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Friday, 24 November 2023 09:01
COP28 ‘moment of truth’ for oil and gas industry
The global oil and gas industry faces a critical juncture at the upcoming UN climate talks (COP28), according to Dr Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA). She emphasised that the sector must…
Friday, 24 November 2023 08:46
India: rescue operation for trapped tunnel workers close to success
A rescue operation to free 41 Indian tunnel workers, trapped for twelve days in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkhand state, has reached its final stage. Rescuers are just metres away from the workers, and stretchers and…
Friday, 24 November 2023 08:38
Mexico: grief and suspicion at the murder of a prominent non-binary judge
The killing of Jesus Ociel Baena, a prominent Mexican non-binary activist, has triggered widespread grief within the LGBTQ community, leading to candlelight vigils across the country. Many participants waved rainbow fans as they lashed out at…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 22:10
Hamas weapons and command HQ found in Al-Shifa hospital
Israel claims it discovered an operational command center, along with guns and ammunition belonging to Hamas, at Gaza's largest hospital, Al-Shifa. This discovery reportedly includes weapons found inside the hospital's MRI building. The Israeli Defense Forces…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 22:06
Kenya: surprise public holiday to plant trees
On 13 November a government-led initiative saw citizens planting seedlings in Nairobi, even under heavy rain, following the declaration of a public holiday dedicated to tree planting. This effort, part of president William Ruto's pledge to…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 22:03
USA / China: Biden optimistic after four-hour meeting with Xi
On 15 November, after concluding a four-hour meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Joe Biden expressed optimism about improving US-China relations. Key agreements were reached on reducing fentanyl production and restoring military communication. Biden described the…