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The UAE and Oman were recently hit by a devastating storm, resulting in a massive flood that submerged the roads and buildings across the countries. The heavy rainfall of this capacity seems unnatural for desert countries like these. Many believe that it might be caused by cloud seeding while experts consider it a warning sign of climate change. 

Google is currently facing backlash due to the firing of 28 employees who were protesting against Project Nimbus. Valued at $1.2 billion, it is an AI and cloud deal with the Israeli government that sparked debate over Google's involvement in the Israel-Palestine conflict. 

Ex-Bigg Boss contestant and singer Rahul Vaidya recently shared the major flooding after the heavy rains in Dubai. He shared some videos and photos on Instagram of the aftermath with knee-deep waters and cars submerged in muddy water. 

Indian Embassy in Israel has issued an advisory instructing its citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to Israel amid the Iran-Israel war. Two emergency helpline numbers and a form have also been released for Indian nationals in Israel to ensure safety. 

A Reddit post made by a college student from Ireland has gone viral. The post contained an email from her mother's employer pressuring her to return to work despite her stage 4 cancer treatment. 

There are several countries in the world that experience earthquakes of extremely high magnitudes. Japan and Indonesia experience frequent earthquakes. These countries are prone to various natural disasters like tsunamis and volcanic eruptions.

The list features ten countries in the world with the least population, including Vatican City, Tokelau, Niue, Falkland Islands, and more.  

Altaf Hussain, an exiled Pakistan politico living in the United Kingdom, sang ‘saare jahan se achha’.  Hussain was seen challenging Pakistan to "annex" Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in reaction to the Indian government's decision to withdraw the special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

US President Donald Trump asked Pakistan PM Imran Khan to ‘moderate rhetoric’ with India in a telephonic conversation. The call to Khan was made just after a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on "extreme rhetoric and incitement to anti-India violence" by leaders of Pakistan
 

Pakistani and Kashmiri flags were raised outside the Indian High Commission in London over the issue of Kashmir. Protests broke out over the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A that grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan will be awarding two of its Air Force officers for downing an Indian jet. Wing Commander Muhammad Nouman Ali, who downed an Indian Air Force jet piloted by Abhinandan Varthaman on February 27, will be conferred with Sitar-e-Jurat while squadron leader Hassan Mahmood Siddiqui will be awarded with Tamgha-e-Shujaat.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has named his brother Gotabhaya Rajapaksa for Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna presidency. Gotabhaya had led Rajapaksa's military campaign against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) between 2006 and 2009 and won the hearts of many.
 

A Counter Terrorism Department in Pakistan declared Jama’at-ud-Da’wah chief Hafiz Saeed guilty of terror financing. Saeed was presented before the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Gujranwala, where he was charge-sheeted with terror financing by the Counter Terrorism Department of Punjab Police.
 

Donald Trump, President of the United States of America has expressed that he cannot reveal much about Osama bin Laden’s son Hamza bin Laden but has stated he was “very threatening to the US”.

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said that a no-deal Brexit could only lead to a united Ireland. His comments came after new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the current Brexit deal was unacceptable