G20 watchdog scales back climate risk policy push amid U.S. retreat
The Financial Stability Board (FSB), the G20’s financial regulator, has paused further climate policy work as the United States distances itself fro...
European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera called on China and the EU to reaffirm their full commitment to the Paris Agreement during climate talks in Beijing.
Speaking on Monday alongside Chinese officials, Ribera emphasised that global climate efforts remain insufficient and that both powers must demonstrate leadership by accelerating action. “We must acknowledge the current pace is too slow,” she said, urging the “strongest possible” joint commitment.
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang responded by confirming that China will unveil its 2035 carbon reduction target ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Brazil later this year.
The dialogue comes as both sides face growing pressure to lead by example in the global transition to net-zero emissions.
A series of earthquakes have struck Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, leading authorities to advise residents to evacuate from buildings as a precaution against possible aftershocks.
A deadly mass shooting early on Monday (7 July) in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighbourhood left three men dead and nine others wounded, including teenagers, as more than 100 shots were fired.
Australian researchers have created a groundbreaking “biological AI” platform that could revolutionise drug discovery by rapidly evolving molecules within mammalian cells.
Dozens of international and domestic flights were cancelled or delayed after Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted on Monday, but Bali’s main airport remains operational.
French member of parliament Olivier Marleix was found dead at his home on Monday, with suicide being considered a possible cause.
The Financial Stability Board (FSB), the G20’s financial regulator, has paused further climate policy work as the United States distances itself from key initiatives.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says Bratislava will only back the EU’s 18th sanctions package on Russia if it secures guarantees for future gas supplies, citing national energy interests.
China’s overseas shipments grew 5.8 % in June as manufacturers hurried to clear orders before a 12 August deadline that could see steep U.S. duties return, customs figures released on Monday show.
Oil prices hit a three-week high on Monday as rising Chinese imports and expectations of fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia buoyed market sentiment.
India’s foreign Minister told his Chinese colleague in Beijing on Monday that India and China must settle tension along their border, withdraw troops and avoid “restrictive trade measures” to normalise their relationship.
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