DUBAI – More than 20 countries called for the tripling of world nuclear energy capacity at UN climate talks on Saturday as part of efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by…
King Charles says COP28 must be climate ‘turning point’
DUBAI – World leaders descended on Dubai for UN climate talks on Friday, under pressure to step up efforts to limit global warming as the Israel-Hamas conflict casts a shadow…
Wilders vote win confirmed, coalition talks tricky
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS – Geert Wilders’ stunning election win was confirmed officially Friday, but the far-right Dutch leader faces an uphill battle to forge a coalition with other parties uncomfortable…
World commemorates Rosa Parks Day
JOHANNESBURG – 1 December marks the day iconic figure Rosa Parks was arrested in Alabama for refusing to give her bus seat to a white passenger. The act of defiance…
COP28: Several climate records shattered in 2023 owing to extreme weather – UN
JOHANNESBURG – According to the United Nations (UN), 2023 is on track to become the hottest year on record as world leaders meet in Dubai to take stock of the…
UK’s Cameron and Blair hail Kissinger
LONDON – Late US diplomat Henry Kissinger was a “great statesman” who will be “greatly missed,” UK foreign minister David Cameron said on Thursday, while fellow former prime minister Tony…
2023 set to be hottest year ever: UN
GENEVA – This year is set to be the hottest ever recorded, the UN said Thursday, demanding urgent action to rein in global warming and stem the havoc following in…
Musk to meet Israeli president, hostage families
JERUSALEM – Israeli President Isaac Herzog will meet Elon Musk on Monday and emphasise “the need to act to combat rising anti-Semitism online,” the politician’s office said Sunday. Musk, owner…
Adult Survivors Act: Sean Combs, Jamie Foxx, Axl Rose face sexual assault claims
NEW YORK, United States – More sexual assault claims have been filed against Sean Combs in New York, after the rap mogul known as ‘Diddy’ and R&B singer Cassie settled…
Hamas says Israel hostages handed over as truce takes hold
JERUSALEM – Hamas said a group of hostages seized in the deadliest attack in Israel’s history were handed over on Friday as a temporary truce took hold in Gaza following…