A crucial scenario is unfolding at the Torkham border crossing, a critical point in between Afghanistan and Pakistan.Pakistan's decision to close this crucial passage significantly impacted thousands of trucks.The ruling Taliban in Afghanistan reported that this closure was because of Pakistan's new needs for Afghan drivers to have passports and visas, d

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In 2024, Africa is set to grow significantly, forecasting a 4.0 percent increase, up from 3.3 percent in 2023.

This positions it as the second-fastest-growing region globally, just behind Asia’s 4.8 percent.

Stears, an economic analysis firm, reports these findings, focusing on the continent’s diverse economic landscape.

Leading this growth, East

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In a significant move, Pakistan is channeling efforts to enhance its economic landscape by focusing on the growth and development of its IT sector.

The government’s plan is to turn this emerging sector into a major economic contributor, inspired by India’s success.

As part of a larger strategy, this move aims to tackle Pakistan’s longstanding fiscal

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In 2023, Zurich, Switzerland, ranked first in the European Commission's European Cities Quality of Life Report. This survey found 97% of Zurich's citizens are happy with their city.Copenhagen, Denmark, and Groningen, Netherlands, are close behind. Each has a 96% fulfillment rate.The report takes a look at life quality beyond just income and education.

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In recent years, Ecuador has experienced an unpleasant 640% rise in child and teen murders from 2019 to 2023, reports UNICEF.In 2023 alone, over 455 young lives were lost in between January and September. This surge in violence reflects the broader issue of intensifying crime in the nation.Now, Ecuador ranks among Latin America's many violent c

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In 2023, Brazil's city governments experienced a substantial 75.3% reduction in their monetary surplus from January to November. That is a huge drop in their financial health.In 2022, they had a surplus of R$ 83.5 billion ($17.22 billion). In 2023, it was just R$ 20.6 billion ($4.25 billion). Both years still had more money coming in than going

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