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๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Central Africa: Intensified UPDF Patrols Reduce Cross-Border Militia Attacks On Lake Albert

Increased patrols by the Uganda People's Defence Forces on Lake Albert have led to a significant decrease in attacks on Ugandan fishermen by militiamen from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
World

K-pop group gathered fewer than expected for free concert

The K-pop group BTS held a free outdoor concert in Seoul that attracted only 104,000 fans instead of the anticipated 260,000, leading to a decrease in their management company's stock value.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Weight Loss Will Decrease with Python Blood! New Drug Discovery, No Side Effects

Scientists have discovered a molecule in python blood that controls appetite without side effects, offering a new potential way to combat obesity.

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Eat this - Your cancer risk may decrease

New research indicates that replacing red and processed meat with plant-based foods, particularly whole grains, may lower the risk of colon and rectal cancers in Finnish adults.

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Lagos eyes partnerships to bridge water supply gap

The Lagos State Government is seeking strategic partnerships to improve public access to clean water and decrease reliance on private boreholes and wells.

Mar 23 โ€ข 00:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

"Sometimes you need to increase the tension in order to decrease the tension"

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented that sometimes increasing tension is necessary to reduce it, in response to a question about Trump's Middle East military strategies.

Mar 22 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Electricity prices will drop even more on Monday

On Monday, the average electricity price in the Nord Pool market for Estonia will decrease by 36% compared to Sunday, reaching 10.09 euros per megawatt-hour.

Mar 22 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Exodus of Dominicans in New York: Study Reveals Why Migrant Population Has Decreased in Recent Years

A study reveals a 13% decrease in the Dominican population in New York from 2021 to 2024 due to economic challenges despite ongoing immigration.

Mar 22 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for California: Newsom announces that the number of homeless people has decreased by 9%

California reported a 9% decrease in homelessness, prompting both hope and skepticism as Governor Newsom announces new funding for shelters and services.

Mar 22 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Dollar Card Today: How Much Is It Quoted This Sunday, March 22

The current exchange rate for the Dollar Card is $1833, with a 1% decrease from the same day last week.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

A relief for wallets: electricity prices will decrease on Sunday

Electricity prices in Estonia are set to drop by 47% on Sunday compared to Saturday, reaching an average of โ‚ฌ15.77 per megawatt-hour.

Mar 22 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Slower decline of Selic brings extra challenge for indebted companies

The slower-than-expected decrease in Brazil's basic interest rate, Selic, poses additional challenges for highly indebted companies, complicating their debt management strategies.

Mar 22 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

PST: Decrease in threats against Pride

The Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) reports a decrease in threats against Pride events, categorizing the threat level as moderate with no indications of planned violent attacks.

Mar 21 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

Israel announces escalation of attacks against Iran

Israel plans to intensify its military attacks on Iran in the coming week according to Defense Minister Israel Katz, contrasting with President Trump's announcement of a potential decrease in U.S. military efforts in the region.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Gold Investment: Good News if You Want to Buy Gold! The Price May Drop to โ‚น1.27 Lakhs

Gold prices are expected to decrease significantly, potentially reaching โ‚น1.27 lakhs, providing a favorable opportunity for buyers amidst recent price surges due to geopolitical tensions.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Middle East crisis live: Trump considering โ€˜winding downโ€™ war as US eases sanctions on Iranian oil; Israel launches retaliatory strikes

The article discusses developments in the Middle East crisis, including Trump's potential strategy to decrease military involvement as the US eases sanctions on Iranian oil, and Israel's military actions in response to attacks from Iran.

Mar 21 โ€ข 04:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

First Week of the Maximum Oil Price System Implementation... Gas Prices at Gas Stations Plummet

In the first week of the maximum oil price system in South Korea, fuel prices have witnessed a significant decrease across the nation.

Mar 21 โ€ข 01:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Why did your Tesouro Direto fall even with the drop in Selic?

Investors in Brazil are confused about the performance of Tesouro Direto bonds despite a decrease in the Selic rate, leading to negative returns for some.

Mar 20 โ€ข 23:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The patent for Ozempic expired, revealing an interesting fact about the price of its copy in Argentina

The expiration of the Ozempic patent will lead to a significant decrease in prices as generic versions from Indian pharmaceutical companies enter the market, but Argentine copies remain notably expensive.

Mar 20 โ€ข 21:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iran's War Forces Iraqis to Cut Spending for Eid al-Fitr

The ongoing conflict involving Iran has led to a significant decrease in spending among Iraqis during Eid al-Fitr due to economic pressures.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Many Finns Make a Mistake in Their Relationship That Easily Diminishes Sexual Desire

A survey reveals that a significant number of Finns struggle to talk about sex in their relationships, which can lead to a decrease in sexual desire.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sรฃo Josรฉ registers a 20% decrease in traffic deaths

Sรฃo Josรฉ dos Campos saw a 20% reduction in traffic deaths in the first two months of 2026 compared to the previous year, backed by sustained investments in active mobility.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:03 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Decline in Road Crash Stats

South Africa has reported an 11% decline in road crashes and a 10% decrease in fatalities in early 2026 compared to last year.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Coffee is getting cheaper, but cups are not. Prices in cafes remain high

Despite a decrease in coffee prices globally, cafรฉ prices in Czechia continue to remain high, impacting consumers.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito registers a 26% decrease in suicides over the recent year and bets on strategies

