BEIJING, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) -- A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Haixi Prefecture in northwest China's Qinghai Province on Friday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre.The epicentre was located at 37.84 degrees north latitude and 95.59 degrees east longitude. The earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres, the centre said.
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KUWAIT, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) -- Kuwait strongly condemned and denounced repeated heinous Iranian attacks on the country, the last of which was early Thursday.In a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the continued attacks constitute a grave breach of Kuwait's sovereignty and a direct threat to its security, stability and the safety of its citizens and residents and a flagrant violation of international law, the UN Charter and UN Security Council Resolution 2817.These attacks reflect an aggressive attitude and a serious escalation that jeopardises regional security and stability and systematically undermines diplomatic de-escalation efforts, it noted.The ministry reiterated Kuwait's full right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty, protect its security and defend its territory and vital facilities against any aggression or threat, based on Article 51 of the UN Charter and international law. (end)
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CAIRO,2nd September, 2026 (WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, President of the Arab Parliament, strongly condemned the Iranian aggressive attacks and drone strikes targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, warning of an escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region.In a statement issued today, Al Yamahi affirmed the Arab Parliament’s solidarity with the three countries in their measures to protect their security and sovereignty. He called on the international community to take action to prevent such attacks from being repeated, uphold international law, respect the sovereignty of states, and prioritize dialogue and diplomacy.
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NEW YORK, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) -- Record heat waves, deadly flooding and extreme weather reflect an ever-warming planet poised to soon breach safe temperature limits, according to a UN report, but doubling down on climate action now could avoid a climate catastrophe.The scorching heat in the northern hemisphere in recent months, raging wildfires and deadly floods are a warning of what lies ahead, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said.He recalled that the historic 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change saw world leaders pledge to keep temperature rise to the 1.5°C limit above pre-industrial levels, which scientists say is critical to avoiding the worst climate devastation.Indeed, the world is failing to keep that promise, according to the new report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).“The fight for 1.5 degrees is the fight for humanity,” he said. “We are set to breach the 1.5°C limit within the next few years.”There are no good outcomes if temperatures remain above 1.5°C consistently, warned UNEP chief Inger Andersen.“Across the globe, extreme heatwaves are already proving that climate impacts will strike faster, hit harder, and last longer, costing more lives and causing deeper disruption,” she said.“Now is the time we must double down on climate action. We can and must get on the right path. By cutting greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening resilience and adaptation and ensuring exceedance of 1.5°C is as small and short as possible.”The UN chief agreed. “Every fraction of a degree will cost lives, destroy livelihoods, deepen inequality and push ecosystems closer to irreversible damage,” the Secretary-General said. “Humanity is speeding past the limit to avoid climate catastrophe.”However, swift climate action can bring the world back from the brink, Guterres said.“We can still bring warming back below 1.5°C by the end of the century,” he said. “We must make the overshoot as small and short as possible, limiting how high temperatures rise and how long they remain above 1.5.“The science is clear,” Guterres said. “The solutions are at hand, and the world has never been better equipped to deploy them. Now is the time to raise ambition and accelerate action.”
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KUWAIT, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) -- The Kuwaiti Armed Forces announced early Thursday that its air defence systems are actively intercepting hostile Iranian missile and drone attacks.In a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the military confirmed that any loud explosions heard across the nation are the result of ongoing air defence operations neutralising incoming targets.
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ABU DHABI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with missiles and drones.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly nations and a threat to their security and stability.The Ministry reiterated the UAE’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Iraq, and the government of Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding their security and stability.
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RIYADH, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) -- The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Iran's targeting of the Saudi tanker Sidr while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which resulted in fatalities among the crew.In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the ministry said that Saudi Arabia also condemns the Iranian attacks targeting the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the State of Kuwait, and affirms its full solidarity with the brotherly countries and its support for all measures they take to safeguard their security and sovereignty against any threat.The ministry added that Saudi Arabia stresses the need to halt escalation and respect the security and safety of international navigation, the security of global energy supplies, the principles of good neighbourliness, the sovereignty of states, the Charter of the United Nations, and international law and norms.Saudi Arabia calls on all parties to exercise restraint, halt escalation, respect international law, and return to negotiations and peaceful solutions, the ministry said.
