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The Malaysian federal government has officially declared a state of emergency in Sarawak’s Serian district as air quality sharply declined due to dense transboundary haze from land and forest fires in neighboring Indonesia. Environmental monitoring stations recorded the local Air

– UAE Search and Rescue Team is conducting field operations in Nepal’s Rasuwa district following heavy flooding that impacted the area. The team supports local authorities by investigating affected communities and challenging terrains, utilizing drones, aerial imagery, and 3D mapping

– The United Nations has launched an appeal for $49.6 million to fund a four-month emergency operation in response to the floods that impacted Nepal in August. The urgent appeal aims to assist 84,270 individuals, with nearly 40% being children.

On Friday, the United Nations General Assembly approved a global resolution advocating for more precise and equitable portrayals of continental landmasses on world maps. In a recorded vote that garnered backing from 107 member states, the assembly highlighted cartographic distortions

– The International Fund for Houbara Conservation has unveiled a fresh support initiative for Emirati houbara breeders during ADIHEX 2026. This Houbara Breeders Support Initiative is aimed at existing breeding projects and individuals planning to develop new facilities. It provides

– 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 a particular focus on

– Chinese President Xi Jinping made an official stop in Cairo as Egypt and China celebrated seven decades of diplomatic engagement. On Tuesday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi welcomed Xi at Cairo International Airport. The airport reception was also attended

– Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit held in Bishkek. The talks on August 31 covered a range of topics including political relations, trade, defence, energy, space, mobility,

– A recent United Nations report indicates that worldwide efforts to eliminate violence directed at children are not on track to meet the 2030 deadline. This assessment reviews two decades of developments since the groundbreaking UN study on violence against

– Following high-level discussions in Tashkent, India and Uzbekistan elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev made the announcement during Modi’s August 29 to 30 state visit. Their talks included cooperation