International

COP27 has seen nine new countries including Belgium, Colombia, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the UK, the US join the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA), pledging to a rapid ramp up of offshore wind in order to tackle the climate and energy security crises. The Global Offshore Wind Alliance …

Dr. Seema Javed  As intensifying climate impacts across the globe hammer home the message that greenhouse gas emissions must fall rapidly, a new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report finds that the international community is still falling far short of the Paris goals, with no credible pathway to 1.5°C in place. …

Special Desk Since world war II it appears to be the biggest escalation of the Ukraine war since Moscow’s February 24 invasion as Russian President Vladimir Putin called up three-lakh reservists to fight in Ukraine.   In an address to the Russians Putin said, “If the territorial integrity of our …

Special Desk Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met a car accident, as a passenger car collided with the presidential vehicle and his escort in the capital Kyiv.   The president was examined by a doctor, no serious injuries were found and is safe, said his spokesman Sergii Nykyforov in a statement. …

Special Desk This news could bring relief to people in Ukraine who are waiting since long for the Russia-Ukraine War to get over and in their favour. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Wednesday visited the east Ukraine city of Izyum, one of the largest cities recently recaptured from Russia. Zelensky declared …

Special Desk This might make locals in Ukraine hopeful and experts to think about the outcome of the Ukraine-Russia war. In war since February this year with Russia, Ukrainian forces claimed to have seized even more territory from Russia.   In a video message Ukraine president Volodymyr has said, “From …

Special Desk North Korea that has been testing different missiles this year has now passed a law declaring itself to be a ‘nuclear weapons state.’ And this has brought worries on the face of many world leaders. According to North Korea state media reports leader Kim Jong-un has ruled out …

Special Desk  Chileans have voted in a plebiscite on whether to adopt a new constitution. Votes in majority will either approve or reject what has been described as the world’s most progressive constitution. Results could replace the 1980 document drawn up during Gen Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship.   The referendum marks …

Special Desk Trouble seems increasing for former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, who was voted out in April this year. Khan is now facing another FIR registered against him by the Islamabad Police for flouting a ban on public gatherings in Pakistan’s capital. Since he was ousted from power in …

Dr. Seema Javed The City of Sydney Council last night (August 22) voted to ban fossil fuel advertising in central Sydney. The move will stop such advertising in outdoor spaces in Sydney city including on bus shelters and other street furniture. The city has one of the largest outdoor advertising …