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October 3, 2024 3:48 PM

Lebanon: Israeli Airstrikes Displace Nearly 1.2 Million People

In Lebanon, the total number of displaced persons has risen to nearly 1.2 million due to Israeli airstrikes. According to a report released by the Disaster Risk Management Unit at the Lebanese Council of Ministers yesterday most displaced individuals have relocated to their homes in other areas, sta...

October 3, 2024 12:25 PM

Sri Lanka Opposition Alliance Collapses Over Symbol Dispute Ahead of Elections

In Sri Lanka, a potential political alliance between two opposition parties has collapsed after the final round of discussions concluded yesterday. Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) had been in talks about forming a coalition for the upcoming general election in Novemb...

October 3, 2024 8:23 AM

Death Toll from Floods and Landslides in Nepal Reaches 233

In Nepal, the death toll from recent floods and landslides so far has reached 233, while 22 others are still missing. At least 169 people were injured in the disaster. According to Home Ministry spokesperson Rishiram Tiwari, 17,120 people have been rescued so far from flood- and landslide-affected a...

October 3, 2024 8:20 AM

Hurricane Helene Death Toll Rises to 183 in Southeastern USA

In the USA, the death toll from Hurricane Helene has risen to 183. Hundreds are still missing as a result of the storm across Southeastern states. In North Carolina, at least 90 people are known to have died. As power connections are being restored, 1.3 million people are still without power from Fl...

October 3, 2024 7:33 AM

IMF Delegation Reviews Progress of Sri Lanka’s Economic Reforms

An IMF delegation met with Sri Lankan officials to review the progress of the ongoing IMF programme. Both parties assessed the achievements so far and discussed the next steps, including measures required for the release of the fourth tranche of the 2.9 billion dollar financing package. The IMF dele...

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