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– Nepal has determined that approximately $4.78 billion will be necessary to rebuild following the floods along Bhote Koshi on August 26. According to the government’s Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment, direct physical damages are estimated at about $1.8 billion,
– During their recent discussions, the leaders of the United Arab Emirates and India emphasized the importance of expanding economic and strategic cooperation, with bilateral trade reaching a record high of $101.25 billion during India’s 2025-26 fiscal year. Abu Dhabi
– UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye engaged in discussions in Abu Dhabi on September 17. Faye was visiting the United Arab Emirates on a working trip. The two leaders explored their
Global commodity markets saw a continued decline in gold prices, with spot bullion decreasing by 1 percent during international trading sessions to reach $4,249 per ounce. This drop followed the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to increase benchmark interest rates by
– New York City health authorities identified Legionella DNA in a Yankee Stadium cooling tower amid an investigation into a South Bronx outbreak. The city confirmed 11 cases of Legionnaires’ disease by Tuesday night, with one fatality and three patients
– Apple has expanded its iPhone lineup with the addition of a foldable device, the iPhone Duo. The company announced the product on Sept. 9, with preorders set to open on Oct. 16. U.S. pricing starts at $1,999, while in
– More than 55,000 individuals have been displaced from high-risk zones across Hainan due to severe rainfall that triggered flooding and the threat of landslides. Authorities ramped up evacuation efforts through September 14 as rising river levels and water intrusion
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– On Monday, Typhoon Dujuan brought heavy rainfall and powerful winds to eastern Japan, resulting in emergency landslide warnings and widespread transportation delays. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its top landslide alert for Oshima in the Izu Islands shortly after
– The death toll from the September 18 attack on Kohat’s Old Police Lines has risen to 23, including 17 police personnel and six civilians, according to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police and Rescue 1122. The assault began during Friday prayers when
– UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye engaged in discussions in Abu Dhabi on September 17. Faye was visiting the United Arab Emirates on a working trip. The two leaders explored their
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– Etihad Airways is set to launch a seasonal non-stop route linking Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg starting December 17, 2026. The service will operate four times weekly until March 21, 2027, connecting Zayed International Airport with Göteborg Landvetter Airport during
– South Korea recorded a $596.6 million tourism surplus in June 2026, marking its strongest monthly performance since the COVID-19 outbreak. The figure represents an increase of approximately $1.44 billion compared to June 2025, when the country faced an $846.8
– Spain has put in place temporary border controls for individuals arriving from Italy via air and sea routes. Starting at midnight on Aug. 8, these measures are set to remain in effect until Sept. 7. Officials are now inspecting