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Biden Praises COP29 Deal, Vows US Action Despite Trump’s Return
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Washington: US President Joe Biden praised the COP29 deal on Saturday as a "significant step" toward combating global warming, pledging that America would continue climate action despite the climate skepticism of his incoming…
Mounting Economic Costs of India’s Killer Smog
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New Delhi: Noxious smog smothering the plains of north India is not only choking the lungs of residents and killing millions but also slowing the country's economic growth.
India's capital, New Delhi, frequently ranks among…
World Reaches $300 Billion Climate Finance Deal at COP29
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Baku: The global community approved a contentious climate finance deal at COP29 on Sunday, committing wealthy nations to provide at least $300 billion annually by 2035 to assist poorer countries in combating climate change.…
US Push to Force Google to Sell Chrome Could Shake Tech Giant
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New York: In a landmark move against big tech, US antitrust lawyers have recommended the forced sale of Google’s Chrome browser to curb the company’s dominant market position.
The proposal, submitted to US District Court Judge…
Deadly Israeli Strike Hits Central Beirut
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Beirut: An Israeli air strike in central Beirut early Saturday killed at least 11 people and reduced a residential building to rubble, shaking the city awake as Israel intensified its air campaign against Hezbollah.
The strike…
Trump’s Treasury Chief Faces High-Stakes Challenges
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Washington: Scott Bessent, hedge fund manager and newly named Treasury Secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, is set to face pressing economic challenges as he prepares to assume office.
If confirmed, Bessent will play a…
Israeli Missiles Strike Residential Building in Central Beirut
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Beirut: Five Israeli missiles targeted and destroyed an eight-storey residential building in the heart of Beirut on Saturday, according to Lebanese state media.
The attack on Al-Mamoun Street in the Basta area left the…
2024 Declared Deadliest Year for Aid Workers: UN
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New York: The year 2024 has become the deadliest on record for humanitarian workers, with 281 killed globally, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
The alarming figures, released on…
Children Struggle as Schools Go Online Due to Toxic Smog in Delhi
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New Delhi: As toxic smog continues to choke India's capital, nearly two million students in and around New Delhi have been ordered to stay home, with schools closing once again due to worsening air pollution.
The move, a…
Moment of Truth for World-First Plastic Pollution Treaty
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Bangkok: Negotiators are heading to Busan, South Korea, next week to conclude two years of negotiations on the world’s first treaty aimed at combating plastic pollution.
Despite broad consensus on the scale of the crisis,…