Iraq's first official census in nearly 40 years reveals its population has reached 46.1 million, a significant increase from 2009. The census highlights disparities between federal Iraq and the semi-autonomous Kurdish region, emphasising the importance of equitable resource distribution for future planning.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met at the White House, marking the first visit by a world leader since Trump's inauguration. They discussed their long-standing friendship and strategic partnership, with Trump acknowledging Modi as a tough negotiator. Modi's visit emphasized the importance of US-India relations.
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has summoned Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and other party members to Delhi, sparking speculation about potential political upheavals. Rivals claim the move may signal Mann's removal, while Congress and BJP hint at unrest and possible mid-term polls in Punjab due to dissatisfaction over unfulfilled promises.
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