Wednesday, 13 November 2024

South Asian Update
South Asian Update
World leaders meet for climate talks, but big names missing

World leaders meet for climate talks, but big names missing

World leaders gathered in Azerbaijan on Tuesday for the COP29 climate summit, though notable figures from major nations are absent, affecting the tone of the discussions. 

Global leaders convene in Baku for COP29, seek climate solutions

Global leaders convene in Baku for COP29, seek climate solutions

The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) commenced in Azerbaijan on Monday, bringing together world leaders, policymakers, and activists with a renewed commitment to address intensifying climate crises.

At least 51 dead in flash floods in Spain

At least 51 dead in flash floods in Spain

At least 51 people are known to have died after torrential rain caused flash floods in south-eastern Spain, authorities have said.

BRICS says new centers of power, policy decision-making and economic growth are emerging

BRICS says new centers of power, policy decision-making and economic growth are emerging

New centers of power, policy decision-making and economic growth are emerging in the world, BRICS countries said Wednesday in the Kazan Declaration issued at the 16th BRICS Summit.

World War III won’t remain confined in Europe: Russia
World War III won’t remain confined in Europe: Russia

Russia said the West was playing with fire by considering allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russia with Western missiles and cautioned the United States on Tuesday that World War Three would not be confined to Europe.

Ukraine says it received $3.9B from US via World Bank project
Ukraine says it received $3.9B from US via World Bank project

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Monday that his country received $3.9 billion from the US via a project of the World Bank. 

Far right wins in first round of French elections

Far right wins in first round of French elections

The far-right National Rally (RN) party in France has achieved a significant victory in the initial round of the country`s snap parliamentary elections.

Political debate intensifies in UK as general election looms

Political debate intensifies in UK as general election looms

As the general election approaches, political debate is heating up in the UK. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reiterated his pledge to start flights transporting asylum seekers to Rwanda in July, contingent on his re-election.

Spain, Norway and Ireland set to recognise Palestinian statehood

Spain, Norway and Ireland set to recognise Palestinian statehood

Spain, Ireland, and Norway are set to officially recognize a Palestinian state on Tuesday, despite facing strong opposition from Israel, which has become increasingly isolated following seven months of conflict in Gaza.

UK premier Sunak announces general election on July 4

UK premier Sunak announces general election on July 4

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared on Wednesday that the United Kingdom (UK) will hold a general election on July 4.

Vladimir Putin backs China’s Ukraine peace plan

Vladimir Putin backs China’s Ukraine peace plan

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his support for China`s proposal for resolving the Ukraine crisis in an interview published on Wednesday. He emphasized that China comprehends the underlying causes of the conflict and lauded Beijing`s approach to addressing it.

Several EU countries considering jointly recognizing Palestinian state

Several EU countries considering jointly recognizing Palestinian state

Several member states of the European Union are considering to jointly recognize the state of Palestine on May 21, Irish media reported Wednesday.

EU states to recognize Palestinian statehood

EU states to recognize Palestinian statehood

At a recent World Economic Forum special meeting in Riyadh, Josep Borrell, the EU`s foreign policy chief, announced that several European member states are poised to officially recognize Palestinian statehood by the end of May. This move reflects a significant diplomatic development within the European Union.

Russia vetos UN resolution to prevent nuclear weapons race in space

Russia vetos UN resolution to prevent nuclear weapons race in space

Russia exercised its veto power at the United Nations on Wednesday, blocking a resolution put forth by the United States and Japan aimed at preventing a potentially hazardous nuclear weapons race in space. 

Putin secures overwhelming victory in Russian election amid limited competition

Putin secures overwhelming victory in Russian election amid limited competition

President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia`s election on Sunday, This landslide triumph underscores Putin`s enduring influence and his stance against Western powers, particularly highlighted by Moscow`s military involvement in Ukraine.

Russia ready for nuclear war: Putin

Russia ready for nuclear war: Putin

President Vladimir Putin emphasized Russia`s continued state of combat readiness and its full preparedness for nuclear conflict. he clarified that the current situation does not indicate an immediate rush toward such a scenario.