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Hungry Gazans face crippling price rises as war rages

Cyprus Mail 

Most Palestinians shopping for hungry families can only stare at the meagre offerings in Gaza City’s street markets, frustrated that soaring prices and shortages of food are pushing essential supplies beyond their reach. Prices of basic commodities have more than quadrupled since the conflict began, piling pressure on families already traumatised by Israel’s military campaign and a […]

Hotels in India move ahead of global peers in sustainability goals

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Top hotel chains in India are setting high sustainability goals, with targets like 100% green certified buildings and significant reductions in plastic waste. The hospitality industry is embracing renewable energy and innovative technologies, driving sustainability efforts ahead of global peers, thereby creating a more environmentally friendly travel experience.

Iran Paralympic team parades in Paris

En.mehrnews.com 

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iran Paralympic team paraded in the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games on Wednesday night.

Govt lifts final Covid-19 restrictions

Cyprus Mail 

The government on Thursday lifted the last remaining Covid-19 restrictions, Health Minister Michael Damianos said. Speaking after the day’s cabinet meeting, he said people would no longer be required to wear face masks in hospitals and nursing homes, as had previously been stipulated. In addition, the stipulation of a maximum price for the performance of […]

Banks versus markets: The scramble for India's retail investor

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

India's largest lender, SBI, hopes a stock market correction will drive depositors back to banks. As retail investors seek higher returns in equities, deposit growth lags credit growth, forcing banks to raise rates. The Reserve Bank of India is concerned about the widening credit-deposit gap, which poses systemic risks.