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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.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko commented on his relationship with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, highlighting a joking rivalry over their reputations as dictators.
India secured a 147-run victory over Sri Lanka in the women’s cricket final at the Asian Games, with Smriti Mandhana’s 79 runs leading the way. India set a record total of 216-3, while Sri Lanka was dismissed for 69 runs, earning silver.
A cargo ship collided with a Chinese fishing boat near Singapore, but no injuries were reported as authorities investigate the incident.
Israeli forces arrested a suspected Palestinian gunman in the West Bank, where violence resulted in an Israeli settler and a Palestinian killed.
A British diver has died after becoming trapped in the Gouffre de Saint-Sauveur cave system in France, prompting investigations by local authorities.
Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party claims a significant victory in the recent parliamentary elections, raising concerns of intensified military aggression amid fraud allegations.
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