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The Malaysian federal government officially declared a state of emergency in Sarawak’s Serian district following a sharp decline in air quality caused by intense transboundary haze from land and forest fires in Indonesia. Environmental monitoring stations registered the local Air
– The UAE Search and Rescue Team is carrying out field operations in Nepal’s Rasuwa district after severe flooding struck the region. Crews are supporting Nepali authorities as they search damaged communities and difficult terrain. The team is using drones,
– The United Nations has launched a $49.6 million emergency appeal to respond to Nepal’s August floods over the next four months. The initiative aims to assist 84,270 individuals, with nearly 40% being children. The response encompasses 19,284 households spread
On Friday, the United Nations General Assembly passed an international resolution advocating for more precise and equitable portrayals of continent sizes on world maps. The resolution, supported by 107 member states through a recorded vote, tackles cartographic distortions that tend
– International Fund for Houbara Conservation has introduced an enhanced assistance program for Emirati houbara breeders during ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi during ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi during ADNEC Centre Abu
– UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The discussions primarily centered on the partnership between the United Arab Emirates and Iraq, with particular focus on collaboration
– Chinese President Xi Jinping made an official stop in Cairo as Egypt and China commemorated 70 years of diplomatic relations. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport on Tuesday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi greeted Xi. The airport reception was
– Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek. Their discussions on August 31 encompassed topics such as political relations, trade, defence, energy, space, mobility, and
– A recent United Nations report indicates that worldwide efforts to combat violence against children are not on track to achieve the 2030 deadline. The document evaluates two decades of advancements since the groundbreaking UN study on violence directed at
– Following high-level negotiations in Tashkent, India and Uzbekistan have elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced this enhancement during Modi’s state visit on August 29 to 30. They