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FAO: Over 46 million hectares of agricultural land degraded in Arab region

Jun 18, 2025

Geneva [Switzerland], June 18: More than 46 million hectares of agricultural land, particularly in the Arab region, are at risk due to excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides, soil salinisation from irrigation practices, increasing sand and dust storms, rising temperatures, and water scarcity linked to climate change, according to a study by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

UAE rescues 24 from burning oil tanker after ship collision

Jun 18, 2025

"We now have complete, total control of skies over Iran": Donald Trump

Jun 18, 2025

North Korea to send thousands more troops to Russia's Kursk region

Jun 18, 2025

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G7 leaders urge 'de-escalation' but stop short of calling for Israel-Iran ceasefire

Jun 18, 2025

Kananaskis [Canada], June 18: The leaders of G7 nations have urged a "de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza" - but stopped short of calling...

Russia's deadliest attack on Kiev for months flattens apartment block

Jun 18, 2025

Kiev [Ukraine], June 18: Russia has carried out a mass missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital, Kiev, killing at least 10 people and wounding more than 100 others, officials...

Italy blocks German rescue ship from leaving Sicilian port

Jun 18, 2025

Rome [Italy], June 18: A German rescue ship has been blocked from leaving Italy after docking with several dozen migrants on the Mediterranean island of Sicily.