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US lawmakers push Afghan Adjustment Act to grant residency to evacuees
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A new bipartisan bill in the US Congress, the Afghan Adjustment Act, seeks to grant permanent residency to thousands of Afghans evacuated in 2021. Advocates say it's a moral duty, but challenges remain due to complex vetting and political opposition, Tolo News reported.
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French firefighters battle largest wildfire since 1949
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Firefighters in southern France are battling the country's largest wildfire since 1949, which has burned over 16,000 hectares, killed one person, and left three missing. The blaze remains out of control as officials warn of more heatwaves and worsening climate conditions.
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Uttarakhand: 70 rescued, 3 dead, 50 missing after flash floods in Uttarkas
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
At least 70 civilians have been rescued as rescue and relief operations continue on a war footing in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, following flash floods and landslides near Harshil and Dharali. According to official inputs, three civilian deaths have been confirmed so far, while over
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Uttarakhand: Helicopter operations begin to evacuate stranded pilgrims fro
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As rescue efforts gain momentum in the cloudburst-hit region of Uttarkashi district, authorities have prioritised the safe evacuation of stranded pilgrims from the Gangotri Dham. Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey on Thursday said that helicopter sorties have begun from Harsi
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UP: Ganga swells to danger mark in Varanasi, Varuna floods trigger evacuat
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The levels of Ganga river has risen in Varanasi, and its rising water level has begun impacting its tributaries, creating a flood-like situation in parts of the city. The Varuna River, a key tributary, has taken a fierce form.
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Japan lifts tsunami warnings after powerful Russia quake; 1 killed, over 2
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In response to the warnings, authorities issued evacuation instructions to more than 2 million people across affected coastal regions. Residents rushed to higher ground amid fears of large waves, especially in areas that have previously suffered major tsunami disasters, including the 2011 Gr
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Pakistan's Punjab reels under monsoon fury as rivers swell, villages evacu
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Heavy monsoon rains have caused severe flooding across Punjab, Pakistan, affecting major rivers and urban areas. Hundreds of families were evacuated, crops destroyed, and over 140 people killed. Authorities have issued flood warnings and launched relief efforts in affected districts, includi
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Flash floods claim 6 lives in Gilgit-Baltistan, search for missing tourist
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Flash floods triggered by torrential rains in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) and parts of Punjab have killed at least six, with more missing. Damage spans homes, roads, and farmland. Rescue operations continue as authorities face criticism for delayed responses amid worsening mons
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Pakistan: Floods inundate hundreds of Punjab villages, mass evacuations un
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Flooding in Punjab's rivers has submerged homes and crops in hundreds of villages, forcing evacuations and displacing many residents. Authorities have issued alerts and are monitoring the situation as water levels rise due to monsoon rains and glacial melt, Dawn reported.
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Five children killed in Swat as monsoon floods ravage Pakistan's Khyber Pa
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
At least five children died in rain-related incidents in Swat, Pakistan, as flash floods and house collapses hit the region. Heavy monsoon rains damaged roads and homes across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with rescue teams deployed. Authorities have warned residents to stay alert amid worsening condi
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Four children die as Swat faces another devastating fl
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
At least four children died and one is missing after flash floods and landslides hit Swat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Meanwhile, three tourists died and 15 are missing following floods and landslides at Babusar Top in Gilgit-Baltistan. Rescue operations are ongoing.
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Pakistan: Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz announces PKR 5 million aid for flood vic
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced PKR 5 million compensation for families of flood victims. During a visit to Chakwal, she ordered swift relief, bridge repairs, and evacuations ahead of the next monsoon, while praising emergency response efforts.
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