Commonwealth Secretary-General Urges Climate Finance Commitment at COP29
At COP29 in Baku, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland urged nations to unite in demanding the fulfillment of climate finance promises....
Month: November 2024
UN Reports Climate Change Worsening Global Refugee Crisis
The UN has reported that climate change is contributing to record levels of displacement globally, exacerbating already dire conditions for...
Explorer of the Seas Faces Rough Seas and Injuries While En Route to Miami
Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas experienced severe weather while sailing near Spain on November 7, resulting in injuries and...
Varun Beverages Expands Its Footprint with African Acquisitions and Lunarmech Stake
Varun Beverages Ltd. has completed acquisitions of SBC Tanzania and SBC Ghana for Rs 1,431 crore, enhancing its PepsiCo bottling...
International Leaders Express Commitment to Climate Efforts Amid Trump Concerns
At the climate summit in Baku, leaders reassured global commitment to combating climate change amid concerns over Donald Trump’s presidency....
UNHCR Report Highlights Climate Change as Key Factor in Refugee Crisis
A UNHCR report from COP29 highlights that climate change is a major driver of the global refugee crisis, with around...
Russia Expands Military Influence in Equatorial Guinea Amid Security Challenges
Russia has deployed up to 200 military instructors to Equatorial Guinea to train elite guards protecting President Teodoro Obiang's regime....
NATO’s Rutte Highlights Global Threats Posed by Russian Alliances
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warns that Russia's ties with China, North Korea, and Iran threaten global security, particularly for...
Empowering Women Journalists: A Training Initiative for Climate Change Reporting in Africa
The ECA and PACJA are offering a two-week online training course for African women journalists focused on climate change reporting....
Navin Ramgoolam Leads Opposition to Landslide Victory in Mauritius Election
In a decisive electoral victory, Navin Ramgoolam's opposition coalition, the Alliance of Change, captured 62.6 percent of the vote, winning...
