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Landmark World Drought Atlas reveals systemic nature of hazard risks, underlines need for national plans, international cooperation

Dec 03, 2024

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], December 3: As record-breaking droughts are becoming a new normal around the globe, the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) launched the most comprehensive global publication on drought risks and solutions as an urgent wake-up call for world leaders and citizens.

Israeli attacks left 37 martyrs in Gaza over past 24 hours

Dec 03, 2024

UAE President, Rulers attend 53rd Eid Al Etihad ceremony in Al Ain

Dec 03, 2024

UAE's strength reflection of Mohamed bin Zayed's vision, wise leadership: Ruler of Ajman

Dec 03, 2024

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Syrian rebels push toward Hama after taking Aleppo; pro-Assad forces, Russia mount counterattacks

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Trump appoints daughter Tiffany's father-in-law Massad Boulos as senior adviser on Middle East Affairs

Dec 02, 2024

Washington [US], December 2: US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he would appoint Massad Boulos, a Lebanese billionaire and father-in-law of his daughter Tiffany Trump, as his senior...

President Biden pardons son Hunter, says he was "selectively" and "unfairly" prosecuted

Dec 02, 2024

Washington [US], December 2: US President Joe Biden on Sunday signed a pardon for his son, Robert Hunter Biden, who had been convicted on charges related to gun crimes and...