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A $300B a year deal for climate cash at UN summit sparks outrage for some and hope for others
United Nations climate talks adopted a deal to inject at least $300 billion annually in humanity’s fight against climate change, aimed at helping developing nations cope with the ravages of global warming in tense negotiations.
The $300…
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Biden praises COP29 deal, vows US action despite Trump
US President Joe Biden praised the COP29 deal Saturday as a “significant step” to fighting global warming, and pledged continued action by America despite his incoming successor Donald Trump’s climate skepticism.
“While there is still…
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Winter 2024 Colour Palette: Hottest Shades That Will Define Your Wardrobe This Season
This winter fashion is proving that classics truly stand the test of time. The colour trends for winter 2024 are steering away from flashy gimmicks and loud pops of colour, focusing instead on a refined palette that exudes timeless…
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How COP29 outcome may impact countries most affected by climate change
Azerbaijan: The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference concluded in the capital of Azerbaijan on Friday with climate activists, world leaders and investors reflecting on climate change’s global impacts and the urgent need for…
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Baku talks heat up: New climate finance deal, urban challenges in COP29 spotlight
As intense round-the-clock COP29 climate talks enter their final stretch in Baku, delegates on Wednesday are eagerly awaiting updates on the progress of negotiations regarding a new climate finance target. Meanwhile, high-level discussions…
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Police report details 2017 sexual assault allegations against Trump nominee for top US defense post
A woman filed a sexual assault complaint in 2017 against Pete Hegseth, US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to take charge of the Pentagon, according to a California police report.
Hegseth, a former Fox News host, has denied the…
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World leaders split as ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu
Israel and its allies denounced the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue an arrest warrant Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, even as Turkiye — and rights groups — welcomed the move.
The court also issued…
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COP29: India calls for significant boost in climate change adaptation finance
India on Tuesday called for a significant boost in climate change adaptation finance, underlining that developing countries were suffering largely due to the historical emissions of developed nations.
“For us as developing countries, our…
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Australia, Turkiye in 2026 UN climate summit hosting standoff
Australia and Turkiye are in a standoff over which country is better suited to host United Nations climate change talks in 2026, with neither willing to give up on their bid.
Both countries have been in the running since 2022, but matters…
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407 dead in climate change-boosted dengue outbreak in Bangladesh, healthcare system overwhelmed
Bangladesh is grappling with its worst dengue outbreak in years.
At least 407 people have died from dengue-related complications this year, and 78,595 patients have been hospitalised nationwide, according to official data.
An overwhelmed…
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