‘Uncharted territory’: The $40 trillion U.S. national debt just got uglier as interest payments rise to $1.25 trillion a year

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Last time the net interest payments were this high was 35 years ago. Analysts warn the U.S. is worse off now than it was then.

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Why Amitabh Bachchan's 1991 Cairo visit became a national crisis in Egypt

In the 1980s, Indian cinema faced restrictions in Egypt as its popularity surged. Amitabh Bachchan's films, particularly Mard, gained remarkable acclaim among Egyptian fans. His visit to Cairo in 1991 sparked a frenzy that was likened to a national emergency.

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Nepal observes national day of mourning for victims of flash flood disaster

Flags flew at half mast on the 13th day since the disaster, the last day of the Hindu mourning period.

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Liberal operatives discussed whether to buy Porsche or Ferrari with developer’s payments, Icac hears

Rightwing NSW powerbrokers are alleged to have received illegal political donations from fugitive developer Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Two Liberal operatives tra…

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Nepal observes national mourning on 13th day of flash flood tragedy

The mourning is being observed on the 13th day after the disaster, in keeping with the traditional Hindu practice of marking the thirteenth day following a death.

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