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UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan joined a meeting convened by U.S. President Donald Trump in New York on September 22. Participants discussed developments across the Middle East, regional security, economic prosperity and international cooperation. The meeting focused on security and stability across the Middle East and on efforts to support development in the region. Sheikh Abdullah reiterated the UAE’s support for regional and international initiatives aimed at reducing tensions and establishing lasting peace.
The flood struck the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa District on the morning of August 26. It swept through riverbank settlements and damaged homes, roads, bridges, hydropower facilities and other critical infrastructure. Officials said Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Gorkha suffered major effects as floodwaters moved through connected river systems. The disaster also hit Gyirong County in Tibet, where rescue teams continue searching mountain valleys and border areas. Authorities are still examining the full sequence that triggered the flood.
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Scientists have identified a rare inherited genetic mutation that can increase a person’s risk of developing lung cancer by roughly 25 times overall and by about 60 times among non-smokers, according to landmark research published in the journal Science. The study, conducted by investigators at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute alongside the 23andMe Research Institute, analyzed de-identified genetic data from more than 3.3 million individuals. Researchers identified the germline variant, known as EGFR T790M, as one of the strongest inherited risk factors for lung cancer discovered to date.
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The shortlist includes players from leading clubs across Europe and other major competitions. Paris Saint-Germain has one of the strongest contingents in the men’s field. Its nominees include Dembélé, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Bruno Fernandes, Declan Rice, Michael Olise, Lautaro Martínez and Sadio Mané also earned places. France Football administers the Ballon d’Or and applies a season-based assessment period to each edition.
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German luxury sports car manufacturer Porsche announced an agreement with labor representatives on Monday to reduce its workforce by an additional 5,000 positions by 2035 as part of a restructuring program. The decision brings total planned job eliminations across the company to approximately 9,000 positions, representing roughly 21 percent of its 42,066 workforce. Company leadership confirmed that Porsche to cut 5,000 more jobs under restructuring plan negotiations following months of talks between management and labor councils. The initiative aims to bolster operational efficiency as the vehicle producer confronts declining market share in Asia, elevated global tariffs, and sluggish demand for electric vehicles.
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Porsche presents a one-off 911 GT3 RS by Sonderwunsch with Macadamiametallic paint, brown carbon fibre and couture design.
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the electric C-Class in Seoul, bringing its first battery-powered C-Class sedan with up to 762 km of WLTP range.
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Economic growth across developing Asia and the Pacific is forecast to slow to 5.0% in 2026, with the region expanding 5.5% in 2025. The new estimate stands 0.1 percentage point above the bank’s July forecast, with growth projected to reach 5.1% in 2027. Inflation is expected to average 4.2% in 2026, down from the 4.3% estimate issued in July, while the 2027 inflation forecast increased slightly to 3.5% from 3.4%. South Asia received one of the largest upward revisions in the latest assessment, with growth forecast at 6.4% in 2026.
UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan joined a meeting convened by U.S. President Donald Trump in New York on September 22. Participants discussed developments across the Middle East, regional security, economic prosperity and international cooperation. The meeting focused on security and stability across the Middle East and on efforts to support development in the region. Sheikh Abdullah reiterated the UAE’s support for regional and international initiatives aimed at reducing tensions and establishing lasting peace.
Remittances from Egyptians working abroad reached about $29.7 billion in the first seven months of 2026. The Central Bank of Egypt said inflows rose 28.1% from about $23.2 billion during January through July 2025. The figures cover money sent home by Egyptians employed overseas. They provide the latest official reading for the 2026 calendar year. The latest total is about $6.5 billion above the amount recorded in the same seven-month period of 2025.
Typhoon Dujuan brought record rainfall and strong winds to eastern Japan on Monday, prompting emergency landslide warnings and widespread transport disruption. The Japan Meteorological Agency placed Oshima in the Izu Islands under a Level 5 landslide warning at 12:40 p.m. Heavy rain had already pushed totals above 500 millimeters across parts of the island chain. Chiba Prefecture recorded more than 300 millimeters from Saturday through early Monday afternoon. Authorities urged residents to watch for flooding, swollen rivers and dangerous waves.