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China’s central bank increased its gold reserves by 23 tonnes in September, the largest monthly acquisition since October 2023, bringing total holdings to approximately 2,410 tonnes. This move aims to reduce reliance on US dollar assets amid rising geopolitical and financial risks, with private demand for gold also soaring as households seek secure savings options.
A research paper suggests that the world population could approach infinity by November 13, 2026, due to unsustainable growth patterns.
Zimbabwe’s government is actively promoting the ZiG currency to reduce reliance on the US dollar, despite widespread scepticism stemming from past currency crises. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe claims the ZiG is backed by reserves, yet many citizens remain hesitant to trust its stability for savings and transactions.
Leaders including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky speak as the UN General Assembly enters its second day.
A monkey attacked 91-year-old Najamunnisa Begum in Karnataka, India, on September 19, resulting in fatal injuries after she fell during the encounter.
World leaders have gathered in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, marking a key event for representatives from 193 member states. A quiz invites participants to match famous quotes with the leaders who delivered them at this influential platform over the decades.
An 82-year-old man has died following a fight over sunbeds on a beach in Vouliagmeni, Greece, prompting an investigation into the incident.
President Trump described a ‘very good’ meeting between US officials and the Iranian delegation at the United Nations on Tuesday, highlighting diplomatic engagement amid ongoing tensions between the two nations.
Ten lions have been found dead in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, with preliminary investigations indicating suspected poisoning as the cause.
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