Quito has seen a 26% reduction in suicide reports from 2024 to 2025, according to municipal health officials promoting community mental health initiatives.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

'Harm at a population level': World Happiness Report flags social media's negative impact

The 2026 World Happiness Report highlights a significant decrease in the wellbeing of young people attributed to social media, while Finland remains the happiest country for the ninth consecutive year.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Police Statistics for 2025: Huge Increase in Sexual Violence โ€“ and Almost Three Times as Many Murders

The 2025 crime statistics for Munich show a slight decrease in overall crime, but a significant increase in sexual violence and homicides.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Unemployment: Annual decrease of 5.9% in registered unemployed at DYPA in February

In February 2026, Greece experienced a 5.9% year-on-year reduction in registered unemployment, totaling 903,928 individuals.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Slight drop in the basic basket has little impact on the wallet of consumers in Araraquara

A slight decrease in the average cost of the basic basket in Araraquara offers limited financial relief to consumers.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

School Census Results Call for New Directions in Education in the Country

The 2025 School Census results indicate a significant decrease in student enrollment in Brazil, demanding urgent reflection on the future of the country's education system.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Crime Statistics: Significantly Fewer Crimes in 2025

The police headquarters in Upper Bavaria North has reported a significant decrease in criminal offenses for the year 2025, according to its safety report.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Reign of Humans on the Internet Will End in a Year, Bots Will Have Their Way and Traffic Will Explode!

The internet is facing a significant shift where bots are expected to outnumber human activity by 2027, leading to a surge in overall traffic but a decrease in genuine human users.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The share of diesel sales has halved over the last decade, and it will continue to decrease due to prices

The market share of diesel vehicles in Czechia has dropped by half over the past ten years, driven by increasing prices and changing consumer preferences.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Puerto Vallarta seeks to recover after violence following the death of 'El Mencho'

Puerto Vallarta is experiencing a decrease in tourist activity following the violent events surrounding the death of drug lord 'El Mencho', but the town is working towards recovery as businesses resume.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Lidl raised the price of plastic bags significantly โ€“ here's how it affected

Lidl's significant price increase on plastic bags has led to a decrease in their sales and a push for customers to use existing bags instead.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Atm defends its trams: "They are safe, breakdowns decreased by 13 percent in a year"

ATMs CEO reassures the public about tram safety following a series of incidents, stating there has been a 13% decrease in breakdowns over the past year.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

DHS touts 10 straight months of zero illegal aliens released at border as crossings plunge

The DHS announced that for ten consecutive months, no migrants have been released into the U.S. interior, citing a significant decrease in illegal border crossings.

Mar 20 โ€ข 01:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Excise duties, the cut is not visible. The government: blanket controls

The Italian government announced a gas price reduction, but the expected decrease has not been clearly seen at local gas stations, raising questions about compliance.

Mar 20 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Worldwide, war costs increase while health response budgets significantly decrease

The WHO reports a concerning global trend where increased military spending is overshadowing essential health response funding, particularly in conflict-affected regions.

Mar 19 โ€ข 23:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The decline in activity is already felt in foreign trade: strong drop in imports

Argentina experienced an 11.8% decrease in imports for February compared to the same month in 2025, indicating a decline in economic activity.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Iran not letting citizens cross into Turkey- Minister

The Turkish interior minister announced a significant decrease in the number of Iranians entering Turkey due to restrictions imposed by Iran since the start of the recent conflict.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: Power bills forecast to drop amid greater take-up of solar, home batteries

Power bills in New South Wales, south-east Queensland, and South Australia are projected to decrease due to increased adoption of solar energy and home batteries, according to the Australian Energy Regulator's draft market offer.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Physical Therapist Files for Bankruptcy: Change in Welfare Region's Service Vouchers Would Have Taken Too Many Customers

A physical therapist from Lappeenranta decided to file for bankruptcy due to a decrease in clientele caused by changes in service voucher policies.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Qatar: Gas capacity reduced for years after Iranian attacks

Qatar's gas production capacity is set to decrease due to repairs from Iranian attacks, significantly impacting its revenue and supply to global markets.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Canadian population saw 2nd straight drop as 2025 ended: StatCan

Canada experienced a population decrease of over 103,000 individuals from October 2025 to January 2026, marking the second consecutive quarterly decline in the population, attributed largely to a reduction in non-permanent residents.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Using drop boxes to file taxes? The CRA is getting rid of them soon

The Canada Revenue Agency will discontinue the use of tax drop boxes across Canada after this tax season due to a significant decrease in usage and security concerns.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In light of the decline in resources sent by the Nation, Santa Fe creates its own fund to support technical education

The government of Santa Fe has established a provincial fund of 3.5 billion pesos to finance projects in technical schools due to a decrease in national funding.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Stopping eating sweet foods for six months does not decrease cravings or improve some health indicators, says a new study

A new clinical trial indicates that eliminating sweet foods from the diet for six months does not reduce cravings or lead to weight loss, challenging public health recommendations.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

One state reduced fuel excise - their price will decrease by 25 cents per liter

Italy has announced a temporary reduction in fuel excise taxes, aimed at lowering fuel prices by 25 cents per liter for 20 days starting Thursday.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Decrease in pump prices: why France cannot afford to imitate Giorgia Meloni

France is unable to imitate Italy's temporary fuel tax cuts that reduced prices by 25 cents per liter, due to budget constraints.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:45 UTC

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