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Thousands flee raging wildfires in western Canada

Aug 20, 2023

Kelowna [Canada], August 20: Residents of western Canada scrambled to evacuate Saturday as raging wildfires encroached on two metropolitan areas - separate blazes that have sent tens of thousands fleeing over the course of just days. The devastating fires in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories are just the latest in a summer of dramatic wildfires across the country that have left millions of acres scorched.

Saudi Crown Prince accepts invitation to pay visit to Iran

Aug 20, 2023

UK reports first case of new COVID virus variant

Aug 20, 2023

UAE participates in the G20 Joint Health-Finance Ministers Meeting

Aug 20, 2023

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World Humanitarian Day: UN and partners aim to reach 250 million people worldwide affected by conflict and other crises

Aug 20, 2023

New York [US], August 20: The United Nations on Friday paid tribute to 22 staff members killed in the bombing of its headquarters in Iraq 20 years ago, one of...

ECI inks three MoUs with leading banks, insurance companies in Ethiopia

Aug 20, 2023

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], August 20:Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE's federal export credit company, has entered into strategic agreements with leading Ethiopian financial institutions, fortifying its presence across the African...

Hurricane Hilary sparks rare storm watch for U.S. Southwest

Aug 19, 2023

Los Angeles [US], August 19:Hurricane Hilary, now a Category 4 hurricane barreling north, is expected to impose "significant impacts," including heavy rain and flooding, on the U.S. Southwest this weekend...