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England to face Serbia, Albania, Latvia, Andorra in World Cup 2026 qualifying: So, how will it work?
England will face Serbia in qualifying for the expanded 48-team World Cup in 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Thomas Tuchel officially begins his role as England manager in January and his first competitive matches will come in March....
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Explainer: Was Baku Climate Summit A Mixed Bag Of Progress, Failures, Obstacles
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) As the 2024 meeting of the UN Climate Change conference -- known as COP29 -- in Azerbaijan's Baku, the world's first oil town standing on the shores of the Caspian Sea, wrapped up, nearly 200 nations agreed...
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Developed countries commit $300bn annually to boost climate finance
Rich countries have pledged to provide at least $300 billion annually to poorer countries by 2035 to aid in their climate change battles. Despite tripling the previous funding goal, developing countries are underwhelmed by the new agreement...
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Kazakhstan’s Special Representative Addresses Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Finance at COP29
BAKU – Zulfiya Suleimenova, the advisor to the President of Kazakhstan – Special Representative of the President on International Environmental Cooperation, stressed the importance of transitional finance at the sixth High-Level Ministerial...
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COP29 UN Climate conference agrees to Triple Finance to developing countries, Protecting lives and livelihoods
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) closed today with a newl finance goal to help countries to protect their people and economies against climate disasters and share in the vast benefits of the clean energy boom. With a central focus on...
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COP29 UN Climate Conference Agrees To Triple Public Finance To Developing Countries, Protecting Lives And Livelihoods
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Sunday, 24 November 2024, 3:24 pm Press Release: UNFCCC UN Climate Change News, 24 November 2024 – The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) closed today with a new finance goal to help countries to protect their people and economies against...
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From climate finance to hydrogen: The 10 biggest stories from COP29
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(Photo: UN Climate Change - Kiara Worth) Described by Climate Action Network as ‘the most horrendous climate negotiations in years,’ COP29 saw nations storming out in frustration. Papua New Guinea backed out before the conference even began, while...
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COP29 features Ministerial Roundtable on Global Climate Transparency
Baku, November 18, AZERTAC As part of COP29, the Ministerial Roundtable on Global Climate Transparency was held with the participation of ministers from Japan, South Africa, the USA, Italy, and Kazakhstan. In his address, Mukhtar Babayev,...
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Baku Declaration adopted at COP29 Ministerial Round Table on Global Climate Transparency - PHOTO - UPDATED
As part of COP29, the Baku Declaration was adopted at the Ministerial Roundtable on Global Climate Transparency in Baku, APA reports. The decision was made unanimously. Countries signing the document called on the Parties to the Paris Climate...
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Ministerial Round Table on Global Climate Transparency was held at COP29-PHOTO
Within the framework of COP29, the Round Table of Ministers on Global Climate Transparency was held in Baku, APA reports. The President of COP29, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan Mukhtar Babayev spoke about the importance of...
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Diwali 2025: Why Indians choose UAE for solo travel
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UAE leads festive travel choices Among Indian solo travellers, the UAE remains the top destination, followed by Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. Its accessibility, warm climate, and range of experiences make it especially...
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World on track for hottest year ever as carbon pollution hits record levels
October 2024 was Earth’s second-hottest October on record, according to an analysis of global data going back to 1850, NASA and NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information reported November 13. The month fell just 0.05 degree Celsius...
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Guyana honoured as climate transparency leader; joins ranks with Japan, Netherlands Singapore
Guyana has been honoured as the only country in the Caribbean Community (Caricom) to be recognized as a champion of climate transparency. It has earned praise from the United Nations (UN) following the submission of its Biennial Transparency...
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UN Climate Chief praises early leaders in Paris Agreement Transparency at…
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UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell hailed nine countries as pioneers of transparency at COP29, recognising their commitment to the Paris Agreement through the first-ever Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs). “These nations are...
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Baku Talks: Over 80 World Leaders Promise Commitments On Climate Action
(MENAFN- IANS) Baku, Nov 14 (IANS) The two-day World Leaders Climate Ambition Summit concluded on Wednesday with significant momentum, as more than 80 heads of state and world leaders making speeches, showing progress, and announcing new...
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Guyana honoured as climate transparency leader, joins ranks with Japan, Netherlands, and Singapore
Guyana is the only CARICOM country that has been recognized as champions of climate transparency. The United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell says Guyana is among nine countries given the honour after submitting their...
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Esha Oza says first ODI series 'a huge moment' for UAE women's cricket
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The National News
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Esha Oza, the UAE captain, says her side feel honoured to be the first players to represent the country in women’s one-day international cricket. The national team have played 99 women’s T20 internationals. They have been rewarded for the vast...
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The Popularity of Madrid As A Holiday Spot
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For many people the idea of a holiday in Spain is lazing on a Mediterranean beach on one of the costas or in the Balearic Islands. But for others it’s visiting Madrid, a city that really couldn’t be further from the sea if it tried. As the capital...
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Meliá to manage MiM Hotels, owned by Leo Messi
Meliá Hotels International and MiM Hotels, the boutique hospitality brand owned by global football legend Leo Messi, have announced a strategic partnership under which Meliá will assume management of the MiM Hotels portfolio, effective November 1....
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Florian Thauvin Returns to French National Team After Long Absence
Clairefontaine, France – Florian Thauvin, the 2018 FIFA World Cup champion, has made a surprising return to the French national football team after a six-year absence. Thauvin, who played a key role in France’s victory in 2018, last represented...
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