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Climate talks urged to find $1 trillion a year for poorer countries
A previous goal of $100 billion per year, which expires in 2025, was met two years late in 2022, the OECD said earlier this year, although much of it was in the form of loans rather than grants, something recipient countries say needs to change.
14 November 2024, 10:34 AM
More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests
The global diabetes rate has doubled since 1990 from around 7% to 14%, the study suggested
14 November 2024, 07:06 AM
Many long COVID patients adjust to slim recovery odds as world moves on
Recent scientific studies shed new light on the experience of millions of patients like Gichohi. They suggest the longer someone is sick, the lower their chances of making a full recovery.
14 November 2024, 06:05 AM
Gambler hits $85 mln jackpot betting on Trump win
The Wall Street Journal said the man is a French citizen and former trader whose first name is Theo, though he declined to publicize his last name.
14 November 2024, 05:32 AM
HRW accuses Israel of 'war crime' with 'forcible transfer' in Gaza
"Israel's actions appear to also meet the definition of ethnic cleansing" in the areas where Palestinians will not be able to return, HRW added.
14 November 2024, 05:20 AM
Ben & Jerry's says parent Unilever silenced it over Gaza stance
The lawsuit is the latest sign of the long-simmering tensions between Ben & Jerry's and consumer products maker Unilever.
14 November 2024, 05:09 AM
France court orders Google to halt news search scheme
The Paris commercial court was ruling on an emergency injunction sought by the SEPM union, which represents magazine staff in France.
14 November 2024, 04:34 AM
Man with explosives dies trying to enter Brazil's Supreme Court
The incident came ahead of a G20 summit next Monday and Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro that will gather leaders from around the world.
14 November 2024, 04:28 AM
Flights to Bali resume following volcanic eruption
The volcano has erupted more than a dozen times over the last two weeks, killing at least nine people and forcing the evacuation of thousands.
14 November 2024, 04:22 AM
Philippines on highest alert as super typhoon approaches
The brutal wave of weather disturbances has already killed 159 people and prompted the United Nations to request $32.9 million in aid for the worst-affected regions.
14 November 2024, 04:17 AM
Beijing's fears after Trump fills key posts with China hawks
Chief among them is Trump's choice for Secretary of State -- Florida Senator Marco Rubio -- who is under sanctions by Beijing for his support for causes from Xinjiang to Hong Kong.
14 November 2024, 03:59 AM
Sri Lanka president eyes parliament win in snap election
Sri Lankans began voting in snap parliamentary elections, with new leftist President Dissanayake's party expected to secure a big majority to drive through economic reforms
14 November 2024, 03:37 AM
Trump's team drawing up list of Pentagon officers to fire
The planning for the firings is at an early stage after Trump's Nov. 5 election victory and could change as Trump's administration takes shape
14 November 2024, 01:15 AM
Pace of reforms will determine time for polls
Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus yesterday told AFP that reforms are needed before his country can elect a government following the ouster of autocratic former ruler Sheikh Hasina.
13 November 2024, 21:51 PM
Republicans complete power takeover with House majority
The Republican Party has won a majority in the US House of Representatives, media projected Wednesday, completing their clean sweep of Congress, which will hand President-elect Donald Trump vast legislative power
13 November 2024, 19:41 PM
‘Welcome back’
Joe Biden welcomed Donald Trump back to the White House yesterday, in a show of civility to a bitter rival who failed to extend him the same courtesy four years ago.
13 November 2024, 18:45 PM
Israeli air strikes kill 22 more in Gaza
Israeli air strikes killed at least 22 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip yesterday, as Israeli forces deepened their incursion into Beit Hanoun town in the north, forcing most remaining residents to leave.
13 November 2024, 18:37 PM
Aga Khan emerald fetches record $9m in Geneva auction
A rare square 37-carat emerald owned by the Aga Khan fetched nearly nine million dollars at auction in Geneva on Tuesday, making it the world’s most expensive green stone.
13 November 2024, 18:21 PM
Trump 2.0 Administration: Musk, Fox News host picked for key posts
Donald Trump has announced that the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, will lead a new US government efficiency group tasked with cutting federal waste, as the Republican president-elect added a series of seasoned figures and hardliners to his incoming administration.
13 November 2024, 18:19 PM
Carbon neutrality goal: World must hit target by 2030s
Global leaders offered competing visions on how to tackle climate change at UN-led talks yesterday as a new report warned that the world must reach carbon neutrality much sooner than planned.
13 November 2024, 18:00 PM