Middle East Green Initiative backs land restoration, $12 bln pledged to fight desertification

Egypt’s acting environment minister Manal Awad said on Saturday that the ministerial declaration issued after the second meeting of the Middle East Green Initiative’s ministerial council reaffirmed member states’ commitment to strengthen regional cooperation to combat land degradation, halt desertification and boost resilience to drought.   Awad said the meeting…

Ishan, Arshdeep decimate New Zealand, dominant India seal 4-1 series win

Riding on a blistering ton by Ishan Kishan and a five-wicket haul by Arshdeep Singh, dominant India emerged victorious to seal the series 4-1. Ishan Kishan celebrates after scoring century Photograph: (PTI) India got a major boost for the upcoming T20 World Cup as they beat New Zealand comprehensively by 46 runs in the fifth

US Greenlights Multibillion-Dollar Arms Deal to Israel Amid Iran Tensions

US Greenlights Multibillion-Dollar Arms Deal to Israel Amid Iran Tensions The United States on Friday approved a multibillion-dollar arms package for Israel, further solidifying its military support at a crucial time when tensions with Iran are rising, according to AFP. “The United States is committed to the security of Israel, and it is vital to

Pakistan Wins T20I Series Against Australia After 7 Years

Pakistan defeated Australia 2-0 in the three-match T20I series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, in January-February 2026, marking their first T20I series win against Australia in over seven years. The last time Pakistan beat Australia in a T20I series was in 2018, ending a long wait for fans of the Green Shirts. The series opener on

The Mother I Wish I Knew | Post Mortem

The Mother I Wish I Knew | Post Mortem – CBS News Watch CBS News 48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Natalie Morales discuss the 1988 murder of Debe Atrops on Post Mortem. They examine early red flags pointing to her estranged husband and the evidence presented at trial 37 years later.

EU says countries can halt EES checks over summer to avoid travel chaos

Member States will have the green light to partially suspend Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES), the new EU digital border system, over the summer to avoid any travel chaos at ports and airports during peak season. The EES, which collects digital personal records of third country nationals travelling to the Schengen area and replaces the manual