An air quality alert was issued across the northeastern United States, including New York and New Jersey, due to smoke drifting from Canadian wildfires. The haze blanketed the area just days ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, scheduled at MetLife Stadium.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Wildfire smoke prompts air quality health alert across New York region

Toronto recorded the worst air quality among major cities worldwide as thick wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario blanketed the city and drifted into the northeastern United States. Canadian authorities issued very high-risk air quality warnings, urging residents to limit outdoor activities amid hazardous conditions.

Toronto faces worse air quality than New Delhi

The Indian national capital Delhi occupied the first rank as most polluted in the country among 254 cities in January 2024 this year, according to an analysis done by Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.

India: Delhi most polluted of 254 Indian cities in January 2024: Study

Delhi woke up to a dense layer of fog on Thursday morning as temperature dropped to 7 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Low visibility due to the dense fog was reported from several areas of the city.

India: Delhi pollution hits sever mark

Delhi India's political pulse in one of the world's most rapidly rising metropolises is grappling with the crisis that spotlights the urgency of addressing climate goals. The city's air quality has plummeted below acceptable standards in recent days landing it on the global list of the most polluted cities in the world. But what's the economic role of this predicament take a look.

Delhi AQI: Delhi chokes as air quality worsens, AQI stands over 398

As stubble burning continues in parts of the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, air quality in India's capital, New Delhi has worsened in the past few days. Just days before the Diwali festival, can the administration keep air pollution levels in check? Here's more

New Delhi's air pollution woes

The air quality in the national capital took a nosedive on Monday morning, slipping into the 'Very Poor' category as the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 306, up from 302 recorded on Sunday afternoon, according to data provided by SAFAR-India.

Delhi's air quality plunges to very poor category, AQI stands at 306

Air pollution is hardly a new phenomenon in Jakarta. But experts are pointing out that its effects this year have been particularly worse. IQAir, a Swiss-based monitor, said the Indonesian capital faced its worst air pollution last month.

Breathless Indonesians irate over pollution crisis

Indonesia's capital Jakarta has topped the charts, as the world's most polluted city. This is as per data released by Swiss air-tech company I-q-air. With a population of over 10 million, Jakarta registers high air pollution levels nearly every day.

Indonesians mask-up as Jakarta tops world's most polluted city list

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