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Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes Bangladesh region – GFZ

(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck the Bangladesh region on Saturday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), GFZ said. (

What to watch at COP28 on Saturday?

DUBAI (Reuters) - World leaders are set to take the stage for a second day at the U.N. climate summit in Dubai on Saturday, as their governments lined up a slew of new pledges around green energy.

World Bank, UAE lead climate financing boost at COP28

By Simon Jessop, Valerie Volcovici and Katy Daigle DUBAI (Reuters) - Governments, development banks and companies announced on Friday initiatives to mobilise billions in climate cash at the COP28

Brazil to launch FX hedge platform for ‘green’ investments

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's finance ministry and the Inter-American Development Bank will launch a foreign-exchange hedge platform aimed at smoothing volatility for investments under the country's

World Bank to boost climate financing share to 45%, broaden climate debt clauses

By Valerie Volcovici DUBAI (Reuters) -World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Friday the development lender will devote 45% of its annual financing to climate-related projects by 2025, up from a

Brazilian state launches mandatory tracking of cattle to stop deforestation

By Ana Mano SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's Para state, which leads the country for the highest levels of Amazon rainforest destruction, will launch a mandatory program to track cattle in a bid to

Vietnam, at COP28, details plan to use $15.5 billion funding to cut coal use

DUBAI (Reuters) - Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Friday that his country has forged a plan with G7 governments and lenders for how it would use an agreed multi-billion dollar cash

Germany’s Scholz announces Climate Club to help developing countries cut industry emission

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday announced the launch of an international club to help developing nations invest in decarbonising hard-to-abate industries like steel, cement

Spain to contribute 20 million euros to climate disaster fund – PM Sanchez

DUBAI (Reuters) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Friday his country will increase its contribution to the climate disaster fund by 20 million euros. Sanchez made the announcement during

UAE president announces $30 billion fund to bridge climate finance gap

By William James DUBAI (Reuters) -United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, whose country is hosting the COP28 climate summit, announced on Friday a $30 billion climate fund

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Why the 2026 Bengal assembly election is Mamata’s toughest battle and BJP’s best bet

A day after the polling, both parties are on the edge, trying to figure out which way the wave will swing. But one thing is clear. The outcome of this election is going to be a make-or-break for both parties.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Aksai Chin for Arunachal: Ex-Indian Army chief Naravane backs revival of 1950s China offer on border row

Gen Manoj Naravane (retd) said in an exclusive interview with ThePrint that India should focus on having more experts who understand China's psyche and its workings

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.