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Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza

People gather next to the Christmas tree at Manger Square in Bethlehem (Pictur credit: AP) BETHLEHEM: Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit. The giant Christmas tree that was absent during the Israel-Hamas war returned Wednesday, overlooking a parade of scouts playing…

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Travel surge: Indian tourists flock to Moscow, Vietnam, Japan; geopolitical shifts reshape holiday picks

Indian travellers are powering a sharp rise in tourist numbers across several overseas destinations this year, with Moscow, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea and Georgia reporting strong double-digit growth. The upswing comes even as Azerbaijan and Turkey have fallen out of favour following their support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.Moscow has emerged as one of the…

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Gold ETF inflows soar 578% YoY in September: Investors flock to yellow metal amid geopolitical tensions; will this trend continue?

Gold ETFs are emerging as the preferred choice for investors navigating a volatile global environment. In September 2025, inflows into these funds jumped six-fold to Rs 8,363.13 crore, compared with Rs 1,232.99 crore in the same month last year, reflecting growing appetite for liquid, secure investments. Over the past five years, Gold ETF inflows have…

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