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Almaty, Kazakhstan, rocked by earthquake
An earthquake struck Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan, on Monday, prompting panic among residents who fled outdoors as sirens blared, according to a report by Reuters. The tremor, with a magnitude estimated at about 5 by Kazakhstan’s…
UAE president hosts president of the Union of the Comoros
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Azali Assoumani, President of the Union of the Comoros, in a significant meeting today. During a working visit to the UAE, President Assoumani attended a ceremony marking the Comoros’…
Nairobi hosts United Nations assembly to combat climate crisis
Government officials, environmental experts, and stakeholders from around the world have gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, for the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). This crucial meeting aims to devise collaborative…
South Korea witnesses further decline in fertility rate in 2023
South Korea, already grappling with the world’s lowest fertility rate, witnessed a further decline in 2023. Concerns over career advancement and the financial burden of raising children prompted women to postpone or forgo childbirth…
Sharjah’s Wasit Wetland Centre joins global conservation network
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) has furthered its commitment to wildlife preservation and biodiversity by admitting the Wasit Wetland Centre into the esteemed Wetlands International network. This move…
Inferno engulfs Victoria’s west, thousands flee for safety
Thousands of residents in the western regions of Victoria, Australia, are under mandatory evacuation orders as a bushfire continues to rage out of control. The State Emergency Service has urgently directed over 2,000 individuals residing in…
Beijing hit by heavy snowfall, city braces for subzero week ahead
Authorities in Beijing took decisive action on Wednesday as heavier-than-expected snowfall blanketed the Chinese capital, leading to the closure of several highways. The occurrence is part of a widespread cold spell engulfing various…
UAE president warmly welcomes Indian PM Modi in Abu Dhabi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India has arrived in Abu Dhabi for a significant visit to the UAE, where he will partake in the esteemed World Governments Summit 2024 in Dubai, with India assuming the role of guest of honor. Upon touchdown…
UAE president welcomes Congo-Brazzaville president
In a diplomatic encounter at Qasr Al Shati, Abu Dhabi, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of Congo-Brazzaville, who embarked on a significant working visit to the UAE. Amidst discussions at…
Chile’s forest fires claim 64 lives, threaten urban areas
A grave crisis is unfolding in central Chile as deadly forest fires have already claimed the lives of 64 people, and local authorities anticipate the death toll will rise further. Emergency services are locked in a fierce battle to…