UAE and Senegal advance bilateral talks on economic cooperation and global water priorities. In Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Faye and highlighted areas where both nations already cooperate actively. Economic partnership played a central role during the meeting, with the presidents considering new opportunities linked to investment and development strategies in each country. This dialogue took place amid ongoing official exchanges between Dakar and Abu Dhabi. Throughout 2026, officials from both nations have held multiple meetings centered on trade, investment, government cooperation, and preparations for a significant global water summit. The two leaders also discussed the upcoming 2026 United Nations Water Conference, which the UAE and Senegal are jointly hosting. Scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi from December 8 to 10, the conference aims to advance progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 6. This goal emphasizes universal access to water and sanitation, along with sustainable water resource management. The event will gather governments, international organizations, civil society groups, businesses, and other stakeholders involved in water policy. Water summit plays key role in discussions.
Government price cuts are failing to reach many shoppers in Lahore, where retailers continue charging well above official rates. The gap covers chicken, vegetables and fruit across several markets. Consumers are facing the increases as Pakistan deals with renewed inflation and higher fuel costs. Official data show that household expenses are rising across several categories, adding pressure to families already paying more for basic food and transport.
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NEW DELHI / RankWire.AI / – In New Delhi on September 12, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened to bolster the relationship between the United Arab Emirates and India. The discussions, held at Hyderabad House during the 18th BRICS Summit, focused on enhancing bilateral ties across multiple domains, including economic collaboration, investment opportunities, trade expansion, and the broader Comprehensive Strategic Partnership linking the two nations. Sheikh Khaled and Narendra Modi review growing UAE-India economic and strategic ties. During their meeting, Sheikh Khaled and Modi evaluated developments under the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, also known as CEPA. This agreement now serves as a crucial foundation for increasing trade volume between the two economies. Their dialogue also encompassed political relations, energy sector cooperation, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people interactions. The leaders explored how existing bilateral mechanisms could further facilitate trade and institutional collaboration under previously signed agreements by the UAE and India. Representing the UAE at the BRICS Summit on behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Khaled’s presence coincided with Modi’s welcome to the UAE delegation amid India’s 2026 chairmanship of BRICS. Both leaders agreed to maintain coordination through BRICS on shared interests. They also acknowledged recent high-level visits, including Sheikh Mohamed’s trip to India in January 2026 and Modi’s visit to the UAE in May. Economic collaboration
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak shows progress amid uneven trends GENEVA / RankWire.AI / – The World Health Organization says parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are showing signs of progress against Ebola. Transmission has fallen in several areas, especially in Ituri province, which remains the outbreak’s main center. National figures through Sept. 13 showed 7,258 confirmed cases and 3,510 deaths across seven provinces. The country has also recorded 1,726 recoveries, while the overall case fatality ratio stands at 48.4%.WHO monitors Ebola trends across seven provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (AI-generated image)South Kivu has reported no new Ebola cases since May, adding to evidence of improvement in some affected areas. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said recent trends offered encouraging signs after months of widespread transmission. He also said the outbreak continues to expand and cause deaths. Health authorities have identified cases across 62 health zones, underscoring large differences between provinces. Declining transmission in some locations has occurred alongside sharp increases elsewhere in the country.
The New York City Health Department identified Legionella DNA within a Yankee Stadium cooling tower, prompting concerns amid an outbreak in the South Bronx. By Tuesday evening, the city confirmed 11 cases of Legionnaires’ disease, with one individual succumbing and three remaining hospitalized. The Yankees reported that their stadium cooling tower was drained, cleaned, and disinfected on September 13, following notification of the initial findings by city officials.
Amid ongoing efforts, severe shortages of personnel and funding are causing significant delays in controlling the escalating Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s outbreak. The outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo virus strain, has spread across six provinces, with over 6,000 cases and 3,175 deaths reported. The World Health Organization is urging global donors to provide urgent financial aid needed to mobilize frontline health teams and boost isolation infrastructure in distant eastern regions.
