German trial opens over alleged Islamist Sweden attack plot
Two men with Afghan citizenship are accused of plotting an attack near the Swedish parliament in Stockholm. They hatched the plot amid uproar in parts of the Muslim world over two protests involving ...
COP29: Governments, industry must up action on methane
Greenhouse gas methane is behind a third of planetary heating and is relatively easy to slash. The tools to cut methane exist but so does a gap between pledges on methane reduction and action, says a ...
Berlin inaugurates its first memorial for decolonization
A bronze artwork titled "EarthNest" offers a new platform of exchange and remembrance dealing with the impact of colonialism.
G20: Brazil’s billionaire tax plan faces pushback
The G20 summit in Rio aims to build consensus on taxing the super-rich for climate action and poverty relief. But as geopolitical issues take priority, President Lula may struggle to quell skepticism ...
Sri Lanka President Dissanayake's coalition wins big
Voters have handed Anura Kumara Dissanayake a significant win in a snap general election, giving its new leftist president greater legislative power to pursue policies to alleviate poverty.
Kungiyar kasashen APEC na babban taro kan tattalin arziki
Kasashen APEC 21 na samar da kashi biyu cikin uku na tattalin arzikin duniya, ta fannin kayan da suke sarrafawa wato GDP ...
Xi inaugurates South America's first Chinese-funded port
The Chancay megaport aims to streamline trade between South America and Asia and marks a significant step in China's Belt and Road Initiative. It has raised alarm bells in Washington.
Sri Lanka President Dissanayake's coalition wins big — polls
Voters have handed Anura Kumara Dissanayake a significant win in a snap general election, giving its new leftist president greater legislative power to pursue policies to alleviate poverty.
COP29: Experts call for reform in climate action process
In an open letter to the UN, a group of scientists and climate experts said COP needs to "shift away from negotiations to the delivery of concrete action." It also called for an end of climate ...
North Korea orders mass production of suicide drones: report
Kim Jong Un watched a test of suicide drones and wants production of the aerial weapons ramped up. North Korea's latest military operation came as the US, South Korea and Japan engaged in combined ...
Musk met Iran ambassador to defuse tensions: report
The New York Times has reported a meeting between Elon Musk and Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani took place on Monday. The Tesla and X owner's influence within the future Donald Trump administration is ...
Fossil fuels: 'A gift of God' or a climate killer?
While Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev called oil and gas a 'gift of God' at the UN climate summit, the role of big oil companies in the future of climate action remains contested.