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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Floods and landslides leave dozens dead in region

Heavy rains triggered floods and landslides across northern India and Nepal, killing at least 68 people over three days, officials said Sunday. Uttar Pradesh reported 56 deaths and more than 1,000 damaged homes, while Nepal recorded 12 fatalities and seven people missing since Thursday. The disasters come weeks after catastrophic flooding in Nepal killed more than 1,400 people. Scientists have linked increasingly extreme South Asian weather to rising temperatures and changing climate patterns. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

UN doesn't need more resolutions but 'greater capacity to implement them', Bahrain says

Bahrain said that the UN needs to follow through on its resolutions, highlighting those that have condemned Iranian attacks and threats to the freedom of navigation. "We reaffirm that what the United Nations needs today is not more resolutions, but greater capacity to implement them," said Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani. "A resolution adopted but not implemented has no value, and a right that is recognised but not protected has no value or meaning,” he added. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Bangladesh Garment Sector Faces Growing Energy Strain

Bangladesh’s garment industry is facing worsening gas and power shortages, disrupting production and orders at many factories. A recent survey found widespread production cuts and buyer cancellations. However, 4A Yarn Dyeing has continued operating by generating much of its own electricity, including through solar power. Rising diesel prices are nevertheless increasing production costs and adding pressure on the major export sector. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Business

Basra Faces Economic Strain as Oil Exports Falter

Iraq’s oil hub Basra is facing mounting economic pressure as disruptions to Gulf oil exports reduce activity across the city. Workers and contractors report layoffs, pay cuts and fewer jobs, while oil trucks remain idle as storage fills. With crude accounting for most of Iraq’s foreign revenue, the disruption has highlighted the country’s heavy dependence on oil exports through the Gulf. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Bahrain Rejects Iran Talks Over Diplomatic Rift

MANAMA: Bahrain said it will not join Monday’s Iran-Gulf meeting in Oman until diplomatic relations with Tehran are restored. A senior Iranian official said the talks are unlikely to produce a signed agreement, though the Strait of Hormuz will be discussed. Bahrain urged the waterway remain open without fees or restrictions. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the region does not need the United States to act as its “policeman”. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

BRICS Urges Restraint Amid Middle East Escalation

NEW DELHI: BRICS members, including China, Russia, Iran and the UAE, called for “maximum restraint” in the Middle East as fighting between the US and Iran continued. A joint statement urged protection of civilians, respect for sovereignty and uninterrupted trade, energy and shipping routes. The bloc condemned attacks on safeguarded nuclear facilities as violations of international law and called for ceasefires and humanitarian access in Gaza, Lebanon, Sudan and Syria. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

US Envoys Arrive in Moscow for Key War Talks

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow on Saturday to discuss Washington’s plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The pair, representing President Donald Trump, are expected to travel to Kyiv after talks in Moscow. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of seeking to undermine diplomacy through overnight strikes on Kyiv’s airports and a civilian target in Dnipro that killed five people. He said Ukraine remained committed to diplomatic efforts. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Bahrain condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait

Bahrain has condemned repeated Iranian missile and drone attacks on neighbouring Kuwait, describing them as a flagrant violation of Kuwaiti sovereignty and a grave breach of international law and the principles of good neighbourliness. In a foreign ministry statement, Bahrain said the attacks undermined regional de-escalation efforts and posed a threat to security and stability. Bahrain considers Kuwait’s security an integral part of its own national security, the statement said. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Weather

Search Continues for Missing Irish Mountaineer

MANSEHRA: Heavy fog and rain hampered the search for an Irish mountaineer missing while descending Musa Da Musalla peak in Siran Valley. Rescue teams using drones and sniffer dogs struggled with poor visibility, rough terrain and low oxygen levels. Police said several teams, supported by mountaineering groups, local residents and forest officials, were searching difficult routes leading to the peak. The mountaineer disappeared on August 30 after attempting the summit with a British national. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Weather

Heavy Rain Disrupts Routine in Twin Cities

RAWALPINDI: Heavy rain lashed Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Tuesday, flooding low-lying areas and sharply raising water levels in Leh Nullah. The PMD reported 29 feet at Kattarian and 23.5 feet at Gawalmandi, prompting evacuations as catchment areas received heavy rainfall. Several parts of Islamabad also recorded significant rain, with drains overflowing. Rawalpindi authorities declared a holiday for educational institutions, while officials urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel amid the continuing downpour and urban flooding. Read More…

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