Ukraine intends to procure up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets over the next ten years Read Full Article at RT.com
Germany has lifted its weapons export restrictions against Israel, citing the US-backed ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas Read Full Article at RT.com
BANGKOK, Thailand, November 17 (IPS) - The year 2024 was the hottest on record globally. In Asia and the Pacific, Bangladesh was the worst-hit country, with about 33 million people affected by lower crop yields that destabilized food systems, along with extensive school closures and many cases of heatstroke and related diseases. Children, the elderly and outdoor low-wage earners in poor and densely populated urban areas suffered the most, as they generally had less access to cooling systems or to water supplies and adequate healthcare. India, too, was badly affected, with around 700 heat-related deaths mostly in informal settlements.
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The European Commission has cut its forecast for the bloc’s 2026 economic growth amid risks posed by US tariffs and geopolitical tensions Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky’s electoral support plunged after his associate, Timur Mindich, was accused of corruption Read Full Article at RT.com
New Delhi says its space industry is projected to grow to $44 billion by 2033 Read Full Article at RT.com
NEW YORK, November 18 (IPS) - Even as their rights face growing threats, women across the globe are driving progress. From courtrooms to communities, women’s leadership is shaping peace, justice and development—often against the odds. In the face of conflict, exclusion and inequality, we continue to see powerful stories of hope, resilience and change. We are inspired by women who mediate local disputes, push for new laws and champion the rights of survivors, holding communities together.
BELÉM, Brazil, November 17 (IPS) - COP30 negotiations are midway. So far, talks about historic agreements are moving forward, backward, or stalling, depending on who you ask. The most pressing issues on the table are finances, adaptation, fossil fuel phase-outs, and climate justice.
BELÉM, Brazil, November 17 (IPS) - Brazilian Indigenous leader and environmentalist Cacique Raoni Metuktire appealed for support for Indigenous peoples and their land. From the podium of the Peoples’ Summit, Cacique Raoni warned negotiators at the UN climate conference in Belém that without recognizing Indigenous peoples’ land rights, there will be no climate justice.
BELÉM, Brazil, November 17 (IPS) - With the COP30 Presidency prioritizing health at the United Nations climate summit in Belém, African leaders are calling for finance to be channeled towards improving the health systems of developing countries.