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Azerbaijan proposes COP truce to unite countries on climate change
Azerbaijan, the host of this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29), is aiming to shield the annual talks from geopolitical tensions by proposing a two-week COP truce. This initiative, inspired by the Olympic truce, is intended to unite countries in a collaborative effort to address the pressing issue of climate change. Hikmet Hajiyev, foreign policy adviser to Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, highlighted the current global geopolitical polarization as reminiscent of the Cold War era, making consensus-building on climate action challenging.
Please let us compete in Paris, we need mental peace before Olympics: Women quota winners
Women wrestlers who won Paris Games quotas in New Delhi urged the national federation to exempt them from selection trials, emphasizing the impact on India's Olympic medal hopes. Anshu Malik, aiming for her second Olympic medal, stressed the need for mental peace for optimal preparation. Experts caution that trials could risk injuries.
Israel holds Palestinian economy captive, say analysts
Israel is tightening the noose on the Palestinian Authority, which rules parts of the West Bank, by withholding tax revenues it collects on its behalf, economist Adel Samara told AFP.
Hoping for business as usual: A period of relative peace has given new hopes to Kashmir’s business landscape
Amjad Shah, proprietor of cotton processing unit in Tral, Pulwama district, frequently visits Inox Cinema Complex in Srinagar with his family. The Valley has become peaceful, witnessing a boom in sectors like tourism and construction since the scrapping of Article 370. The Valley's traders are happy now. Tourism in J&K has shown resilience. The Gulmarg hotel project is being revived.
Only two-state solution between both sides will deliver enduring peace: India on Gaza conflict
"Only a Two-State solution, achieved through direct and meaningful negotiations between both sides on final status issues, will deliver an enduring peace. India is committed to support a Two-State solution where the Palestinian people are able to live freely in an independent country within secure borders, with due regard to the security needs of Israel," Kamboj said.
Turkey's Erdogan: Chance for peace in Gaza conflict lost for now
The truce that started on Nov. 24 had been extended twice. But after seven days during which women, children and foreign hostages were freed as well as a number of Palestinian prisoners, mediators failed to find a formula to release more. Since then Israeli air strikes and artillery bombardments have hit southern Gaza, extending the nearly two-month-old war in which thousands of people died.
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Henry Kissinger, former US Secretary of State and Nobel winner, passes away at 100
Kissinger had been active past his centenary, attending meetings in the White House, publishing a book on leadership styles, and testifying before a Senate committee about the nuclear threat posed by North Korea. In July 2023 he made a surprise visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.
India absent from voting on UNGA resolution on building peaceful world through sports, Olympic truce
India abstained from the UN General Assembly vote on a resolution promoting peace through sports, citing the absence of its participation among the 73 nations. The resolution emphasized sports' role in countering terrorism, promoting human rights, and fostering global understanding. Russia's call for a recorded vote differed from the usual consensus, leading to 118 votes in favor and none against, with India among the absent countries during the voting process.
French 'spiderman' climbs Paris skyscraper to promote peace in the middle east
French urban climber Alain Robert, through his daring act, called for the urgent need for peace between Israel and Palestine. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, which is already in its third week and has grown to be the bloodiest of the five Gaza wars, makes this call for peace crucial.
China says Israel acting 'beyond scope of self-defence'
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has criticized Israel's actions in Gaza, stating that they have gone beyond self-defense and calling for an end to the collective punishment of the people of Gaza. This marks the strongest stance China has taken on the conflict so far. China has positioned itself as a mediator in the Middle East and has been involved in brokering ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
France police shooting: What is happening in France? Know about riots triggered in Paris after police shot dead 17-year-old
Violent clashes and looting continued in France for a fourth day following the police shooting of a teenager. President Macron urged parents to keep children off the streets and blamed social media. 270 arrests were made. French territories overseas also experienced unrest. The national football team called for peace.
"Thank you, my friend Emmanuel Macron!" PM Modi on being Guest of Honour at France's National Day celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked French President Emmanuel Macron for inviting him to be the Guest of Honour on France's National Day on July 14. Earlier, Macron had expressed his pleasure over PM Modi's visit to attend the Parade in Paris. He tweeted both in French and Hindi language.
French pension protesters target Paris restaurant favoured by Macron
Protests since January have gathered huge crowds against the flagship reform of Macron's second term, which lifts the retirement age by two years to 64. But the rallies and strikes have also coalesced widespread anger against the president, who is often the target of banners and chants.
