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Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa
Bill Gates says nearly all of his wealth will go toward improving health and education across Africa over the next 20 years.
Kazakhstan teams up with international agency to boost renewable energy
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister met with International Renewable Energy Agencys Director General to discuss cooperation on renewable energy and the global energy transition.
During the International Forum in Astana, Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov held talks with Francesco La Camera, Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the global shift towards sustainable energy. They discussed expanding renewable energy development, decarbonizing Kazakhstan’s economy, and boosting technological partnerships.
Minister Akkenzhenov highlighted Kazakhstan’s strong potential in solar, wind, and hydropower, and reaffirmed the country’s goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2060 through attracting investment, adopting advanced technologies, and developing skilled professionals. IRENA supports nations worldwide in adopting renewable energy by providing research, facilitating knowledge exchange, and aiding sustainable energy transitions.
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How China's electric scooters are powering a battery revolution
China’s electric scooter boom is accelerating the rise of salt-based batteries — a cheaper and safer alternative to lithium.
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EU and China to resume trade talks ahead of July summit
The European Union and China will hold a new round of trade talks this month, ahead of a planned EU-China summit in July, the European Commission said on Tuesday.
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Over 1,800 arrested in Asia-wide crackdown on scam networks
More than 1,800 people have been arrested in a major anti-scam operation across seven Asian jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, the Maldives, and Macao, authorities announced on Tuesday.
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Five countries elected to UN Security Council
Latvia, Colombia, Liberia, Congo, and Bahrain—have been elected to the United Nations Security Council in an uncontested vote.
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