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India’s energy conundrum: committed to renewables but still expanding coal

Critics says India’s plans to increase coal production to 1bn tonnes a year are environmentally devastating and unnecessary

The Guardian - UK

Pro-Israel Watchdog Alleges ‘sham Hearings’ By UN Commission

The U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva created the three-person commission last year to investigate activities in Gaza.

Zenger

UN: Russian, Ukrainian Prisoners of War were Subject to Torture

The UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday that both Russia and Ukraine have tortured prisoners of war during the nearly nine-month conflict, citing examples including the use of electric shocks and humiliation. Head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine Matilda Bogner said that under international…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Why did Russia invade Ukraine and what could happen next?

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK

Ivory Coast to withdraw from U.N. peacekeeping mission in Mali- letter

Ivory Coast will gradually withdraw its contribution of military and police from a United Nations peacekeeping force in Mali, according to a letter by its ambassador to the U.N., after Bamako detained 46 of its soldiers in July.

Reuters

Russia and Ukraine tortured prisoners of war, UN human rights body claims OLD

Dog attacks and electric shocks inflicted upon detainees

The Independent UK

Sunak steers clear of journalist’s murder in talks with Saudi prince

Meeting focused on need to stabilise global energy prices

The Independent UK

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Russia expected to agree to extend Black Sea grain-export deal - Bloomberg News

Russia is expected to agree to an extension of a United Nations-brokered deal allowing exports of grain and other farm products from the Black Sea, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.

Reuters

It should not be controversial to say a population of 8 billion will have a grave impact on the climate

The hard fact is that human numbers matter – and the impact of 2-3 billion more of us will be immense, says John Vidal

The Guardian - UK

Alimi Warns Against Houthi Escalation, Says it Sabotages Peace Efforts

The President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), Rashad al-Alimi, warned that the Houthi terrorist attacks on oil export ports and vital economic structures would undermine peace efforts, stressing that the legitimate government reserves the right to respond to these attacks. Alimi and council member Faraj al-Bahssani met with…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sticking points slow deal-making at COP27 climate talks

Government ministers and negotiators from nearly 200 countries on Tuesday began the slog of finding common ground for a deal at the annual U.N. climate summit, as host country Egypt assured that the slow-moving talks were on track.

Reuters

Saudi Chief Climate Agreements Negotiator: Saudi Arabia Will Remain ‘Kingdom of Traditional, Renewable Energy’

Saudi Arabia has launched a host of initiatives and creative solutions for the global climate crisis in tandem with the UN’s flagship 2022 climate summit, COP 27.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Humanity hits the 8 billion mark

UNITED NATIONS, US: A baby born somewhere on Tuesday will be the world's eighth billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations.

Bangkok Post

Cop27: ‘All of you are war criminals’: activist disrupts Russia event at Cop27 – as it happened

Russian event at Cop27 interrupted by protesters repeatedly shouting ‘you are war criminals’

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The Independent UK

US, China climate envoys to 'meet later' at UN summit

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry indicated on Tuesday he’ll be meeting his Chinese counterpart at annual United Nations climate talks underway in Egypt

Reuters

Russia's Lavrov meets UN Secretary General at G20

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali, Russia's Foreign Ministry said.

The Independent UK

World Population hits 8 billion, creating many challenges

The United Nations says the world's population is reaching the 8 billion mark on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Zelensky tells G20 he wants end to war but ‘we will fight a while longer’ to regain all Ukrainian territory

Zelensky says ‘convinced that now is the time when Russia’s war must and can be stopped’

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Zelensky from Kherson: Ready for Peace, For All of Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday visited Kherson, the southern city from where Russian forces were forced to retreat after months of occupation, according to sources at the Ukrainian presidency and AFP. Ukrainian troops entered Kherson on Friday when Russian troops abandoned the southeastern city which they controlled for the…

The Independent UK

Earth at 8 billion: Consumption not crowd is key to climate

The 8 billionth baby on Earth is about to be born on a planet that is getting hotter

The Guardian - UK

The Climate Book, created by Greta Thunberg review – an angry call for action

The environmental activist curates a supergroup of climate experts in a valuable set of essays, which at times risk overwhelming the reader

Reuters

EU tells COP27 it will increase climate ambition

The European Union plans to update its emissions-cutting target under the Paris climate accord, the EU climate policy chief told the COP27 summit on Tuesday, with the upgrade expected before next year's United Nations summit.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Humanity Hits the Eight Billion Mark

A baby born somewhere on Tuesday will be the world's eight billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations. "The milestone is an occasion to celebrate diversity and advancements while considering humanity's shared responsibility for the planet," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement. The UN attributes…

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COP27: India Resists Calls To Raise Ambitions, Says Rich Nations Must Reach Net Zero Before 2030

India on Monday firmly resisted calls for developing countries to raise ambitions at the ongoing UN climate summit in Egypt, saying "goalposts are being shifted constantly. Read more on Dynamite News:

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