Global 'peace pact' signed to protect nature
Countries reached a historic deal on Monday to reverse decades of environmental destruction threatening the world's species and ecosystems, in what the UN chief hailed as "a peace pact with nature."After the marathon COP 15 biodiversity summit in Montreal ran into the small hours, chair Chinese Environment Minister Huang Runqiu, declared the deal adopted and banged his gavel, sparking loud applause.
World counts on India to mobilise credible actions to deliver on 2030 Agenda, Paris Agreement': UN chief
In his message to a special 'India@75' event on 'Showcasing the India-UN Partnership in Action', the UN chief underlined that as home to the largest youth generation in history, India will be decisive in the success of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
IBSA Ministers voice serious concern over Ukraine conflict ahead of BRICS meet
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday hosted the 10th India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Trilateral Ministerial Commission Meeting along with Brazil's Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos Alberto Franco Franca and Dr Joe Phaahla, Minister of Health of the Republic of South Africa on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New york.
Minsk Agreements provide basis for negotiated & peaceful settlement in Eastern Ukraine situation: India at UN
More than twenty thousand Indian students and nationals live and study in different parts of Ukraine, including in its border areas.
Indian NSA in Paris, discusses expanding Indo-Pacific partnership
The Indo-French partnership besides measures to strengthen security and defence ties topped the agenda when NSA A K Doval met his French counterpart Emmanuel Bonne (diplomatic advisor to the President) at the 35th Indo-French Strategic Dialogue in Paris, ET has reliably gathered.
UNCTAD calls for climate waiver, peace clause for developing nations’ trade-related green measures
Most of the developed economies like Australia, Canada, European Union, Germany, Japan, and the United States, have higher carbon dioxide emissions per capita compared to developing countries like China, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia, UNCTAD said.
Climate Inaction
The Paris climate accords, signed nearly a decade after the Great Recession, seemed to mark the end of the long era of technocratic, neoliberal globalism. And, yet, as a multilateral treaty negotiated on the principle of positive-sum cooperation, it reflects those values in almost every way.
Antony Blinken's first India visit: Afghanistan, Quad, COVID-19 and climate change to be major topics of discussion
During his stay in the country, he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The Ministry of External Affairs said in New Delhi that National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will also meet Bilinken.
Idea of climate action shouldn't be to move climate goal post to 2050, says India at UNSC
Javadekar called for viewing climate change as a wake-up call and an opportunity to strengthen multilateralism and seek equitable and inclusive solutions to "leave a greener, cleaner and sustainable world for our future generations."
US President Biden, PM Modi commit towards greater Indo-US ties; work against COVID-19, terrorism
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the leaders discussed at length regional developments and the wider geo-political context. They also noted that the India-US partnership is firmly anchored in a shared commitment to democratic values and common strategic interests.
Alexei Navalny, WHO and Greta Thunberg among nominees for Nobel Peace Prize
Norwegian lawmakers have nominated the eventual laureate every year since 2014, with the exception of 2019, said Henrik Urdal, Director of the Peace Research Institute Oslo. "The pattern from recent years is quite stunning."
Dalai Lama congratulates US President Joe Biden
He also expressed confidence that Biden will contribute to shaping a more peaceful world in which those suffering from "hunger", "disease" and "violence" will find help.
'Parting is such sweet sorrow': EU and UK clinch narrow Brexit accord
Now comes the race to approve and ratify the deal before the U.K. leaves the EU's economic structures at the end of the year. The British and European parliaments both must hold votes on the agreement.
Does Biden at White House offer an opportunity for India to get a win-win deal?
One positive offshoot of the Trump administration has been the breakthrough and encouraging ties between the UAE and Israel and this may be a good possible option to explore further thus changing the old dynamics and embracing a new one.
UK's Boris Johnson reaches out to Joe Biden on climate and trade
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday strove to bury differences with president-elect Joe Biden as he stressed the enduring UK-US alliance and a future partnership against climate change.
US-Taliban deal: American lawmakers skeptical of Taliban adhering to its commitment
The deal signed by Special US Representative Zalmay Khalilzad and Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Baradar in the presence of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Doha Saturday facilitates intra-Afghan dialogue in Oslo this month and the withdrawal of all US troops from Afghanistan in 14 months.
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