Arab-Israeli conflicts
Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point as hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify, prompting Ukraine to prepare evacuation plans for its citizens in the region. On June 18, 293 Ukrainians in Israel and 85 in Iran requested evacuation assistance from the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, with the
Iranian foreign relations
US President Donald Trump has sparked alarm with a series of inflammatory posts on social media, warning that "everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran" and claiming that Iran "can not have a nuclear weapon." The warning follows a new round of nuclear talks between the US and
Iranian foreign relations
As the tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate, US President Donald Trump has cut short his visit to the G7 summit and directed his officials to prepare for a potential crisis in the Situation Room. Trump has once again reiterated his stance on Iran's nuclear program,
Iranian foreign relations
Congresswoman Yasmin Ansari has strongly denounced former US President Donald Trump's proposal to evacuate Tehran, labeling it a "cruel and horrific" idea that puts innocent lives at risk. This contentious statement comes amidst growing anxiety over Trump's aggressive stance towards Iran, with fears of
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's rejection of a nuclear deal proposed by the international community has led to a rapid escalation of the situation, with both countries engaging in a fifth straight day of air strikes on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran, citing the
Arab-Israeli conflicts
US President Donald Trump has taken a bold stance on the escalating tensions in the Middle East, urging everyone to evacuate Tehran in the wake of a new round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran being cancelled. Trump's comments come as the G7 summit, being held
Arab-Israeli conflicts
External affairs minister S Jaishankar spoke with counterparts from Armenia and the United States for possible evacuation of Indian citizens from Iran. India is in talks with Armenia for evacuation of 120 students from Iran, based in Urmia. The conversation with the United States also focused on the situation in
Floods
Torrential rains have been battering the southern and central Mindanao regions since Saturday, causing widespread flooding and displacement of thousands of people. The local government of Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur, was forced to declare a state of calamity on Tuesday due to the severe impact of the floods. The
Floods
As the floodwaters receded, hundreds of residents in the Manning River region were left to face the devastating reality of their lost homes, livelihoods, and belongings. Eighty-year-old Christine Odlum, grandmother of two, was forced to abandon her 39-year-old home on Jones Island, which was inundated for the second time in
Floods
Floodwaters are at unprecedented levels in the Manning River at Taree, surpassing the 1929 record of six meters, and still rising. Residents in Taree, Wingham, and Glenthorne may be isolated by floodwaters for several hours, with emergency warnings advising evacuation in some areas. The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has
Floods
Heavy rain and flash flooding have pummeled New South Wales, with over 60 schools closed and thousands affected across the mid north coast and Hunter regions. Emergency services have responded to over 2,000 calls, evacuated 60 people, and performed 24 flood rescues in the past 24 hours. The situation
Floods
In a call to action, the UN Development Programme's Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (UNDP GEF SGP) urges communities to take proactive measures to prevent flood-related disasters. National Coordinator Ibironke Olubamise emphasized the importance of vigilance, improved strategies, and evacuation plans to mitigate the devastating impact of
