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– UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Berlin on Wednesday for an official visit to Germany. His presidential aircraft was escorted by German military planes upon entering national airspace. The authorities welcomed Sheikh Mohamed with a
The Malaysian federal government has officially declared a state of emergency in Sarawak’s Serian district. This action was taken after air quality levels sharply declined due to thick transboundary haze originating from land and forest fires in Indonesia. Environmental monitoring
– The UAE Search and Rescue Team is actively working in Nepal’s Rasuwa district following devastating floods. They support local authorities by searching through damaged communities and tough terrain. Drones, aerial imaging, and three-dimensional mapping help them assess the affected
– The United Nations is requesting $49.6 million to fund a four-month emergency response for Nepal’s August floods. The flash appeal aims to reach 84,270 individuals, nearly 40% of whom are children. It covers 19,284 households across 17 municipalities in
On Friday, the United Nations General Assembly approved an international resolution advocating for more precise and balanced portrayals of continental landmasses on world maps. In a recorded vote supported by 107 member states, the global body tackled cartographic inaccuracies that
– The International Fund for Houbara Conservation has launched a new support program for Emirati houbara breeders at ADIHEX 2026. The Houbara Breeders Support Initiative serves existing houbara production projects and people planning to establish new breeding facilities. It offers
– UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Their discussions centered on the relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Iraq, with a focus on cooperation with
– 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 greeted Xi at Cairo International Airport on Tuesday. The airport reception was also
– Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held discussions at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek. Their talks on August 31 covered a wide range of topics including political ties, trade, defense, energy, space,
– A new United Nations report indicates that efforts worldwide to stop violence against children are falling behind schedule for the 2030 deadline. The document reflects on twenty years of progress since the landmark UN study on violence against children.