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September 16, 2025 5:14 PM

Rising heat cost Bangladesh $1.8 billion last year, says World Bank

Rising temperatures are taking a mounting toll on Bangladesh, with heat-related illnesses and productivity losses costing the economy up to $1.78 billion - about 0.4% of GDP - in 2024, according to a World Bank report released Tuesday. The study sho...

September 16, 2025 2:47 PM

Global Inclusion Leaders Highlight India’s Disability Progress at Sharjah Congress

International disability rights leaders at the 18th World Congress of Inclusion International in Sharjah have praised India's legislative advances while calling for enhanced focus on climate vulnerabilities affecting persons with disabilities. The th...

September 16, 2025 10:17 AM

Global Inclusion Leaders Converge in Sharjah for Landmark World Congress

The 18th World Congress of Inclusion International, themed “We Are Inclusion”, opened at Expo Centre Sharjah on Monday, marking the first time the global gathering is being hosted in the West Asia and North Africa region. Held under the patronage...

September 16, 2025 9:59 AM

Saudi Nationals Join Indian Students in Showcasing Hindi Language at Riyadh Celebration

Riyadh witnessed a vibrant celebration of Hindi Diwas as the Embassy of India hosted a cultural program that brought together Saudi nationals and students of Indian schools. The event featured speeches and songs in Hindi by Saudi participants, alongs...

September 16, 2025 12:44 PM

Nepal’s deadly protests hammer tourism sector as arrivals fall 30%

Nepal’s deadliest protests in decades erupted just as the country entered its peak tourist season, dealing a blow to businesses that had been preparing to welcome trekkers from around the globe to experience its world-famous trails. Shops, pubs an...

September 15, 2025 10:28 AM

Arab-Islamic summit to warn Israeli attacks threaten normalisation of ties, draft resolution shows

Leaders of Arab and Islamic states will warn that Israel's attack on Qatar and other "hostile acts" threaten coexistence and efforts to normalise ties in the region, according to a draft resolution to be put before an Arab-Islamic summit on Monday. ...

September 15, 2025 10:10 AM

Young activists who toppled Nepal’s government now picking new leaders

A former DJ and his obscure Nepalese non-profit used a social media app popular with video gamers to drive massive protests and become the unlikely power brokers in installing the country's new interim leadership. Sudan Gurung, the 36-year-old found...

September 12, 2025 1:56 PM

India plays vital role in our progress, says Sri Lanka Minister

Sri Lankan Minister of Health and Mass Communication Nalinda Jayatissa praised India’s vital role in Sri Lanka’s path to prosperity and welfare, highlighting the deep-rooted historical ties between the two nations. Speaking about the recent visi...

September 11, 2025 4:43 PM

Global Leaders Gather in Sharjah for IGCF 2025 to Tackle Quality of Life Through Communication

The 14th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2025) opened in Sharjah under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, bringing together 237 speakers from around the world across more than 110 sessions. Organized by the Shar...

September 11, 2025 12:28 PM

North Korea leader firming up status of daughter as successor, Seoul spy agency says

North Korea leader firming up status of daughter as successor, Seoul spy agency says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have solidified the status of his daughter Kim Ju Ae as his likely successor after she accompanied him on a visit to Chin...

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