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Iran sympathizes with families of flood victims in Bangladesh

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson expressed his sympathy and condolences to the government and the nation of Bangladesh after the massive flood affected more than 5.2 million people in that country. Following the massive flood in Bangladesh that caused damages in that south Asian country, Nasser Kan’ani expressed his sympathy to the government and the […]

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Commission proposes fishing opportunities for 2025 in the Baltic Sea.

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On 26 August, the Commission adopted its proposal for fishing opportunities for 2025 in the Baltic Sea. This proposal follows a scientific assessment indicating that several fishing areas are in a dire situation. Today, the Commission proposed total allowable catches (TACs) and quotas for nine of the ten stocks managed by the EU in the

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Thunderstorm causes severe damage in southeast Saskatchewan .

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Environment Canada hasn’t reported injuries or loss of life because of the storm. A severe thunderstorm over the weekend left parts of Southeastern Saskatchewan in a disarray causing damage to some buildings, vehicles and uprooting trees. According to a weather summary report by Environment Canada, a strong bow echo-type thunderstorm passed through parts of southeastern Saskatchewan

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Just in: Floods in Nigeria kill at least 49, displace thousands.

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At least 49 people have been killed and thousands displaced in Nigeria after heavy rains caused flooding in the northeast of the country, the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), said on Monday. Three states in the northeast, Jigawa, Adamawa and Taraba, have been hit hard by floods, with 41,344 people displaced, said NEMA spokesperson Manzo

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Grant of tax waiver to companies queried

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Legislators on the Committee of Finance have questioned the manner and criteria the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)is using to extend tax waivers to companies and individuals. While appearing before the committee, the State Minister for Finance (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi said the tax waivers will be extended to eight organisations which include academic institutions

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7.2 Magnitude Earthquake off the coast of Russia Triggers Volcano Eruption, Tsunami Warning

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A massive earthquake off the coast of Russia has put the country on alert. As per the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (ESMC), an earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck off the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region on Saturday. The earthquake proceeded to trigger a volcano eruption and tsunami warning. As per the U.S. National Tsunami

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Tokyo braces for Typhoon Ampil as homes evacuated, flights cancelled

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August 16, 2024 7:30 AM. TOKYO — Japan grounded hundreds of flights and advised nearly 10,000 households to evacuate in some areas near Tokyo on Friday (Aug 16), as a strong typhoon caused power blackouts in the middle of a major summer holiday week. Typhoon Ampil, categorised as “very strong” by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), was

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Hundreds of firefighters tackle wildfire near Greek capital Athens

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SKY NEWS A wildfire is burning just outside of Athens with hundreds of firefighters trying to bring the blaze under control. More than 400 firefighters, 110 fire engines and a large number of volunteers are fighting the blaze, which broke out around 3pm local time on Sunday about 22 miles from the Greek capital. Fifteen

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KCCA GIVES AN UPDATE ON KITEEZI LANDFILL COLLAPSE

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Authorities in Kampala said Saturday that they were investigating a structural failure in waste mass after a section of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Landfill in Kiteezi collapsed on houses and livestock in the early morning hours. The level of damage is still being assessed with no casualties confirmed by the time of filing this

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Flooding in Yemen has left atleast 30 people dead and hundreds displaced, official says

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AP NEWS SANAA, Yemen (AP) — A Yemeni official said Wednesday that 30 people have been killed and hundreds displaced in flooding in the southern city of Hodeidah following several days of heavy rains. Hodeidah Gov. Mugammad Qahim told Houthi rebel-controlled Masirah TV that the floods displaced people from 500 homes. Five people were missing,

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