Ahead of G7 summit in May, nations published a 36-page communiqué outlining their pledges. Coal, however, remains a sore point as countries remain indecisive about a full phase-out.
The UN is looking into impacts and will meet with Afghan foreign ministry officials in Kabul on Wednesday to seek further clarity, he said. About 400 Afghan women work for the UN.
A quarter of population relies on unsafe drinking water while half lacks basic sanitation, UN said. Meanwhile, nearly 3 quarters of recent disasters have been related to water.
Denmark, Germany and Sweden told Security Council in joint letter that the ‘Russian authorities have been informed regarding ongoing investigations’ by their national authorities.
The resolution was adopted Thursday with 141 votes in favor and 32 abstentions. Six countries joined Russia to vote no – Belarus, North Korea, Eritrea, Mali, Nicaragua and Syria.
Iran has been enriching uranium to up to 60% purity since April 2021. Three months ago, it started enriching to 60% at a second site, Fordow, which is dug into a mountain.
According to Greenpeace, 11 million square kilometres of ocean must be protected every year if a target of protecting 30% of world's land and sea by 2030 is to be met.
Report by World Meteorological Organization says sea levels rose 4.5 mm a year on average between 2013 & 2022, the highest ever, which could be disastrous for coastal cities.
It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
COMMENTS