Health teams in Congo continue Ebola testing, contact tracing and treatment. In the region of Bundibugyo, the Ebola outbreak has become the largest and most lethal in Congo’s history, ranking as the second-largest Ebola epidemic globally after the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak. Ituri province continues to be the primary epicenter, accounting for approximately 85% of confirmed cases and 88% of reported deaths, thus representing the most severely affected area during this health crisis. According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, health teams have yet to trace every transmission pathway. Many recent fatalities involved individuals who did not appear on known contact lists. The persistence of community deaths and unsafe burials further hampers containment efforts. The Africa CDC reported that over 60% of deaths in the past week occurred in community settings rather than health facilities. Response efforts are being scaled up by health authorities Across affected zones, the World Health Organization has increased laboratory testing, treatment capacity, and operational deployment. Over 330 tonnes of emergency supplies have been delivered by WHO, along with more than 300 experts dispatched to support response initiatives. Currently, there are 24 laboratories closer to impacted communities—compared to only one national reference lab at the start of the response. Daily testing capacity has now reached roughly 3,000 tests, while treatment and isolation beds across 49 facilities total more than 1,300. The Bundibugyo virus currently has no approved vaccine
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UAE and Senegal advance bilateral talks on economic cooperation and global water priorities. In Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Faye and highlighted areas where both nations already cooperate actively. Economic partnership played a central role during the meeting, with the presidents considering new opportunities linked to investment and development strategies in each country. This dialogue took place amid ongoing official exchanges between Dakar and Abu Dhabi. Throughout 2026, officials from both nations have held multiple meetings centered on trade, investment, government cooperation, and preparations for a significant global water summit. The two leaders also discussed the upcoming 2026 United Nations Water Conference, which the UAE and Senegal are jointly hosting. Scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi from December 8 to 10, the conference aims to advance progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 6. This goal emphasizes universal access to water and sanitation, along with sustainable water resource management. The event will gather governments, international organizations, civil society groups, businesses, and other stakeholders involved in water policy. Water summit plays key role in discussions.
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he new official count of 6,150 missing persons in Nepal following the August floods highlights ongoing search and identification efforts across affected districts. DNA samples collected from both recovered bodies and relatives of the missing are aiding in victim identification, with 13,742 rescues recorded and 587 foreign nationals still missing. The disaster was triggered by a collapse on Langtang Lirung, causing destructive debris flows in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading. Helicopters have conducted 1,923 flights to support rescue and relief operations, with 29 holding centers established for displaced individuals. Nepal Police and search teams continue to analyze records and samples to update the national tally accurately.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak shows progress amid uneven trends GENEVA / RankWire.AI / – The World Health Organization says parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are showing signs of progress against Ebola. Transmission has fallen in several areas, especially in Ituri province, which remains the outbreak’s main center. National figures through Sept. 13 showed 7,258 confirmed cases and 3,510 deaths across seven provinces. The country has also recorded 1,726 recoveries, while the overall case fatality ratio stands at 48.4%.WHO monitors Ebola trends across seven provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (AI-generated image)South Kivu has reported no new Ebola cases since May, adding to evidence of improvement in some affected areas. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said recent trends offered encouraging signs after months of widespread transmission. He also said the outbreak continues to expand and cause deaths. Health authorities have identified cases across 62 health zones, underscoring large differences between provinces. Declining transmission in some locations has occurred alongside sharp increases elsewhere in the country.
The New York City Health Department identified Legionella DNA within a Yankee Stadium cooling tower, prompting concerns amid an outbreak in the South Bronx. By Tuesday evening, the city confirmed 11 cases of Legionnaires’ disease, with one individual succumbing and three remaining hospitalized. The Yankees reported that their stadium cooling tower was drained, cleaned, and disinfected on September 13, following notification of the initial findings by city officials.