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Afghanistan grapples with catastrophic quakes as over 2,000 fatalities are reported
Afghanistan has witnessed yet another catastrophic event, with a sequence of powerful earthquakes causing the death of more than 2,000 individuals in its western regions, as per a statement from a Taliban government representative on…
Month after historic rains, Hong Kong once again submerged by Typhoon Koinu
Streets in Hong Kong were swamped Monday as the residual effects of Typhoon Koinu lashed the city with potent winds and drenching rainfall, echoing the devastating downpours from just a month prior that brought the metropolis to a…
64 million ducks in France to get vaccinated to shield national delicacy
Foie gras, a quintessential French delicacy, stands threatened by the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Recognizing its cultural and economic significance, France has embarked on an ambitious mission: vaccinating a staggering 64…
Weather disasters uproot 43.1 million children in six years, UNICEF’s chilling report
A startling revelation emerged this Friday when the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced that in the span of just six years, weather-induced disasters have led to the displacement of a mammoth 43.1 million children across 44 countries. To…
UAE and Malaysia eye enhanced economic collaboration
In a pivotal encounter at the Qasr Al Shati palace in Abu Dhabi, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the UAE and Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held in-depth discussions on burgeoning bilateral ties and avenues for…
Global educator crisis demands 44 million teachers, Unesco reports
As nations rally to ensure every child receives an education, a stark reality has emerged. Unesco’s recent data reveals a global shortfall of 44 million teachers, emphasizing an urgent need to address the crisis for a universally educated…
September’s global heat shatters records, experts raise alarm
The world felt the heat in a surprising way this September, breaking temperature records and leaving the scientific community in awe. Following record-breaking temperatures in July and August – the latter recognized as the hottest month…
Diplomatic rift grows as India seeks repulsion of 41 Canadian diplomats
In the latest development of an escalating diplomatic feud between India and Canada, India has reportedly asked Canada to send back 41 of its diplomats by October 10th, according to a recent publication in the Financial Times. The strain in…
Amazon drought results in over 100 dolphin deaths
In an alarming revelation, more than 100 dolphins have met their tragic end in Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest due to the region’s most severe droughts, coupled with scorching water temperatures. The Mamirauá Institute for Sustainable…
UAE and India discuss strategic ties at UNGA78 in New York
In the bustling corridors of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78), two significant figures from the UAE and India convened to discuss their nations’ deep-rooted ties. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the…