Clashes over fossil fuels, Gaza war at COP28 climate summit | Climate Crisis News
Israel’s assault on Gaza resumes the day after the summit reaches an agreement over a long-sought rehabilitation fund. UN Secretary-General
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Climate disaster fund approved at UN’s COP28 climate summit | Climate News
The United Nation’s annual climate summit is under way in Dubai, with world leaders approving a climate disaster fund that
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Pope Francis cancels trip to Dubai climate summit over health issues | Climate Crisis News
The 86-year-old pontiff is recovering from the flu and inflammation of respiratory tract. Pope Francis has cancelled his trip to
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UAE promises to allow climate protests at COP28 | Climate Crisis News
Official permission is required for protests in the Gulf nation, which is hosting UN climate talks this year. The United
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Outrage after Bahrain delivery rider suspended for eating cancelled order | News
The punishment of the Talabat rider sparks anger among social media users in the Arab world. A food delivery driver
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Pop band The 1975’s set stopped in Malaysia after onstage kiss | LGBTQ News
Good Vibes festival organisers said The 1975’s set was stopped due to ‘non-compliance with local performance guidelines’. United Kingdom pop
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Iran eyes regional initiative in top diplomat’s four-nation tour | Politics News
Amirabdollahian said he discussed a UN-proposed regional dialogue forum, in addition to trade and investment prospects. Tehran, Iran — Iran
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UAE real estate firm Aldar to hold off from Egypt investments | Economy
UAE firms hold majority shares of Egypt’s SODIC, but Aldar says it won’t put any more money in for now.
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Taliban must ‘swiftly reverse’ crackdown on women’s rights: UN | Women’s Rights News
Security Council votes unanimously to condemn a ban on Afghan women working for the UN, the latest move to restrict
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‘Work underway’ to restore Qatar-UAE ties: Doha | Politics News
Embassies are expected to reopen soon, two years after the UAE lifted a blockade on Qatar. Qatar and the United
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