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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The discussions centered on the relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Iraq, with an emphasis on cooperation with the Kurdistan Region. The leaders explored ways to strengthen ties across various sectors and promote development initiatives. Attending the meeting was Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down in Cairo for a state visit, coinciding with the celebration of 70 years of diplomatic relations between Egypt and China. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi welcomed Xi at Cairo International Airport on Tuesday. Attending the welcome ceremony were First Lady Entissar El-Sisi and Xi’s spouse, Peng Liyuan. This marks Xi’s first visit to Egypt in ten years and highlights high-level talks focused on strengthening bilateral ties in politics, economy, and development efforts in Cairo.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit held in Bishkek. Discussions on August 31 encompassed topics such as political relations, trade, defence, energy, space exploration, mobility, and people-to-people links. The leaders also addressed regional conflicts and international cooperation efforts. This encounter continued the ongoing high-level dialogue between India and Russia and built upon previous exchanges during the India-Russia Annual Summit in New Delhi in December 2025.

UN findings highlight growing violence risks affecting children across regions and online. The report states that nearly 19% of children worldwide now reside in conflict zones, a significant increase from close to 10% in the 1990s. As of the end of 2024, conflict and violence had displaced 48.8 million children, nearly tripling the figure recorded in 2010. This total includes refugee children, asylum seekers, and those displaced within their own countries, underscoring the widespread disruption faced by children affected by war and insecurity. Climate-related risks have also emerged as a critical component of the global challenge to protect children. About 1.1 billion children are exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards. Nearly every child encounters at least one climate-related threat, with more than 4 million children facing six concurrent hazards, according to UNICEF. These dangers include drought, extreme heat, floods, wildfires, tropical storms, and sand and dust storms. Such climate shocks can disrupt education, healthcare, housing, and access to essential services.

India and Uzbekistan elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Tashkent. Economic relations featured heavily in their dialogue, with bilateral trade reaching $1.3 billion in 2025. Both nations committed to increasing trade to $5 billion by 2030. Multiple sectors see renewed collaboration through new agreements, including cultural exchange, higher education, environmental preservation, and traditional medicine. The visit also led to announcements related to payments, education, and environmental projects, showcasing the broadening scope of India-Uzbekistan cooperation.

The toll from the floods sweeping through Nepal and Tibet has now surpassed 919 lives lost, with 4,793 individuals still unaccounted for. In Nepal alone, 903 deaths and 4,247 missing persons have been documented following the disaster on August 26. Tibetan authorities have verified 16 fatalities and 546 people missing in Gyirong County. Rescue teams persist in their efforts across ravaged mountain regions, river basins, and hydropower facilities. Thousands remain missing as Nepal and Tibet continue flood recovery efforts.

A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 struck Longchang City in China’s Sichuan Province on Friday, as reported by data from the China Earthquake Networks Center. The seismic event took place at 1:13 p.m. Beijing time at a depth of 13 kilometers, with the epicenter positioned in Neijiang prefecture at 29.23 degrees north latitude and 105.22 degrees east longitude. Emergency management teams promptly launched initial field assessments across the county-level area, with early investigations indicating no immediate reports of casualties or structural harm.

Wildfires across northeastern Algeria have resulted in at least 12 fatalities and 54 injuries amid extreme heat conditions. Interior Minister Said Sayoud confirmed that five lives were lost in Jijel, four in Bejaia, and three in Tizi Ouzou. Six individuals sustained burns and remain in critical condition, necessitating intensive medical intervention. The fires extended through multiple northern provinces, prompting emergency personnel to continue operations in forested zones and nearby residential neighborhoods.

The deportation of nearly 22,000 Pakistanis over four months for visa infringements and begging underscores a broader tightening of immigration controls across the Middle East. Diplomatic representatives meet in legislative assembly halls to review border security policy. The Ministry for Narcotics Control’s official statement revealed that Saudi Arabia was responsible for the bulk of the repatriations, sending back 15,500 Pakistani nationals during this period. The United Arab Emirates deported 3,803 individuals, Oman 1,606, Bahrain 521, Qatar 429, and Kuwait 97. Details from Ministry Data Covering Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Oman Deportations.

The removal of nearly 22,000 Pakistanis from Gulf states over four months, mostly due to visa breaches and begging, underscores a tightening of immigration controls across the Middle East. Diplomatic representatives meet in legislative assembly halls to review border security policy. The Ministry for Narcotics Control’s official statement detailed that Saudi Arabia was responsible for the majority of the repatriations, with 15,500 Pakistanis sent back during this four-month span. The United Arab Emirates expelled 3,803 individuals, Oman 1,606, Bahrain 521, Qatar 429, and Kuwait 97.