Finland, Sweden push for stricter economic sanctions on Russia
Finland and Sweden have called for tougher economic measures against Russia, proposing higher import duties, export restrictions, and an EU ban on Rus...
Azerbaijan will help African nations address climate challenges through the Baku Hub, a platform launched under its COP29 presidency to link climate change with peacebuilding and migration policy.
At a high-level event at UN headquarters on Tuesday, officials said the Baku Hub had entered a “practical phase,” with joint projects planned for vulnerable and conflict-affected regions. The meeting was co-organised by the COP29 presidency and the International Organization for Migration.
COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev, along with senior UN and international agency officials, described the hub as a new avenue for global climate diplomacy. It integrates climate action with efforts to manage displacement and build stability.
Environment ministers from Chad, Guinea-Bissau, Somalia and Uganda highlighted partnerships formed through the Baku Hub, thanking Azerbaijan for sharing its experience in climate negotiations. A memorandum signed during the session set up joint working groups between the hub and Chad and Guinea-Bissau.
Elshad Iskandarov, ambassador-at-large at Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry, said the focus now is on delivering concrete results. “The hub is moving into implementation,” he told participants.
Several additional states also signalled interest in joining the initiative, which Azerbaijani officials say is designed to channel expertise and resources to the countries most exposed to climate risks.
Real Madrid have parted ways with coach Xabi Alonso, appointing former defender Álvaro Arbeloa as his replacement.
Timothée Chalamet won the Golden Globe for best male actor in a musical or comedy on Sunday for his role in Marty Supreme, beating strong competition in one of the night’s most closely watched categories.
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano is showing increased activity, with lava flowing from two summit craters and flames, smoke and ash rising from the caldera.
Bob Weir, the rhythm guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78, his family has said.
Israel has sharply escalated its warnings to Lebanon amid rising regional tensions linked to Iran, according to a report by the Lebanese newspaper Nida Al Watan.
Finland and Sweden have called for tougher economic measures against Russia, proposing higher import duties, export restrictions, and an EU ban on Russian energy shipments.
Finance ministers from the G7 and partner nations met in Washington on Monday to discuss a potential price floor for strategic rare-earth metals and ways to secure their supply. Representatives from Australia, Mexico, South Korea and India also attended the talks.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said allied nations are discussing “next steps” to ensure the security of the Arctic, citing concerns that Russia and China could become more active in the strategically important region.
The U.S. has issued an urgent security notice calling all American citizens to leave Iran immediately, citing escalating protests, growing violence and widespread communication shutdowns across the country.
Apple will use Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence models for its revamped Siri voice assistant later this year, in a multi-year deal that strengthens the tech giants’ partnership and boosts Alphabet’s position in the race against OpenAI.
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