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Protests over Spain flood response interrupt visit by king to stricken Valencia suburb

CEO: VW cost cutting necessary after 'decades of structural problems'

Volkswagen's opens new tab planned cost-cutting programme was unavoidable in order to remedy "decades of structural problems" at the German carmaker, CEO told

Lahore air pollution hits historic high

Unprecedented air pollution levels in Pakistan's second-largest city of Lahore prompted authorities to take emergency measures

Deadly Floods in Spain Highlight Urgency of Climate Action, UN Warns

In response to devastating floods that have claimed over 150 lives in Spain, the UN is emphasizing the need for immediate global action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Azerbaijan plans to introduce a green investment guideline at COP29

Azerbaijan will unveil a new set of sustainable investment standards at the COP29 U.N. climate talks, with support from over 100 countries. The Central Bank aims to simplify green finance and announce funding commitments for green projects by 2030.

8,000 North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk, says US

The U.S. reports 8,000 North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk, sparking tensions at the Security Council, while sanctions target nearly 400 entities for evading measures against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

World reportedly set to miss Paris climate targets due to nitrous oxide increase

A new global report highlights the urgent need to reduce nitrous oxide emissions, as failing to do so threatens the Paris climate agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Boeing shares rise as planemaker makes new wage offer to end strike

Boeing boosts wage offer to 33,000 striking workers with a 38% raise over four years and a $12,000 bonus, aiming to end a seven-week strike that has stalled key aircraft production.

Exxon's $8.6 billion profit beats as volume offsets price weakness

Diwali celebrations hit air quality in New Delhi

New Delhi topped global pollution charts Friday as Diwali firecracker celebrations worsened air quality to hazardous levels, despite a ban. Seasonal crop burning further compounded the smog, leaving the city blanketed in thick, dense pollution.