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Catastrophic flooding and landslides in Nepal have caused an estimated $2.56 billion in total economic damages as the confirmed human death toll rose to 1,287, with 5,083 individuals reported missing. The disaster, sparked by an August 26 mountain glacier collapse
The UAE Search and Rescue Team is conducting field operations in Nepal’s flood-hit Rasuwa district. The deployment supports Nepalese authorities searching areas damaged by the August 26 Bhote Koshi River flood. Crews are conducting ground searches and field surveys at
The United Nations and humanitarian partners are seeking $49.6 million for Nepal flood relief. The four-month flash appeal targets 84,270 people affected by the August 26 disaster. That represents 19,284 households across 17 municipalities in six districts. Nearly 40% of
In a historic push for cartographic accuracy, the United Nations General Assembly passed an African Union-backed resolution urging international institutions and educational systems to phase out distorted world map projections. The action addresses longstanding criticisms of the 1569 Mercator projection,
The International Fund for Houbara Conservation has launched a support initiative for Emirati houbara breeders at ADIHEX 2026. The Houbara Breeders Support Initiative targets people operating existing houbara production projects and those considering new facilities. It gives participants access to
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The meeting focused on relations between the United Arab Emirates and Iraq, with particular attention to the Kurdistan Region. The
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo for an official visit as Egypt and China marked 70 years of diplomatic relations. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi welcomed Xi at Cairo International Airport on Tuesday. First Lady Entissar El-Sisi also attended
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek during the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit. The August 31 meeting covered political ties, trade, defence, energy, space, mobility and contacts between people. Modi and Putin also discussed
The United Nations warned that global efforts to end violence against children remain off track for 2030. The assessment comes 20 years after the landmark UN study on violence against children. A new progress report says conflict, displacement, climate hazards
India and Uzbekistan elevated bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on Sunday, expanding cooperation across major economic and security sectors. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the upgrade after talks at the Kuksaroy Residence in Tashkent.