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Новости за 09.07.2024

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Assam flood toll up to 72 as 6 more die

The flood situation in Assam shows slight improvement with a decrease in affected people to 18.80 lakh. However, the death toll has risen to 72, with major rivers still flowing above danger levels. Relief efforts continue as IMD issues heavy rain warning.

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Record 335 new MPs to be inducted into House of Commons this week - The Guardian

  1. Record 335 new MPs to be inducted into House of Commons this week  The Guardian
  2. UK politics live: MPs to choose Commons Speaker as new Parliament meets for the first time  BBC.com
  3. Nigel Farage takes aim at anti-Brexit 'little man' former Speaker John Bercow as Brexiteer Reform leader makes  Daily Mail
  4. Politics latest news: Reform MPs struggle to get seats as they arrive in Commons for the first time - watch live  The Telegraph
  5. New Parliament  Committees

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Union Budget: Will Budget 2024 book tourism’s ticket to growth?

Budget Expectations: The 2024 interim Budget saw a 44.7% increase in tourism sector allocation, a promising sign for industry growth. With job opportunities on the rise, stakeholders eagerly await the upcoming Budget announcements. Strategic investments in infrastructure and connectivity are crucial for India's booming domestic travel market. Expectations include simplified GST regulations and tax reforms to drive sustainable tourism practices and economic growth.

Engineeringnews.co.za 

Shell wants permission to drill off South Africa's west coast

Shell is seeking government permission authorities to drill up to five offshore wells off the west coast of South Africa, a draft scoping report from environmental consultancy SLR showed on Tuesday. Shell Offshore Upstream South Africa and its joint venture partners need environmental authorisation from the government before they can operate in the Northern Cape Ultra Deep Block (NCUD) in the Orange Basin.

«The Rio Times» 

Argentina Begins Gradual Easing of Currency Controls

On Monday, Argentine presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni announced that the government is cautiously beginning to ease currency controls. However, completely removing these restrictions remains premature. Adorni outlined steps taken since December 10 during a press briefing at the Casa Rosada. The opposition criticizes the government for maintaining currency controls and taxes on exports and imports. […]

Cyprus Mail 

Frustrated by Japan’s same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for ‘photo weddings’

Unable to get married legally in Japan, LGBTQ couples are celebrating their special bond by donning traditional kimonos and fashionable formal wear for elaborate “photo weddings”. But these carefully choreographed images are often kept hidden in this conservative society where many LGBTQ people say they face prejudice and stigma, even from their own families. Reuters […]