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COP27 ends with no emissions agreement

Now we understand: Oil-exporting nations will never agree to move on — so the world will do it without them

Salon · Nov 22, 2022

Iran Situation ‘Critical’ with More than 300 Killed, Says UN Rights Chief

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Tuesday that the situation in Iran was "critical", describing a hardening of the authorities' response to protests that have resulted in more than 300 deaths in the past two months. "The rising number of deaths from protests in Iran, including those…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 22, 2022

Kremlin says no major progress on Zaporizhzhia nuclear security zone

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that no substantive progress had been made towards creating a security zone around Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, once again accusing Kyiv of shelling at the plant and risking a nuclear incident.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

Charles III hosts first state visit as king, aiming to bolster South Africa ties

King Charles III hosts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa from Tuesday for his first state visit since ascending the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The three-day trip will be aimed at "celebrating cooperation" between South Africa and its former colonial power.

France 24 · Nov 22, 2022

Mirghani Accorded Warm Welcome on Return to Sudan

Veteran Sudanese political and religious leader Mohamed Othman al-Mirghani arrived in Khartoum from Egypt on Monday, throwing his clout against a possible agreement between pro-democracy groups and the military. Mirghani has been based in Egypt for about a decade and his arrival follows military leaders and the former ruling Forces…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 22, 2022

US receives stinging criticism at Cop27 despite China’s growing emissions

The country is highlighting China’s status as top polluter after being called out for climate inaction

The Guardian - US · Nov 22, 2022

Iran to Enrich Uranium to 60% Purity at Fordow Nuclear Site

Iran has started enriching uranium to 60% purity at its underground Fordow nuclear site, according to state media on Tuesday, which described the action as a response to the UN nuclear watchdog's demand for more cooperation from Tehran. Iran is already enriching uranium to up to 60% purity elsewhere, well…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 22, 2022

Iran starts enriching uranium to 60% purity at Fordow plant

Iran has begun enriching uranium to 60% purity at its Fordow nuclear plant and plans a vast expansion of its enrichment capacity, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday, detailing the latest acceleration of Iran's atomic program over Western objections.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

In war-torn states hurt by climate, scant hope for new funds

For conflict-ravaged nations, climate change is an added disaster

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

Fears over oil producers’ influence with UAE as next host of Cop climate talks

More than 630 fossil fuel lobbyists attended Cop27, and the Emirates, where Cop28 will be held, is a major oil and gas exporter

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2022