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Saudi Arabia to host 11th World Water Forum in 2027

Jakarta, May 24 (UNI) Saudi Arabia was formally appointed on Friday during the closing ceremony of the 10th World Water Forum on Indonesia's Bali to be the host country for the 11th World Water Forum in 2027.
Under Indonesia's chairmanship, the 10th World Water Forum has adopted a ministerial declaration that highlights three priorities.
The first priority is the establishment of a center of excellence for water security and climate resilience for capacity building, knowledge sharing and utilization of superior facilities. The second priority is to raise and promote the issue of integrated water resources management on small islands, and the third is the commemoration of the World Lakes Day proposal.
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Philippine: Fire in residential area kills 4, injures 2

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Russia: Quake measuring 6 4 hits Altai region

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15 Feb 2025 | 12:10 PM

Viladivostok, Feb 15 (UNI) A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's southern region of Altai early Saturday morning, said local authorities, adding that there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

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80 suspected drug offenders arrested in Singapore, youngest aged 14

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15 Feb 2025 | 11:51 AM

Singapore, Feb 15 (UNI) The Central Narcotics Bureau of Singapore arrested 80 suspected drug offenders during an island-wide anti-drug operation from Monday to Friday, the bureau announced in a press release.

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Russian drone attack hits Chernobyl nuclear plant: Reports

Russian drone attack hits Chernobyl nuclear plant: Reports

15 Feb 2025 | 11:18 AM

Moscow, Feb 15 (UNI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that a Russian drone struck the former nuclear power plant at Chernobyl in an attack overnight into Friday, media reports said on Saturday.

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