Energy agency praises green tech advances, pushes fossil fuel phase-out
International Energy Agency warns of impact of increased fossil fuel investment and 'stubbornly high emissions'.
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Anti-Muslim hate speech in India spikes around elections, report says
Hindutva Watch report says the ruling BJP is linked to an 'escalating trend' of anti-Muslim hate speech in the country.
Qatar’s emir receives Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister on an official visit
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Doha.
Canadian Sikhs protest against India gov’t over Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder
Hundreds protest across nation after allegations that Indian agents were involved in Sikh separatist leader's killing.
Antarctic sea ice hits ‘record-smashing’ low coverage area, new data show
Concerns that world is experiencing start of a long-term trend of decline in Antarctic sea ice.
Activist who called for royal reform jailed for four years in Thailand
Anon Nampa was arrested in 2020 after making the call for change during mass anti-government protests.
Cuban Embassy in Washington, DC attacked with Molotov cocktails
Two Molotov cocktails were thrown at embassy in the second attack since shots were fired at diplomatic compound in 2020.
South Korea to hold first military parade in 10 years in show of strength
Nearly 7,000 troops, including US service members, will take part in the parade through the streets of central Seoul.
South Korea hosts Japan, China as US allies try to reassure Beijing
Meeting comes amid heightened tension on the Korean Peninsula as Pyongyang ramps up weapons tests and courts Russia.
Ukraine says Russian Black Sea Fleet commander among 34 officers killed
Russian Admiral Viktor Sokolov reportedly killed in missile attack on Black Sea Fleet's HQ in Sevastopol last week.
Bahrain says 2 soldiers killed in Houthi drone attack on Saudi-Yemen border
Houthis have not acknowledged carrying out drone attack, Saudi Arabian-led coalition said it reserves right to respond.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 580
These are the main developments as the war enters its 580th day.
Lahaina residents make their first return to site of deadly West Maui fire
Authorities cleared residents to visit two dozen parcels in the northern part of the town amid fears of toxic dust.
‘A jealous god’: China remakes religions in its own image
Authorities are violating religious freedoms across China as the leadership seeks to assert control.
A US gov’t shutdown could negatively affect its credit, Moody’s warns
A shutdown is possible if Congress fails to provide funding for the fiscal year starting October 1.
Six dead, 12 missing in Guatemala landslides after heavy rain
Six homes have been swept away by the swollen Naranjo River in Guatemala City, with eight children among the missing.
Texas cities struggle to address influx of arrivals along US-Mexico border
The administration of US President Joe Biden has reached out to Mexico for help confronting the spike in migration.
Four tombs unearthed at Roman-era cemetery in Gaza
The discovery represents the first fully unearthed and complete Roman necropolis in Gaza.
Israel foreign minister says US will allow visa-free travel for Israelis
US rights advocates oppose Israel's entry into Visa Waiver Program because of its treatment of Arab Americans.
US and Kenya sign defence deal ahead of possible Haiti mission
Kenyan Defence Minister Aden Duale says country ready to deploy to Haiti to help tackle gang violence.