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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations welcomed the ninth replenishment of the Global Environment Facility, saying initial pledges of $3.9 billion will support agriculture, climate and food security solutions. The funding cycle, known as GEF-9, covers 2026 to

UN envoy Jean Arnault said regional agreement is emerging around a quick end to the Middle East conflict. He also cited the need to restore trust and support a lasting settlement. Arnault serves as the Personal Envoy of the UN

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi said the emirate is continuing to advance science-based environmental programmes and innovative tools to strengthen climate adaptation, protect natural resources and preserve biodiversity, as the world marks World Environment Day 2026 under the theme “Inspired

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, in Abu Dhabi for talks focused on nuclear safety, regional security and cooperation

A major forest fire has destroyed more than 3,000 hectares of natural forest tree cover in Kotli Sattian, an ecologically sensitive region of Punjab, after flames spread across multiple locations during a period of intense heat and dry conditions. Satellite

Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi brought heavy rain, flooding concerns and widespread travel disruption to the Tokyo region on Wednesday after crossing central Japan, forcing airlines to cancel hundreds of flights and affecting rail services across parts of the country. The

Eight people, including a nine-month-old baby, were killed and 33 others were injured when an intercity passenger bus struck highway barriers and caught fire in western Türkiye’s Denizli province, authorities reported. The crash occurred early Sunday near the Tırkaz area

Five people died and one person was injured after a collapse during illegal mining activity in Huize County, in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, local authorities said. The incident occurred early Sunday in Baiwu Village, Nagu Town, a rural area under

Malaysia began enforcing new rules on Monday that bar children younger than 16 from owning or registering social media accounts, a policy that has drawn scrutiny from rights advocates and child-focused organizations over its effect on privacy, expression and young

Syrian authorities maintained emergency operations along the Euphrates River after rising water levels damaged crossings, affected farmland and prompted evacuations in Deir Ezzor and Raqqa, while crews reinforced bridges and protective barriers to keep essential routes and services operating. The