Browsing: News
– The UAE Search and Rescue Team has initiated on-the-ground operations in Nepal’s Rasuwa district following devastating floods that affected the region. The team is assisting Nepali authorities by conducting searches in damaged communities and challenging terrains. Their efforts are
– The United Nations has launched a $49.6 million emergency appeal to support a four-month response to Nepal’s August floods. This urgent appeal aims to assist 84,270 people, with nearly 40% being children. It encompasses 19,284 households spread across 17
On Friday, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution calling for more precise and equitable visual representations of continental landmasses on world maps. In a vote recorded with support from 107 member states, the assembly focused on cartographic inaccuracies
– The International Fund for Houbara Conservation has announced a new support scheme for Emirati houbara breeders during ADIHEX 2026. Known as the Houbara Breeders Support Initiative, it aims to assist existing breeding operations and those planning to establish new
– UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The discussions centered on strengthening the relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Iraq, with particular emphasis on collaboration
– Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down in Cairo for an official state visit, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Egypt and China. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi greeted Xi at Cairo International Airport on Tuesday. The
– Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in discussions during the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit held in Bishkek. Their talks on August 31 addressed a broad spectrum of issues, including political ties, commerce, defense,
– According to a recent United Nations report, nearly 19% of children worldwide now live in conflict zones, a significant increase from close to 10% in the 1990s. The assessment highlights that conflict, forced displacement, climate-related threats, and digital abuse
– Following high-level discussions in Tashkent, India and Uzbekistan elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s August 29 to 30 state visit, he and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced this upgrade. The leaders examined
– Flooding across Nepal and Tibet has caused at least 919 deaths, with 4,793 individuals still unaccounted for. Following the disaster on August 26, Nepal has documented 903 fatalities and 4,247 people missing. In Gyirong County, Tibetan authorities have confirmed