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Friday, December 12, 2025
TopicClimate talks

Topic: Climate talks

‘As good as it can get’ — Climate talks between US-China brought goodwill, modest progress

With relations at a low over national security issues, Washington has been trying to repair ties between the world's two biggest economies.

‘More work’ needed with China to reach climate agreements, says US envoy John Kerry

The US-China climate talks had been suspended nearly a year ago after a visit by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan.

‘We’re just reconnecting’: US envoy John Kerry tells China to separate climate from politics

Acknowledging the diplomatic difficulties between the two sides, Kerry said climate should be treated as a 'free-standing' challenge that requires collective efforts to resolve.

At COP27, India unveils long-term strategy to reach net zero, prioritises energy & food security

Called the 'Long Term Low Emission Development Strategy', the 121-page document focuses on 'strategic transition' of several high-emission sectors, namely electricity and transport.

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.

Don’t underestimate Paris Agreement climate goals. India must know forest restoration is key

From the Bishnoi community to the Chipko movement women of the 1970s, forest landscapes form the core of India’s goals. They must be sustained.

Persistent carbon emissions signal global climate goal is out of reach

Carbon emissions declines in the US and Europe this year were offset by increases in the fast-growing economies of China and India.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.