Man AliveJohn Krasinski as 2024’s Sexiest Man Alive invoked a mixed reaction from social media, pleasing some fans while leaving the others disappointed. Meanwhile some social media users have found an interesting link...




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Zendaya opens up on 'working' with boyfriend Tom Holland

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Katy Perry sends fans wild with big announcement

Katy Perry dishes on her plans for the next yearPopstar Katy Perry had some big secrets up her sleeve that she just shared with fans.The 40-year-old songstress took to Instagram and shared a reel announcing her Mexico tour next year.The video clip shows a montage of the Teenage Dream singer...




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Jude Law breaks silence on becoming 'Alfie' flop from once an Oscar nominee

Jude Law on signing up for 'Alfie', 'bad move' Jude Law regretted making that one “bad move” that pulled him down from a “strong position” in Hollywood.In an interview with GQ Magazine UK, Law revealed that taking on the lead role in 2004’s Alfie was a “bad...




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John Krasinski recalls love at first sight with wife Emily Blunt, 'the second I met her'

John Krasinski knew Emily Blunt was the right one for him “the second” he met her.In an interview with People for his Sexiest Man Alive cover story, he recalled the spark he felt in him when he met her Blunt.“I don't know what happened, but I remember someone introduced us, and...




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Rob Lowe reacts to Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos' 'crush' confession

Rob Lowe responds to Joan Vassos' confessionRob Lowe wants to be Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos' Golden Bachelor.During an October 16 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Golden Bachelorette star Joan Vassos shared that she had been an extra in the 1985 film St. Elmo’s Fire and hinted...




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John Krasinski calls wife Emily Blunt 'reason' for 'The Quiet Place' films' success

John Krasinski on Emily Blunt and 'A Quiet Place' John Krasinski reflected on how working with wife Emily Blunt in the The Quiet Place films made the franchise a success.“It turned out to be incredible,” Krasinski recalled of the “thrilling” experience on the...