Pakistan faces hailstorms in Islamabad and heatwaves in the south. Authorities issue weather alerts and safety warnings.
Hailstorm in Islamabad Exposes Climate Vulnerability
A sudden hailstorm wreaked havoc in Islamabad, damaging vehicles, solar panels, and property as extreme weather grips Pakistan’s capital.
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Kathmandu Suffers from Worst Air Pollution in History, Leads as Most Polluted City
Nepal faces worst air pollution in history, with hazardous levels in Kathmandu due to wildfires and dust, worsening health.
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Powerful 7.7 and 6.4 Magnitude Earthquakes Hit Myanmar
Powerful earthquakes hit Myanmar, killing three in Bangkok, collapsing buildings, and prompting emergency declarations.
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Coca-Cola’s Ocean Plastic Waste Projected to Hit 602M kg Annually by 2030
Coca-Cola’s plastic waste may hit 602m kg yearly by 2030. Oceana urges a shift to reusable packaging to cut pollution.
Sri Lanka: Petitions Against Adani Green Energy Projects Withdrawn
Petitions against Adani Green Energy projects withdrawn as new government of Sri Lanka reviews and renegotiates the deal.
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China Unveils Major Climate Projects to Accelerate Green Transition
China plans major climate projects, including offshore wind and hydropower, while balancing coal reliance and emissions goals.
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IMF Team to Visit Pakistan for $1bn Climate Fund Talks: Finance Minister
Pakistan seeks $1bn IMF climate fund as finance minister eyes credit rating upgrade and broader tax reforms for stability.
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Surge In Leopard Killings In Pakistan Sparks Conservation Concerns
Leopard killings surge in Pakistan due to human-wildlife conflict, deforestation, and lack of compensation for victims.
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Nepal Confirms Rediscovery Of The Asian Small-Clawed Otter After 185 Years
Scientists confirm the presence of the Asian small-clawed otter in Nepal after 185 years, thrilling conservationists.
