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Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak over air pollution, closes 647 schools

Sep 05, 2026

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], September 5: Malaysia on Friday declared a state of emergency in the Serian district of Sarawak after air pollution caused by thick haze from fires in neighbouring Indonesia reached hazardous levels.

US midterm mail-in voting begins in North Carolina

Sep 05, 2026

AFP Documentary to explore realities of reporting from Gaza at Arab Media Summit 2026

Sep 04, 2026

Extreme thunderstorms hit Toronto, causing flooding, mass power outages

Sep 04, 2026

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El Niño is surging, months of extreme heat could follow: WMO warns

Sep 04, 2026

Geneva [Switzerland], September 4: Fuelled by exceptionally warm Pacific waters, the El Niño climate pattern is intensifying and has yet to peak. Forecasters are almost certain it will persist through...

Nepal floods leave 22,000 children without safe water: UNICEF

Sep 04, 2026

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 4: More than a week after flash floods struck the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river basin in Nepal, at least 22,000 children urgently need safe drinking water, sanitation and...

Korea, Africa chart new course on AI, digital infrastructure

Sep 04, 2026

Abidjan [UAE], September 4: A new Action Plan to accelerate Africa's digital and AI transformation to be unveiled at Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) 8th Ministerial Conference in Seoul.