The revised draft text on the new climate finance goal (NCQG) to be adopted as an outcome document of the COP29 is just released. Currently, the parties to UNFCCC have gathered to discuss it.
The new draft text on NCQG decides to set a goal with developed country Parties taking the lead, to $300 billion per year by 2035 for developing country Parties for climate action.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, speaking at a press conference in Baku with his Georgian counterpart Maka Bochorishvili on January 16, stated that his country had been "punished" by the U.S. under the 907th Amendment for restoring its sovereignty in 2023.
The 10th meeting of OTS customs administrations has begun in Baku, gathering officials from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan, alongside international representatives. The first day focused on expert discussions and key agenda topics.
A wildfire in northern LA County, the Hughes Fire, has burned over 9,000 acres, forcing mass evacuations as firefighters battle the uncontained blaze spreading rapidly.
Kyrgyzstan’s US-sanctioned Keremet Bank has stopped issuing Visa cards, though existing ones remain usable at its ATMs. The bank, accused of aiding Russian sanctions evasion, plans to appeal the US Treasury’s decision.
China’s GDP grew 5% in 2024, reaching a record 134.9 trillion yuan ($18.77 trillion). While meeting government targets, growth remains one of the slowest in decades amid economic challenges, trade tensions, and skepticism over official data.
A fire ravaged a shopping mall in Culiacán, Mexico, on January 16, 2025, causing significant damage, including the collapse of the roof housing a casino. Emergency responders worked to control the blaze, with one injury and two others treated for nervous breakdowns. Cause remains unknown.
A hotel fire at Türkiye's Kartalkaya Ski Resort claimed 76 lives and injured 51. The blaze started early Tuesday, prompting a large-scale emergency response.
NASA and NOAA have confirmed that the Sun has entered its solar maximum phase as part of Solar Cycle 25. This marks an increase in sunspot activity, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections, creating space weather that can impact communication systems and offer enhanced aurora displays worldwide.
As we approach 2025, extreme weather events are becoming the new normal. From heatwaves to flooding, climate change is accelerating and reshaping life on Earth. In this article, we explore how these shifts will affect our ecosystems, economies, and daily lives in the years ahead.
As we welcome the new year, it’s time to focus on species needing urgent conservation in 2025. From delicate lizards to mighty hornbills and massive sharks, all face the threat of extinction.
St. Helena, 1,930 kilometers off Namibia’s coast, now has the world’s most remote EV charging point. With just four electric cars, the island is working to expand its fleet and reduce fossil fuel reliance through sustainable energy.
A wildfire in northern LA County, the Hughes Fire, has burned over 9,000 acres, forcing mass evacuations as firefighters battle the uncontained blaze spreading rapidly.
Kyrgyzstan’s US-sanctioned Keremet Bank has stopped issuing Visa cards, though existing ones remain usable at its ATMs. The bank, accused of aiding Russian sanctions evasion, plans to appeal the US Treasury’s decision.
China’s GDP grew 5% in 2024, reaching a record 134.9 trillion yuan ($18.77 trillion). While meeting government targets, growth remains one of the slowest in decades amid economic challenges, trade tensions, and skepticism over official data.
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