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APP United Nations: The UN’s top humanitarian official grimly warned Saturday that the entire population of northern Gaza is at risk of dying, calling for an immediate stop to “blatant disregard for basic humanity” by Israeli forces.…

AFP/APP Asheville: US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris toured areas devastated by Hurricane Helene on Wednesday, witnessing the catastrophic destruction caused by the storm. Their visit came as thousands of…

AFP/APP Tampa: An increasingly powerful hurricane is set to strike Florida's Gulf coast on Thursday, bringing "catastrophic" storm surges and flooding, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate coastal towns. Hurricane Helene…

AFP/APP Bangladesh: At least 13 people have died and 4.5 million have been affected by severe flooding across Bangladesh, according to the disaster management and relief ministry. The floods, triggered by heavy monsoon rains, have…

News Desk  Gilgit: The recent heatwave in Gilgit-Baltistan has significantly accelerated the melting of glaciers, leading to rising water levels in rivers and streams. This has resulted in widespread flooding across the region.…

Shazia Mehboob  Islamabad: In a stark and urgent appeal, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has underscored the severe consequences of extreme heat and climate change. With global temperatures soaring, the impacts on health,…

News Desk Islamabad: Most parts of the country are predicted to experience rain, wind, and thunderstorms with isolated heavy rain and hail and occasional gaps from Thursday to Monday (March 16–20). Meanwhile, partly cloudy weather is…