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UN climate deal boosts funds for nations but lacks fossil fuel plan

The deal, which was approved after negotiators blew past a Friday deadline to wrap up, was crafted after more than 12 hours of late night and early morning meetings

JFK's granddaughter reveals cancer diagnosis, criticises cousin RFK Jr

Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Kennedy's daughter, Caroline Kennedy, and Edwin Schlossberg, wrote that she was diagnosed in May 2024 at 34

US senators slam Trump's Russia-Ukraine peace plan as rewarding aggression

The senators' opposition to the plan follows criticism from other US lawmakers, including some Republicans, none of whom have the power to block it

Three tremors jolt Bangladesh after 5.7 magnitude quake claimed 10 lives

The Bangladesh capital and adjoining administrative districts, including Narsingdi, the epicentre of the 5.7 magnitude quake, were jolted by two back to back jolts on Saturday evening

PM Modi proposes critical minerals circularity initiative at G20 Summit

In his address at the second session at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, he also proposed setting up of a G20 Open Satellite Data Partnership

PM Modi announces trilateral technology, partnership with Australia, Canada

The initiative will deepen collaboration between democratic partners across three continents and three oceans in emerging technologies, support diversification of supply chains

PM Modi meets world leaders on sidelines of G20 Summit in Johannesburg

Sharing a 'Family Photo' with fellow G20 leaders at the Johannesburg Summit, Modi said in a post on X: Together, we reaffirm our shared commitment to global progress and prosperity

Solidarity, equality, sustainability key pillars of growth: G20 declaration

Energy security, climate action and disaster resilience and response too was prominently mentioned in the text of the Declaration that was adopted by the heads of state attending the Summit

European leaders to meet in S Africa to counter US plan on Russia's war

The US plan foresees Ukraine handing over territory to Russia, something Kyiv has repeatedly ruled out, while reducing the size of its army and blocking its coveted path to Nato membership

Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Spanish bishop accused of abuse

A one-line statement from the Vatican said Leo had accepted the resignation of Cadiz Bishop Rafael Zornoza, 76

India's priorities shine through in G20 South Africa Leaders' Declaration

The declaration unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, reflecting India's consistent stance on the issue

Judge orders Bolsonaro's arrest for plotting escape ahead of prison term

The 70-year-old former president was taken from his house in a gated community in the upscale Jardim Botanico neighbourhood to the federal police headquarters, Cirino said

Global wealth, development gaps 'unjust, unsustainable': Ramaphosa at G20

In his address to some 40 heads of state, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gathered in Johannesburg, Ramaphosa also underscored the need to dismantle divisions based on economic status

Chinese envoy sends letter to UN Chief Guterres over Japan's Taiwan remark

China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Fu Cong delivered the message to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday, according to the state-run Xinhua News Agency

Dialogue among employers, workers key as labour codes take effect: ILO DG

In a landmark overhaul of labour laws, the government on Friday notified all four labour codes, ushering in major reforms, including universal social security coverage for gig workers

17 TTP militants killed in operations in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Police and security forces launched coordinated operations in the Sheri Khel and Pakka Pahar Khel areas of Bannu district after confirming the presence of militant groups in the region

European leaders scramble to buy Ukraine time as US sets ceasefire deadline

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and leaders in France, Germany and across Europe are rushing to respond to US demands that Ukraine agree to the 28-point plan circulated this week by next Thursday

42 glacial lakes in Nepal at high risk of catastrophic bursts: Experts

In Sankhuwasabha, four glacial lakes, including those in the Bhotkhola and Makalu areas, have been listed as high risk

Bill Ackman prepares for Pershing Square IPO, eyeing debut in 2026

In what would be a unique double IPO, Ackman is looking to simultaneously list a new investment fund along with Pershing Square

Dozens of firefighters battle blaze on container ship docked at LA port

More than 100 firefighters were fighting the fire at the Port of Los Angeles, according to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass