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Buddhism is a sanctuary for the soul in the 21st Century: Report

Aug 12, 2023

Buddhism offers a spirituality not contingent on theistic beliefs. It speaks to those yearning for a connection beyond the material, without the constraints of dogmatic doctrines. Its premise, rooted in understanding the true nature of reality rather than blind faith in a supreme being, resonates with many who define themselves as “spiritual but not religious.”

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Report sounds alarm over increase in suicides among elderly in US

Aug 12, 2023

A new report has sounded an alarm over an increase in suicide cases, especially among the older population in the US, as nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide in 2022.
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Russia intercepts Ukraine's S-200 missile system used for attempted attack on Crimean bridge

Aug 12, 2023
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3 killed in Turkish drone attack on Kurdistan Workers' Party members

Aug 12, 2023

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US: Death toll surges to 80 in Hawaii wildfires

Aug 12, 2023

The death toll from Hawaii's Maui wildfires surged to 80 as the search teams sift through the smoking...
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First direct flight from Belarus arrives in India

Aug 12, 2023

The first direct flight from Belarus, Belarusian Airline Belavia, finally arrived in India.
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Japan-Australia defence cooperation pact to take effect tomorrow

Aug 12, 2023

Similar to Tokyo's current Status of Forces Agreement with the United States, the Japan-Australia Reciprocal Access Agreement will...
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Guatemala prepares to hold its troubled presidential election

Aug 12, 2023
Australian PM Anthony Albanese with PM Narendra Modi. (File Photo/ANI)

Australian PM Anthony Albanese to visit India to participate in G20 Leaders' Summit

Aug 12, 2023
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Syria: Islamic State terrorists increase attacks on government forces

Aug 12, 2023
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Yemen: Al-Qaida kidnapped UN Workers released after 18 months

Aug 12, 2023
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Red Sea: UN successfully transfers Yemeni vessel carrying millions barrels of oil

Aug 12, 2023
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FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried sent to prison after judge revokes bail

Aug 12, 2023
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UAE to celebrate World Youth Day today

Aug 12, 2023
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US: Death toll in Hawaii wildfires rises to 67

Aug 12, 2023
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Kazakhstan keen to bolster joint investments with UAE: Kazakh Minister of Culture and Sports

Aug 11, 2023
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Summer turned into challenging marathon, we will likely experience more fire activity: Canadian officials

Aug 11, 2023
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Young people need to be equipped with skills for the green economy: ILO

Aug 11, 2023
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US: Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints special counsel for Hunter Biden probe

Aug 11, 2023