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National Federation of Hog Farmers Inc. (NFHFI) organized this year’s National Hog Festival 2024. It also aimed for a Guinness World Record — for having the most variety of pork dishes on display. The three-day hog festival opened at the Quantum Skyview of the New Gateway Mall 2 in Araneta City, Quezon City, on March 1.
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2 years ago Read more at Philstar.com

England and India will face off in the fifth and final Test in Dharamshala starting Thursday. India currently hold the top position in the championship standings. England sit eighth in the series, while India sit in eighth.
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2 years ago Read more at The Times of India

The construction work on the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York has been going on for the past month in preparation for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. On June 9, the stadium will witness the clash between the cricketing rivals, India and Pakistan. The 34,000-seat stadium, a modular structure, is swiftly taking shape.
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2 years ago Read more at The Economic Times

This year, the citizens of more than 60 countries, representing nearly half of the global population, will go to the polls, making 2024 the biggest election year the world has ever seen. A democratic mechanism of that magnitude will have a far-reaching impact on billions of citizens. We can start by ensuring that this year’s elections reflect our societies and that those elected work to fulfil the aspirations of those they represent. To make this possible, we need to make sure that everyone’s voice is heard; this
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2 years ago Read more at The Guardian

Nations like Fiji recorded an 8% growth rate in 2023, showcasing a remarkable yet slower recovery compared to the explosive 20% growth in the previous year. Countries such as Nauru and Vanuatu struggled, with their economic growth stymied by external factors including policy changes abroad and the impact of cyclones.
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RadioTimes.com brings you our round-up of the best and most exciting rugby players currently tearing it up across both the Northern and Southern hemisphere. Handre Pollard kicked all the points as the Springboks beat New Zealand to claim back-to-back titles. Eben Etzebeth is one of the first players that comes to mind when fans think of the springboks jersey. Ardie Savea (New Zealand) was named World Rugby's Player of the Year
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2 years ago Read more at Radio Times

Awaroa is hemmed in by clover-green native bush and seas that sparkle like freshly blown glass. Nearly 40,000 people donated almost $2.3 million towards the purchase of the privately held beachfront when it came up for sale in 2016.
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2 years ago Read more at 1News

Kazakhstan’s National Fund started in 2000 as a safety net for the government to be used in times of crisis. But even during economically “good times” the government has continued to prop up its budget through withdrawals from it. This goes against President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s promise to impose greater financial discipline on the government by limiting such withdrawals.
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2 years ago Read more at Global Voices

Sini Shetty is representing India at the 71st Miss World pageant. She danced on some of Aishwarya’s iconic numbers like “Nimbooda” from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and “Taal Se Taal Mila” among others. Sini took to social media to share her dance performance.
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2 years ago Read more at The Indian Express

Southeast Asian country faces temporary disinflation, but no deflation. World Bank Senior Economist for Thailand Kiatipong Ariyapruchya said it was normal for the central bank to have different views from the government. The BOT has so far resisted government pressure to reduce borrowing costs by holding rates at 2.50%, the highest in a decade.
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2 years ago Read more at The Star Online