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Record-breaking rainfall drops in UAE

Dubai, Apr 17 (UNI) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) observed unprecedented rainfall on Tuesday, marking the highest recorded rainfall in the last 75 years since climate records started in 1949.
The country's National Center of Meteorology confirmed this extraordinary rainfall over the past 24 hours as one of the most significant in the UAE's climatic history.
According to the meteorology center, the most substantial rainfall recorded was in the Khatm Al Shiklah area in Al Ain, which received up to 254.8 mm in less than 24 hours.
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Pakistani workers play central role in national progress, prosperity: PM

01 May 2024 | 5:33 PM

Islamabad, May 1 (UNI) Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Wednesday that workers play a central role in national progress and prosperity, highlighting that every worker in the South Asian country is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

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Thai king appoints ex-diplomat Maris as new FM

01 May 2024 | 3:25 PM

Bangkok, May 1 (UNI) Thailand’s retired career diplomat Maris Sangiampongsa on Wednesday was appointed a new foreign minister by a king's decree published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette.

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24 dead after road collapse in S China's Guangdong

01 May 2024 | 3:07 PM

Guangdong, May 1 (UNI) The death toll has risen to 24 after part of an expressway collapsed in south China's Guangdong Province, causing 20 vehicles to plunge, on early Wednesday morning, local authorities said.

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Columbia University requests police presence on campus until May 17

Columbia University requests police presence on campus until May 17

01 May 2024 | 2:18 PM

New York, April 30 (UNI) Columbia University President Minouche Shafik Tuesday requested the presence of New York Police Department (NYPD) officers through at least May 17, two days after the university's commencement.

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Georgian police detain 63 protesters during foreign agents bill rally

01 May 2024 | 1:48 PM

Tbilisi, May 1 (UNI) Georgian law enforcement forces have detained 63 people during the latest protest against a controversial bill on foreign agents in Tbilisi, Georgian Deputy Interior Minister Aleksandre Darakhvelidze said on Wednesday, adding that six police officers have been injured.

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