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During the Bonn climate negotiations, India urged advanced economies to amplify their commitments to emission reductions while significantly increasing climate finance. New Delhi emphasized that for developing countries, securing 'carbon space' is crucial to effectively tackle poverty and promote sustainable progress.

Housing affordability has plunged globally, hitting young people and vulnerable groups hardest. Soaring property prices and rising rents outpace incomes, with India's major cities facing a severe crunch. Experts cite urbanization and supply shortages. Governments must integrate housing with other strategies and boost construction to address this growing crisis.

Rashmika Mandanna's upcoming pan-India film 'Mysaa' has introduced Tarak Ponnappa as the fierce character 'EERA' via a new poster. The film, slated for a 2026 release, promises an intense female-led narrative set in tribal lands. The teaser hints at Mandanna portraying a powerful and vengeful protagonist, with international stunt expertise enhancing the action.

A tree-based farming model by Save Soil–Cauvery Calling is transforming agriculture, boosting incomes from Rs 30,000 to Rs 2.5–3 lakh per acre. This ecological solution, accredited by UN bodies, has empowered farmers like Valluvan, enhancing soil health and crop yields. The movement aims to plant 242 crore trees, supporting hundreds of thousands of farmers with extensive training and resources.

Forgetting a name involves language recall, while failing to recognize a face points to visual recognition networks. Occasional name slips are normal, but persistent face blindness can signal neurocognitive decline. Understanding this distinction helps families identify potential warning signs and seek timely medical evaluation.

A new El Niño phase is set to begin within weeks, with the World Meteorological Organization expecting it to strengthen rapidly through 2026. Scientists are alarmed by signs pointing to a potential historic "super" El Niño, fueled by a massive sub-surface heatwave in the Pacific. This event is predicted to exacerbate global warming and trigger extreme weather worldwide.

Microsoft is enhancing human rights and security measures following an internal review into the Israeli military's use of its cloud technology for Palestinian surveillance. The company will strengthen oversight of national security projects and employee security clearances, introducing new checks for sensitive contracts and regular compliance reviews.

China's Xinjiang crackdown shifts focus from camps to identity, language, and religion. Despite claims of re-education graduates, a vast network of prisons, surveillance, and boarding schools persists. Uyghur culture faces suppression through education and labor programs, sparking renewed international concern over alleged crimes against humanity.

As a tentative US-Iran deal awaits Trump’s signature, the global economy is hoping for a break. But geopolitics as well as politics in Trump camp & among Iran hardliners, mean conflict can restart after a few months

A potential 'Super El Niño' is on the horizon, raising alarms for extreme weather and global disruptions. Scientists warn that this powerful climate pattern, amplified by a hotter planet, could lead to severe heatwaves, intensified storms, and soaring food and energy prices. Businesses and households are urged to prepare for significant impacts.

Numerology suggests your birth date reveals unique anger patterns, from instant fiery reactions for Number 1 to suppressed emotions for Number 4. Each number from 1 to 9 offers insight into how individuals express or manage their anger, influenced by birth date energy vibrations.

North Korea launched projectiles, possibly a short-range ballistic missile, into the Yellow Sea, marking its eighth weapons test this year. This move escalates regional tensions and highlights Pyongyang's focus on modernizing its short-range missile program to evade defense systems. South Korea, the US, and Japan are on high alert, sharing intelligence.

A US judge on Wednesday imposed a temporary injunction on sanctions imposed last year by Washington on a United Nations expert on the occupied Palestinian territories. In his court order Wednesday, US District Judge Richard Leon granted a preliminary injunction against the sanctions, according to a court filing seen by AFP. "Protecting the freedom of speech is 'always' in the public interest," Leon wrote in an opinion accompanying the order.

Two months into office, Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah faces scrutiny as his ambitious reform agenda lags, with key promises marked "overdue." His administration grapples with cabinet instability, legal challenges over decisions, and criticism of his governing style, including bypassing institutions and controversial enforcement actions.

Fresh US intelligence suggests Iran has resumed military production, including drones, much sooner than anticipated, raising concerns about its rapid arsenal regeneration. Tehran's strategy of decentralized manufacturing and reliance on commercially available components allows for swift replenishment of weapons like Shahed drones and Fateh missiles, even after recent strikes.

Somalia is grappling with an unprecedented drought, declared its most severe in history, forcing countless families into a fight for survival. With aid resources dwindling and prices spiraling upwards, communities like that of Abdi Ahmed Farah are witnessing their livestock perish and their futures darken.

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