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Taiwan's Constitutional Court in crisis, justice nominees rejected by lawm
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The seven justice nominees proposed by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to fill vacancies in Taiwan's Constitutional Court were all rejected by lawmakers on Tuesday, an expected outcome that could paralyse the court in the near future, as reported by Focus Taiwan.
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Spectee expands crisis management system to the Philippines following succ
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
This system, designed to monitor and manage disasters like earthquakes, floods, typhoons, and criminal accidents, gathers real-time visual and textual information from social media platforms (SNS) and official sources.
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Outdated infrastructure and transformer failures worsen electricity shorta
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
With frequent power outages, outdated infrastructure, and a rapidly growing demand for electricity, communities across the region are facing significant challenges. A recent crisis has emerged from Cheetah Colony in Jutial, a key area near the FC Headquarters in Gilgit city, where residents
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Shashi Tharoor convenes multi-stakeholder meeting on 'collaborative action
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taking to his official handle on X, Shashi Tharoor posted, "On Thursday evening in Delhi, I chaired the sixth in the series of roundtables I've been organising since 2017 on my initiative, under the auspices of Air Quality Asia, to focus MPs' and stakeholders' attention on the air pollution
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The Habitats Trust Announces THT Grants 2024 Recipients
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 24: The Habitats Trust (THT), has announced the recipients of its THT Grants 2024. These grants, totalling Rs. 2 crores, support innovative and scalable conservation initiatives across India. The Habitats Trust, is focused on addressing some of the most pressing d
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Water crisis worsens in PoJK as natural springs dry up
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The prolonged lack of rainfall in the region has left locals facing an increasingly dire situation, forcing them to travel long distances to fetch water. Women in the area, in particular, have been shouldering the burden, carrying heavy containers of water on their heads from miles away.
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Mohammed bin Rashid issues Decree establishing Dubai Resilience Centre
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decree No. (48) of 2024 to establish the Dubai Resilience Centre. The entity aims to enhance Dubai's capacity to manage risks, emergencies, crises, and disasters, reinforcing its position as a global leader in
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"Govt stands with farmers in times of crisis": Shivraj Singh Chauhan on Ki
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
On the occasion of Kisan Diwas, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan emphasized the Central Government's commitment to farmers' welfare under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
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Pakistan: Protests continue in Kurram over road closures amid crisis
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Tehsil Council Chairman Agha Muzammil Hussain condemned the government for "besieging" Parachinar, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
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Pakistan: Karachi faces severe gas crisis amid cold weather
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The gas loadshedding is scheduled in Karachi from 9:30 pm (local time) to 6 am (local time) and 2:30 pm (local time) to 5 pm (local time). However, majority of the areas of Karachi either remained with gas most of the day or received gas with a very low pressure.
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Pakistan: Winter worsens humanitarian crisis in Kurram
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The humanitarian crisis in Kurram, Pakistan, has deepened as severe winter conditions worsen medicine shortages and blockades. Over 50 children have died due to untreated illnesses, with pneumonia emerging as a leading cause. While the provincial government has airlifted supplies, local lead
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Tripura CM Manik Saha slams previous left govt for failing to resolve Bru-
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"The problem of Bru-Reang internally displaced people remained unresolved for 23 years during the Left rule, which spanned almost 35 years. However, with the dedicated efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, this long-standing problem has been resolved.
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