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Nepal-China border floods and landslide risks escalate

59 clusters · 2867 sources · last updated

Latest: Nepal glacial avalanche leaves hundreds of children orphaned

One month after the August 26 glacier collapse on Mount Langtang Lirung, the death toll stands at 1,451, with more than 5,700 people still missing. The disaster, which impacted the Langtang, Bhotekoshi, and Trishuli rive

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Volvo evolves EV lineup, hybrid range, and 40-Series tech

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Latest: Volvo announces new safety campaign and 2027 design concept

Volvo’s electric-vehicle programme accelerated through mid-2026. Production of the SPA3-based EX60 midsize SUV began at Torslanda in April, with European deliveries starting in July. The EX60 offers three powertrains (P6

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FAA air traffic control modernization program

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: FAA AI air traffic control system faces safety concerns

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is undertaking a large-scale modernization of the United States air traffic control system to address aging infrastructure and staffing shortages. Initial reports indicated that

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Global expansion of electric and hybrid vehicle markets

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Latest: Compact EV market expands with new models from Suzuki, BYD, and Renault

Automakers are expanding their electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid market presence through diverse global product strategies. While initial efforts focused on microcars, manufacturers are scaling up with varied lineups, suc

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 & Ultra 2: Features and Hardware

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Latest: Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 features Qualcomm chipset upgrade

Following the July 2026 launch, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, both powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite 3-nanometer platform. This transition marks a shift from the company’s pr

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Electric vehicle market expansion in New Cairo

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Latest: Ezz Elarab Star opens new smart EV showroom in District 5

Electric vehicle (EV) distributors are expanding their physical presence in the New Cairo region of Egypt. In mid-September 2026, Sparkd-EV, the authorized distributor for ZEEKR, opened a 200-square-meter showroom in Di

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Digital safety and child protection initiatives in the PH

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Latest: Philippines advances legislation to combat online child exploitation

Efforts to enhance digital safeguards for minors in the Philippines have progressed through legislative developments and multi-stakeholder cooperation. The Philippine Senate continues to deliberate on Senate Bill No. 181

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Nepal and Tibet floods: death toll rises to 1,384

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Latest: SMART rescue team returns from Nepal disaster mission

The humanitarian crisis in the mountainous border regions of Nepal and Tibet has intensified following a glacial collapse and debris flow on August 26, 2026. Officials described the disaster as a “Himalayan tsunami,” cau

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Smart #1 upgrades, #2 debut, and Argentina market return

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Latest: Smart to launch #2 electric model in China this November

Smart is advancing its dual-model strategy through technical upgrades to the #1 electric crossover and the upcoming debut of the #2 two-seater. The refreshed #1 crossover has transitioned from a 400V to an 800V electrica

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Smart electric vehicle lineup updates

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Latest: Smart updates Spanish lineup with new AWD Smart #5

Smart has introduced updates to its #1, #3, and #5 electric vehicle lineups in Europe. A key addition is the Smart #5 Premium AWD, which features a second electric motor on the front axle delivering 588 CV (432 kW). This

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European automotive reliability and EV economic studies

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Latest: BMW and Smart lead electric vehicle reliability rankings

A series of studies conducted by the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) and other European consumer organizations has evaluated automotive reliability and the economic impact of electric vehicles. Initial finding

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