Scientists have now revealed 11 risk factors for dementia that can help you predict if someone will develop the condition in the coming years. This comes as experts have forecast that almost triple to 153 million people by 2050 will be living with dementia globally.

Scientists reveal 11 dementia risk factors that could determine who all are at risk

One of the busiest in West Africa is the border crossing at Malanville, which is in northern Benin. Normally, trucks carrying food, humanitarian help, and industrial supplies routinely enter the neighboring Niger, one of the world's poorest nations. Niger is currently experiencing an economic crisis during a war. Watch to know more.

Niger: Line of economic sanctions trigger shortage of medical supplies

For same-sex couples in Nepal, the legal hurdles have gotten higher. The LGBTQ+ community in the South Asian country may face more legal obstacles to marriage equality because lower courts have refused to recognize same-sex unions.

Nepal: Gay marriage 'victory' hit legal roadblock

Donald Trump, the former US president, who is due to surrender at a Georgia jail on Thursday (24th August), has revealed the exact time of his arrest. Taking to his social media platform 'Truth Social', the businessman once again reiterated his claims of a "rigged & stolen election" and announced that he would get arrested at 7:30 pm local time (11:30 pm GMT).

Donald Trump announces time of his impending arrest

The value of the taxpayer-funded "golden goodbyes" given to MPs who lose their seats in the upcoming general election would more than treble, reaching £17,300. After losing their seats in the 2019 general election, MPs earned two months' pay, or roughly £8,600, but the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), which oversees MPs' spending, has determined that should be extended to four months.

UK: Golden goodbyes for MPs to double to more than £17,300

In a statement on Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged Beijing's support for Bangladesh in "opposing external interference" and pledged to expand economic ties with Bangladesh, especially through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Mr. Xi stated during talks with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina outside the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg that China was "willing to strengthen the synergy of development strategies with Bangladesh, deepen practical cooperation in various fields, push bilateral strategic cooperative partnership to a new level, and better benefit the people of the two countries."

China says will back Bangladesh against ‘external interference’

Today is the third and final day of the BRICS Summit which is underway in Johannesburg, South Africa. On the second day of the summit, the manner and the nature of expansion of the grouping topped the agenda.

BRICS 2023: Indian PM Modi proposes BRICS Space Exploration Consortium

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the commander of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, was mentioned as one of the ten people who perished in the crash of a private jet north of Moscow. Exact two months after Prigozhin led his warriors in a brief mutiny against Russia's military leadership, authorities are looking into what caused the crash.

Wagner mercenary Chief Prigozhin dies in fatal plane crash

Prigozhin Plane Crash: Wagner chief loses life in a deadly crash

The US Justice department has successfully retrieved over 1.4 billion dollars in funds that were stolen from Covid-19 relief programs. With more than 3,000 defendants now facing federal charges across the nation, the scope of these fraudulent activities is becoming clear.

US recovers $1.4 BN in stolen Covid funds

Softbank-owned chip maker arm has filed for an initial public offering or IPO in the united states. Reports suggest that this much-anticipated IPO could end up being the biggest this year. The public offering is estimated to be $10 billion. This makes it the biggest IPO in the US since October 2021, when EV maker Rivian automotive's $13.7 billion IPO hit the market.

Chip maker arm files for listing in the US

An issue with the rocket's third stage prevented the launch from succeeding, according to North Korea, which claimed it occurred in the small hours of Thursday morning, the first day of a seven-day launch window.

North Korea: Spy satellite launch fails due to error at third stage

In recent weeks, Vivek Ramaswamy has risen as a strong Republican contender, especially among those looking for an alternative to Donald Trump, although his faith may be problematic among Republicans. Ramaswamy, a devoted Hindu, has also come under fire for his religion from the DeSantis campaign and Hank Kuneeman, a preacher who supports Trump and calls himself a "prophet" and an election skeptic.

Trump pastor attacks Vivek Ramaswamy’s Hindu faith, says there will be “strange gods in White House”

In the upcoming season, beginning in October, India is anticipated to stop exporting sugar, a move that could have an impact on both domestic and global economy. This choice was made, according to sources, after a severe shortage of rain drastically reduced cane output in important sugar-producing states.

India: Ban on sugar exports causes worries about the global price

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is due to surrender at a Georgia jail. He faces charges for illegally trying to overturn the vote in the state in the 2020 presidential election. But what will happen next? Watch this video to find out.

Trump's criminal case in Georgia: What will happen next?

Russia-Ukraine War: Wagner chief Prigozhin reported dead in jet crash

India has created history as Chandrayaan-3 landed on the moon at around 06:03 PM on Wednesday. Indian Prime Minister Modi joined the live landing of Chandrayaan-3 from South Africa where he is attending the BRICS summit. Meanwhile, ISRO Chairman S Somanath gave an address after the landing and said, 'India is on the moon'.

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As the United States and China step up attempts to ease tensions between them, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo will visit Beijing and Shanghai next week. The visit announced on Tuesday is one among a slew of US officials dispatched to China in recent months.

US secretary of commerce to travel to China next week, to focus on US-China commercial relationship

American Airlines has filed a lawsuit against Skiplagged over unauthorised and deceptive ticketing practices. Skiplagged is an online travel company that helps customers find cheaper flights by using a loophole.

American Airlines sues Skiplagged over unauthorised, deceptive ticketing practices

Since 2021, the number of pickpocket thefts on the London Underground has more than doubled, with the Central line experiencing the greatest increase. According to recent information from the British Transport Police, there were a record 7,899 pickpockets on the Underground in 2022. Furthermore, there were more than 1,200 such accidents last year on the Central line alone. According to British Transport Police, the Northern line came in second place with more than 1,100 thefts.

UK: London underground turning into pickpocketing hub

As heavy rain lashes several parts of India, several flights have been impacted. On X (formally Twitter), IndiGo Airlines shared that various upcoming flights are expected to be delayed and urged its passengers to keep a tab on the flight's status.

India rains: Flights delayed, diverted, cancelled; IMD issues weather alerts for states

Chandrayaan-3 Landing: Today is the day when India Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 is expected to land on the moon. It would be a historic and proud moment for India if the mission is successful.

Chandrayaan-3 Landing: Schools & colleges organise live streaming of ISRO's moon mission

Malka Leifer, a former Israeli principal, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting two students at an ultra-Orthodox Jewish school in Australia.

Who is Malka Leifer, former Israeli principal sentenced to 15 years for abusing Australian students?

A massive landslide hits the Kullu district of the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh as heavy rains continue to wreak havoc.

Himachal: Massive landslide hits Kullu-Mandi highway

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