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Rare Hobbit First Edition Auctioned for 43000 1754556265 Rare Hobbit First Edition Auctioned for £43,000

Rare Hobbit First Edition Auctioned for £43,000

A rare first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit has sold for £43,000 (approximately $57,000) at auction, following its unexpected discovery during a routine house clearance in south-west England. The volume was purchased by a private collector in the United Kingdom. It is one of just 1,500 original copies of Tolkien’s seminal fantasy novel published […]
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Trump Says Likely to Meet Putin ‘Very Soon 1754556051 Trump Says Likely to Meet Putin ‘Very Soon’

Trump Says Likely to Meet Putin ‘Very Soon’

Former US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he may meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin “very soon,” following what he described as a highly productive round of talks in Moscow between his special envoy and the Russian leadership. The potential summit was discussed during a phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
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US Human Rights Report to Downplay Abuses by Allies Report 1754555838 US Human Rights Report to Downplay Abuses by Allies: Report

US Human Rights Report to Downplay Abuses by Allies: Report

The United States’ annual human rights report will reportedly tone down criticism of El Salvador, Israel, and Russia, according to a report published on Wednesday. Instead, officials are signalling a shift in emphasis towards what they describe as a decline in freedom of expression across Europe. The report traditionally scrutinises human rights conditions globally, often […]
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Pacific Microstate Sells First Passports to Fund Climate Action 1754555611 Pacific Microstate Sells First Passports to Fund Climate Action

Pacific Microstate Sells First Passports to Fund Climate Action

A remote Pacific nation has begun selling passports as a novel means to finance its climate resilience efforts. However, the initiative is facing challenges in attracting new citizens to the low-lying, largely barren island. Nauru’s “Climate Resilience Citizenship” Programme The Pacific microstate of Nauru, one of the world’s smallest countries, has launched an innovative scheme […]
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Japanese Population Sees Record Decline in 2024 1754555442 Japanese Population Sees Record Decline in 2024

Japanese Population Sees Record Decline in 2024

Official data revealed that the population of Japanese nationals decreased by a record amount—exceeding 900,000 people—in 2024, as Japan continues to grapple with persistently low birth rates. While numerous developed nations face challenges related to declining birth rates, the situation in Japan is particularly severe, with its population shrinking year after year. Prime Minister Shigeru […]
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Asian Markets Rise as Traders Look Past Trumps Semiconductor Tariff Threat 1754555044 Asian Markets Rise as Traders Look Past Trump’s Semiconductor Tariff Threat

Asian Markets Rise as Traders Look Past Trump’s Semiconductor Tariff Threat

Asian equities climbed on Thursday as investors brushed aside US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100 percent tariffs on semiconductors. Optimism remained strong that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates next month, supporting market sentiment. Key Market Moves and Reactions Market/Company Movement Notes Taiwan (TSMC) +5% Surge led by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company […]
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Trump Says Billions of Dollars Flowing Into U.S. After Tariff Deadline 1754554914 Trump Says 'Billions of Dollars' Flowing Into U.S. After Tariff Deadline

Trump Says ‘Billions of Dollars’ Flowing Into U.S. After Tariff Deadline

In a late-night declaration on Thursday, United States President Donald Trump announced that substantial revenue was now entering the country following the imposition of new tariffs that took effect at midnight on August 7. Writing on his social media platform, Truth Social, shortly after the deadline passed, the President proclaimed: “IT’S MIDNIGHT!!! BILLIONS OF DOLLARS […]
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