Natural disasters, conflicts that ravaged the world in 2024 | Photos
A report, ‘Counting the Cost 2024’, said climate disasters in 2024 caused $229 bn in losses, killed 2,000 people; Conflicts
A report, ‘Counting the Cost 2024’, said climate disasters in 2024 caused $229 bn in losses, killed 2,000 people; Conflicts continued in West Asia, Ukarine etc.
An Afghan woman holds her child as a man salvages his belongings from flood waters outside their house in Maymana, the capital city of Faryab Province, Afghanistan, May 19, 2024.(REUTERS)
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A drone view shows a flooded area following the impact of Typhoon Yagi, in Chiang Rai in the northern province of Thailand, September 13, 2024.(REUTERS)
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Flooded streets and buildings in Thai Nguyen on September 10, 2024, a few days after Super Typhoon Yagi hit northern Vietnam.(AFP)
A boy sits in a floating basket as people wade through a flooded street following the impact of Typhoon Yagi, in Hanoi, Vietnam, September 11, 2024.(REUTERS)
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People carry bags in the aftermath of a landslide in Enga Province, Papua New Guinea, May 24, 2024.(Reuters)
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Kolkata Knight Riders have been all but knocked out of contention in the race for the playoffs after a dramatic 2-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings at home.
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A damaged portion of Bilal Mosque is seen after it was hit by an Indian strike in Muzaffarabad. The selection of targets was done based on extensive intelligence, primarily due to Pakistan's changing strategies aimed at concealing terror camps.
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A pulsating match that was marred by rain breaks in the second innings finally finished Gujarat Titans' way as they beat the Mumbai Indians by three wickets off the very last ball of the match. GT's 156-run target was reduced to 147 needed off 19 overs when a rain break forced players off after the 18th. GT hence needed 15 runs to win int he one over that could be bowled after resumption and they completed it with a single off the last ball of the match.
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Trump bashed Canada on social media just before Carney arrived, saying that the US didn't need "ANYTHING" from its northern neighbor. He then put on the charm and congratulated Carney on his election victory in person before displaying his stubbornness on issues of policy substance. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
