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Australia’s Suncorp flags costs of up to $263.3 million from natural hazards

(Reuters) - Australian insurer Suncorp Group said on Monday it expects to incur a cost of between A$350 million to A$410 million ($224.74 million to $263.26 million) for claims relating to several

“Live up to your climate promises,” UK PM will say

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will on Monday use a speech at the United Nations climate summit in Egypt to tell world leaders to deliver on their promises to

Loss & damage funding on COP 27’s official agenda but with caveats

Developing nations have been demanding that developed world compensate for losses suffered due to climate change. Negotiations will include those that occur during Glasgow Dialogues.

What’s eco-anxiety? It’s caused by climate change and can be combated

The connection between natural disasters and physical health is clear: Injury, death and damage. But what is less known is their impact on mental health.

Need concrete action on climate adaptation at COP27, says lead negotiator for African countries

Ephraim Mwepya Shitima asserts need to access loss & damage finance without red tape. He hopes the continent’s special needs & circumstances will be resolved in Egypt — “on African soil”.

Analysis-Egypt eyes diplomatic payoff from hosting COP27 climate summit

By Aidan Lewis CAIRO (Reuters) - When Egypt hosts the COP27 climate summit this week it will be hoping for an injection of international legitimacy as well as green financing at a time when its

Loss & damage finance, adaptation, mitigation — here’s what to expect at COP27 & what it means

G77 countries have requested that 'loss & damage' finance be part of COP27 agenda. Meanwhile, developed countries are pushing for developing countries to widen mitigation goals.

Australia, Pacific nations to bid to co-host 2026 UN climate summit

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia will launch a bid with Pacific nations to host the United Nations climate summit in 2026, its energy minister said on Saturday, as the new labour government seeks to

Australia to launch bid with Pacific nations to co-host 2026 UN climate summit

Australia's energy minister announced the bid on Saturday, as the new labour government seeks to position the country as a renewable energy powerhouse on the global stage.

Peru indigenous group frees dozens of tourists held in oil spill protest

By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) -A Peruvian indigenous group freed a group of tourists held for over a day in a protest over what the community alleged to be government inaction over toxic oil spills,

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.