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WASHINGTON, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) -- US forces resumed strikes against Iran on Tuesday, US Central Command (Centcom) said.Centcom said in a statement Tuesday evening that it had completed the latest barrage against Iranian military targets including air defence sites, radar systems and maritime assets.Centcom added that the strikes followed "recent attempted attacks" by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and "American service members deployed to the region".
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AMMAN, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) -- The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) spokesperson announced that Jordan, over the past several hours, was targeted by a missile attack that originated from Iranian territory.The spokesperson said Jordanian air defence systems dealt with 13 ballistic missiles that entered the Kingdom’s airspace, intercepting and destroying 10 of them successfully, while three missiles fell in remote areas far from populated centres.In a statement carried by Jordan News Agency (Petra), the spokesperson noted that the response to the attack was carried out in accordance with established operational procedures, and that no injuries or loss of life was reported. Meanwhile, specialised teams have been dispatched to areas where missile debris had fallen in order to take the necessary measures to ensure public safety.The Jordan Armed Forces stressed that its units and formations continue to carry out their duties around the clock, and that surveillance and air defence systems remain on high alert and readiness to respond to any threat, in order to safeguard the Kingdom’s security, the safety of its citizens, and the sovereignty of its airspace.
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KUWAIT, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) -- The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces announced on Tuesday that its air defences are actively engaging with missile and drone threats amid the ongoing treacherous Iranian aggression.In a press statement, carried by Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the General Staff stated that any sounds of explosions that may be heard are the result of ongoing interception operations of hostile missiles and drones.It urged the public to be calm and follow safety and security instructions issued by relevant authorities.
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MANAMA, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) -- The Bahraini Ministry of Interior activated emergency warning sirens.The ministry urged citizens and residents to remain calm and proceed immediately to the nearest safe location.
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NEW YORK, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) -- Tom Fletcher, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading at an unprecedented pace, calling for urgent international action and funding before it spirals out of control.Speaking during a virtual briefing to UN Member States on Tuesday, Fletcher described the outbreak as the fastest-growing Ebola epidemic on record.He said the virus was spreading in a country already facing a profound humanitarian crisis, with nearly 11 million people in need of assistance amid conflict-driven displacement, acute food insecurity and widespread malnutrition.The outbreak has reached six provinces, including areas where violence and insecurity are restricting humanitarian access. Weak local health systems are further complicating efforts to detect cases, trace contacts, treat patients and build trust with affected communities.Fletcher stressed that the international response must be urgently expanded to keep pace with the accelerating spread of the virus.The United Nations has strengthened its response since activating its emergency mechanism on 9th June, including establishing operational humanitarian hubs in Bunia and Beni.Fletcher also highlighted the severe risks facing frontline responders. More than 40 healthcare workers have died from Ebola while trying to save others, while treatment centres and ambulances have come under attack.“These front-line responders must be protected,” he said.The revised 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for the Democratic Republic of the Congo requires US$2.1 billion, including $300 million for Ebola-related activities.Fletcher urged the international community to keep the crisis high on the global agenda, ensure safe and rapid humanitarian access and provide increased, flexible funding for both the Ebola response and the wider humanitarian operation.“Time is not on our side,” he warned. “We have beaten Ebola before. And we can do it again.”
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CAIRO, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Cairo International Airport on Tuesday, marking the start of Xi’s official visit to Egypt.Xi’s 1-3 September visit is part of a wider international tour. He is expected to hold talks with El-Sisi on bilateral relations, as well as regional and international issues of mutual concern.The visit is aimed at strengthening the two countries' comprehensive strategic partnership and expanding cooperation in political, economic and development fields. The two leaders are also expected to discuss regional developments.
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