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Fossil fuel giants finally in the crosshairs': Cop30 avoids total failure with last-ditch deal

Fossil fuel disagreement collapsed climate talks at the 30th UN conference, threatening failure despite urgent demands for finance and a negotiated breakthrough with Saudi Arabia.

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U.N. climate talks end without agreement on phasing out fossil fuels

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Cop30 climate summit in Brazil disrupted after fire breaks out in venue

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Why a roadmap to move away from fossil fuels matters DW 11/19/2025

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U.N. climate talks end without agreement on phasing out fossil fuels

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Cop30 climate summit in Brazil disrupted after fire breaks out in venue

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Why a roadmap to move away from fossil fuels matters DW 11/19/2025

Governments and Billionaires Retreat Ahead of COP30 Climate Talks

U.S. climate posture shifted from 1992 treaty engagement to present-day denial and obstruction under the Trump administration, undermining global emissions-reduction efforts.

Trump expects int'l stabilisation force to be on ground in Gaza very soon'

a US-coordinated international stabilisation force to be on the ground in Gaza very soon as part of his post-war plan for the enclave, which is still suffering a full-blown dire humanitarian crisis amid continued Israeli bombing. It's going to be very soon. And Gaza is working out very well, said the President on Thursday, adding that an alliance of very powerful countries had volunteered to intervene if any problems arose with Palestinian armed group Hamas, which has not yet confirmed it will drop arms.

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fromNature

4 months ago

Trust and science: the essential elements missing from plastics treaty talks

Global negotiations to limit plastics pollution are in crisis but can be salvaged by formal scientific roles, informal delegate spaces, and collaborative UNEP leadership.

Putin-Trump summit: US ready to be part of Ukraine security guarantees, says Merz, as Zelenskyy prepares to fly to Washington live

The Russia-US summit in Alaska resulted in no concessions from Moscow, with Trump praising it as productive despite failing to secure a ceasefire.

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fromWIRED

UN Plastics Treaty Talks Once Again End in Failure

Continued negotiations on the plastics treaty are essential, but consensus-based decision-making is hindering progress.

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UN talks on plastic pollution fail to reach deal DW 08/15/2025

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Countries urged to hold the line' in Geneva plastics treaty negotiations

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UN talks on plastic pollution fail to reach deal DW 08/15/2025

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Countries urged to hold the line' in Geneva plastics treaty negotiations

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7 months ago

Venezuela frees 10 Americans in swap for deported migrants in El Salvador

An international deal returned Venezuelan deportees from El Salvador in exchange for American citizens and political prisoners.

7 months ago

What's in Trump's ceasefire proposal and can it end Israel's war on Gaza?

According to reports, there are three main demands: an end to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), Israeli military withdrawals, and the release of Palestinian prisoners.

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Wreckers, money woes and mutirao: 10 things we learned about Cop30 from Bonn climate talks

Success in achieving climate goals hinges on countries submitting effective national plans to cut emissions, yet preliminary negotiations suggest a bleak outlook.

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The U.S. and China have agreed on a framework to resolve their trade disputes

U.S. and China have agreed on a framework to resolve trade disputes after recent negotiations.

fromwww.nytimes.com

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U.S. and China Agree to Walk Back Trade Tensions

The US and China have agreed to a framework to ease economic tensions and solidify past agreements.

The U.S. and China have agreed on a framework to resolve their trade disputes

U.S. and China have agreed on a framework to resolve trade disputes after recent negotiations.

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fromwww.nytimes.com

U.S. and China Agree to Walk Back Trade Tensions

The US and China have agreed to a framework to ease economic tensions and solidify past agreements.

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Europe politics

fromBusiness Insider

The EU signals willingness to fast-track trade talks with the US before a 50% tariff returns in July

The EU is accelerating trade talks with the US to prevent a trade war amidst tariffs threats from Trump.

Has India offered Trump zero tariffs? What we know and why it matters

India proposed to reduce tariffs on US goods, according to Trump, amid ongoing trade negotiations.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Brazil's Lula urges Russia's Putin to go to Istanbul and negotiate'

Direct negotiations are deemed essential by Brazil and China to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

U.S. and China cite progress in trade talks but release few details

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the talks as "productive" and noted substantial progress, with an announcement expected on additional details.

US politics

fromwww.nytimes.com

10 months ago

Racing for Trade Deals

Trump closed a loophole allowing cheap Chinese goods to dodge tariffs, raising costs for U.S. consumers but enabling better trade negotiations with other nations.