International
Global deforestation shrinking climate action opportunities, UN warns
As deforestation and forest degradation rapidly increase worldwide, opportunities to ensure food security and tackle the impacts of the climate crisis are steadily shrinking. In this situation, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has called on governments worldwide to make forest conservation and restoration a national priority.
US military leaving Iraq after two decades
The final withdrawal of US troops from Iraq is set to be completed after more than two decades of military presence. US forces are scheduled to be pulled out of the country's last remaining bases by Wednesday. Iran and Iran-aligned Iraqi armed groups see the end of this long military chapter, which began in 2003, as a strategic success for themselves.
Myanmar airstrike on Rakhine market kills 50, injures 58
An airstrike by Myanmar’s military on a crowded market in Kyauktaw, in the conflict-hit Rakhine State, has killed at least 50 people and injured 58 others, aid workers and local rescuers said Tuesday (September 29).
Bangladesh among 20 countries gets US tariff relief on select specialty pharmaceuticals
Bangladesh has been included among 20 countries and jurisdictions eligible for zero ad valorem tariffs on specified specialty pharmaceuticals and related ingredients imported into the United States, providing tariff relief for qualifying drug exports from the country.
Oil prices climb again as Middle East supply risks persist
Global oil prices rose for a second consecutive session on Tuesday (September 29) as the prolonged US-Iran conflict raised fresh concerns over disruptions to crude supplies from the Middle East.
Funding crisis puts 8.3m refugees at risk of losing UNHCR aid
A deepening funding crisis is putting emergency assistance and protection at risk for some 8.3 million refugees and displaced people, the UN refugee agency UNHCR has warned.
56 killed in Indian flood
Heavy rains, rising river levels and flash floods have worsened flooding and landslide conditions in several states in northern and eastern India. Flooding, landslides and waterlogging have disrupted normal life in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim, northern West Bengal, Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Uttar Pradesh has reported the highest number of deaths, with 56 people killed and 46 injured in the disasters over the past few days.
Severe flood hits Nepal again, 21 dead
At least 21 people have died in floods and landslides triggered by incessant heavy rainfall in Nepal. Five others are missing and five have been injured. Fresh flooding and landslides struck various parts of the country after heavy to extremely heavy rainfall from September 24 to 27.
More than 13,000 illegal immigrants arrested in Saudi Arabia in one week
Law enforcement agencies of Saudi Arabia have intensified the campaign against foreign citizens violating residential, labour and border laws of the country. 13,628 persons have been arrested in a special campaign of one week. The process of sending more than 12,000 of the foreigners among them back to their respective countries is ongoing.
Construction work closed for six weeks in Delhi to prevent air pollution
The Delhi government has announced imposing strict restrictions in New Delhi, the capital of India, to control the severe air pollution in the winter season. As part of this construction and building demolition work will remain completely closed throughout Delhi from December 10 next to January 20, 2027. Before that demolition work that creates dust and outdoor civil construction work will remain banned from November 1 to January 31.