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Deep Divisions Emerge at Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks
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Busan, South Korea: The final round of negotiations on a treaty to combat plastic pollution began Monday in Busan, marked by sharp disagreements among nations just hours after contentious climate talks concluded in Baku.
Luis…
Record Drone Barrage Hits Ukraine Amid Rising Missile Tensions
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Kyiv: In an unprecedented escalation, Russia launched 188 drones targeting Ukraine overnight, marking the highest recorded drone assault in the conflict.
Ukrainian officials confirmed the attack as international tensions…
Large Fire At Japan Rocket Test Site
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Tokyo: A major fire erupted Tuesday at a Japan space agency site as it tested a solid-fuel Epsilon S rocket, television footage showed.
There were no reports of any injuries in the incident in the remote Kagoshima region of…
Five Key Events to Watch in 2025
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Paris: From the second stint in the White House for Donald Trump to a turbo-charged football calendar, here are five things to watch in 2025:
Trump 2.0
As Donald Trump returns to the White House for his second term…
Wildlife Monitoring Tech Misused to Harass Women in India
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Paris: Advanced technology meant to monitor wildlife, such as camera traps, drones, and sound recorders, is reportedly being misused to intimidate and harass women in India, researchers revealed on Monday.
In one shocking…
‘Easy, Convenient, Cheap’: How Single-Use Plastic Rules the World
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Bangkok: Each year, the world generates around 400 million tonnes of plastic waste, much of it discarded after mere minutes of use.
Negotiators aim to finalize the world's first treaty on plastic pollution this year. However,…
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…