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COP31 presidency and OECD announce Paris partnership on climate finance and delivery

President-Designate Murat Kurum frames climate finance as strategic security at OECD headquarters, cites Türkiye’s SURFF urban-resilience facility as an implementation bridge, and invites ambassadors to Antalya ahead of the 11–12 November Leaders Summit.

September 17, 2026

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Himalayan warming linked to conditions behind Nepal’s deadly rock-ice cascade

A catastrophic rock-ice avalanche that turned into a high-speed debris flood along the Nepal–China border on 26 August has been examined by an international scientific team that finds rapid Himalayan warming intensified the conditions that made such a cascade more likely. The analysis, published on 17 September by World Weather Attribution (WWA), stops short of

September 17, 2026

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Horticulture Agency Rawalpindi Holds Tree Plantation Drive at Women’s College

A tree plantation drive was held at Government Associate College for Women, Gowalmandi, where students and teachers actively participated in planting saplings. The event was organized by the Horticulture Agency Rawalpindi. Participants pledged to take care of and protect the newly planted saplings. The drive aimed to create awareness among young people about the importance

September 16, 2026

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WMO warns very strong El Niño likely to persist into early 2027

Global forecasts show near-certain continuation through February, with warmer land temperatures and classic rainfall shifts for September–November.

September 16, 2026

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Pacific Pre-COP logistics ramp up ahead of Antalya COP31

Organisers say more than 2,000 delegates are expected in Fiji next month, with a leaders’ convening in Tuvalu, as the Türkiye–Australia presidency shifts to operational delivery before the November UN climate summit.

September 15, 2026

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Minister Calls for Fast-Track Action to Protect Climate-Vulnerable Communities

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Malik has called for a shift from lengthy procedures and policy jargon towards practical, community-based action to address the challenges faced by climate-vulnerable cities and poor communities in Pakistan. The minister made these remarks during a meeting with UN-Habitat Officer Oddy Angelo of Bolivia, where

September 7, 2026

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US, Iran Engaged in Escalating Tanker War

The United States and Iran have escalated their conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides engaging in tit-for-tat attacks on tankers and ships. The latest exchanges have further dimmed hopes for a de-escalation through diplomacy, as the US-Israel war on Iran continues to disrupt energy supplies and slow economic growth around the world.

September 6, 2026

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Female Artists Redefine Pakistan’s Cultural Landscape at FJWU Degree Show

The annual degree show at Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), titled 'Stories from the Studios,' has showcased the talents of emerging female artists in Pakistan, highlighting their vital role in shaping the country's cultural landscape. Former culture minister and prominent artist Jamal Shah, who was the chief guest at the inauguration, praised the graduating cohort

September 5, 2026

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Nepal Seeks Billions in Funding to Rebuild After Devastating Flash Floods

Nepal is facing a daunting task of rebuilding after the devastating flash floods that have ravaged the country, leaving a trail of death and destruction in their wake. The floods, which have been described as one of the worst in recent memory, have killed over 1,200 people and left thousands more missing. The Nepalese government

September 4, 2026

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Panic in Gulberg Greens as Bengal Tiger Spotted

Panic gripped the residents of Gulberg Greens in Islamabad on Thursday evening after a Bengal tiger and two cubs were spotted in the residential area, specifically in B Block, Street 15. The sighting, confirmed by the housing society's security management and residents, sent shockwaves through the community, with families urged to stay indoors and security

September 3, 2026

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UN Warns of ‘Supersized’ El Niño as Countries Prepare for Impact

The United Nations has issued a warning of a 'supersized' El Niño event, with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicting it could be the strongest in over 70 years. The natural weather phenomenon is expected to bring extreme weather conditions, including droughts, floods, and heatwaves, to various regions around the world. According to UN head

September 3, 2026

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UN Warns of ‘Supersized’ El Niño Event

The United Nations has warned of a 'supersized' El Niño event, with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) releasing data showing it could be the strongest in over 70 years. The phenomenon is expected to last until at least February 2027, bringing extreme weather patterns worldwide, including drought, stronger typhoons, and flooding. UN head António Guterres

September 3, 2026

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