South Africa wildfires: Firefighters battle blazes spreading across Western Cape— what we know

Stanford and Pearly Beach in South Africa’s Western Cape are on high alert as firefighters battle multiple wildfires. On Saturday, authorities warned residents and tourists to prepare for evacuation as smoke and strong winds made firefighting difficult.The Stanford fire, in the Overstrand region, have threatened homes in Thembelihle township. Around 120 people were moved from…

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Budget 2026: Govt should avoid hiking surcharge on super-rich, reviving wealth tax; why experts warn of capital flight

Tax experts have cautioned the government against raising the income tax surcharge on high-income individuals or reintroducing a wealth tax in the Union Budget 2026-27, warning that such moves could push wealthy taxpayers to relocate to low-tax jurisdictions and hurt investment and job creation.At present, individuals earning over Rs 50 lakh are subject to a…

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How one of the driest countries, Kuwait, delivers water to millions despite no rivers or lakes | World News

With zero natural rivers or lakes, Kuwait depends almost entirely on seawater desalination to meet its water needs/Image: Renderhub Kuwait’s shimmering skyline and bustling urban centres rise from one of the most water-scarce landscapes on Earth. Roughly the size of New Jersey and spanning just under 18,000 square kilometres, the country sits at the northern…

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Bangladeshi umpire officiates India vs New Zealand first ODI amid Mustafizur Rahman row – who is he? | Cricket News

India, New Zealand players, and match officials before the first ODI cricket match of series between India and New Zealand, at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Gujarat. (PTI Photo) Ties between the BCCI and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have come under strain after IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) chose to exclude Bangladesh fast bowler…

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