Environment

 This photo shows a building collapsing in Mandalay on March 28, 2025, during an earthquake
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake and an aftershock measuring 6.4 rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar on Friday.
The parliamentary bill would see Turkey pledge to become a net-zero economy by 2053
The Turkish government has submitted legislation that will make the country a net-zero economy by 2053 via different regulation and planning tools.
A large asteroid approaching a distant Earth. Today, NASA continues
NASA has noted the countries most likely to be hit by an impending asteroid with one Arab country in the list.
Santorini, Greece
The tremors continue to rise in and around Santorini, Amorgos, Anafi and Ios, sparking fears of a larger disaster.
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Activists and legal experts are challenging newly approved coastal construction projects in Lebanon, citing environmental concerns and legal violations.
Geologist reveals how ‘end times’ sign could turn Arabian Peninsula green [Getty]
Abdullah Al-Misnad outlined four scenarios that could turn Saudi Arabia's deserts into lush green landscapes, as predicted by the Prophet Muhammad

22 Arab countries at COP29 have rejected the targeting of fossil fuels [Getty]
The Arab Group at COP29 has rejected any deal that will target the fossil fuel sector, sparking backlash from other countries
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Oil producer Algeria appears to be moving away from renewable energy, after a reshuffle of the cabinet.
Cop29 [Getty]
Both Turkey and Australia are determined the 2026 edition of the climate summit, with both countries putting forward their reasonings for hosting COP31.
Commuters ride along a street engulfed in smog in Lahore on 18 November 2024
Authorities have closed schools, banned outdoor sports in schools, and cracked down on tuk-tuks, barbecues, and construction sites.