Nepal’s UN speech was powerful in its portrayal of climate vulnerability but far less complete in explaining the forces behind it. Its strongest arguments about climate justice, broken supply chains and unequal
Australia will lock in A$20 billion ($13.3 billion) in savings in its mid-year budget update to be released Wednesday, as the government moves to contain mounting spending pressures, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said.
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China is now leading research in nearly 90% of the world’s most crucial technologies, marking a sharp shift in global scientific dominance this century, according to an analysis cited by Nature. The
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by Durga Velayudham How much certainty does science owe the public when lives are already lost? When models disagree with observations, who carries the burden of doubt? And what happens when climate change
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The following article is based on a documentary first aired by France 24, which examined the transformation of women’s perceptions of self-defence in Israel following Hamas’s 7 October attacks. Normality has a
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Tens of thousands of Nepalese supporters rallied on Saturday in Bhaktapur near the capital Kathmandu, marking the largest political gathering since anti-corruption protests forced former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli from office
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Africa could add as much as one trillion dollars to its economy within the next decade if artificial intelligence is deployed at scale and in an inclusive manner, according to a detailed
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When a loved one is taken hostage, the violence extends far beyond the moment of capture. In their Issue Brief published by The Soufan Center, Media and Communications Considerations in Contemporary Hostage-Taking:
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Iran announced on Saturday that it had seized a foreign oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman suspected of carrying smuggled fuel, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. Mojtaba Ghahremani, chief
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Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated “GOAT India Tour” began in chaos on Saturday when fans at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata rioted after failing to see the Argentine football superstar. Spectators hurled bottles, tore
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The military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have established a regional investment bank with an initial capital of 500 billion CFA francs ($895 million) to finance infrastructure, energy, and agricultural
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Melbourne, long celebrated as one of the world’s most liveable cities, is facing a record-breaking crime wave, with stabbings, carjackings, and violent retail crimes alarming residents and business owners alike. According to
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by Our Correspondent in Washington DC Eric Meyer, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, used his opening statement before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Trade negotiators from India and the European Union are no longer confident they can finalize a long-awaited free trade agreement by the end of the year, with discussions stalled over sensitive sectors
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The European Union has agreed to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets held in Europe, removing a major political and legal hurdle to using the funds to support Ukraine’s defense against Russia,
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SolGold said on Friday it was minded to recommend an improved takeover offer from its largest shareholder, China’s Jiangxi Copper, valuing the gold and copper miner at about £842 million, as competition
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