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'Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, Houston spew most greenhouse gas of world cities'

'Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, Houston spew most greenhouse gas of world cities'

Seven states or provinces spew more than 1 billion metric tonnes of greenhouse gases, all of them in China, except Texas, which ranks sixth, new data released at the United Nations climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, stated

15 November,2024 09:13 PM IST | Baku | mid-day online correspondent
UN climate change conference, COP29, starts off in Azerbaijan today

UN climate change conference, COP29, starts off in Azerbaijan today

Countries are expected to replace the previous USD 100 billion annual commitment to developing countries from the 2009 Copenhagen Accord

11 November,2024 12:32 PM IST | Baku | mid-day online correspondent
PTI condemns Imran Khan's 455-day detention, says arrest violates UN rules

PTI condemns Imran Khan's 455-day detention, says arrest violates UN rules

Imran Khan's arrest by the Pakistani Rangers on May 9, 2023, sparked widespread protests. He was detained at the Islamabad High Court during a National Accountability Bureau (NAB) investigation into the Al-Qadir Trust

03 November,2024 08:58 AM IST | Islamabad | mid-day online correspondent
Paris conference rallies international aid for Lebanon's war-torn crisis

Paris conference rallies international aid for Lebanon's war-torn crisis

France hosts an international conference to secure military and humanitarian aid for Lebanon, as the country faces displacement, economic collapse, and war with Hezbollah. The conference also aims to strengthen Lebanon’s sovereignty and rebuild institutions.

24 October,2024 11:30 AM IST | Paris
Sirens sound across Tel Aviv as projectiles are intercepted near Blinken’s hotel

Sirens sound across Tel Aviv as projectiles are intercepted near Blinken’s hotel

Air raid sirens rang out in Tel Aviv as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded his visit, highlighting the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas. With both sides remaining firm in their positions, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens.

23 October,2024 02:49 PM IST | Tel Aviv
India provides aid to Palestine, supplies 30 tons of essentials in first round

India provides aid to Palestine, supplies 30 tons of essentials in first round

The first round of assistance comprises 30 tons of essentials such as medicine and food items. It includes surgical supplies, dental products, general medical items, and high-energy biscuits, all of which will be sent through the UNRWA

22 October,2024 12:27 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
India reiterates food security commitment at UN

India reiterates food security commitment at UN

"In India, 250 million people have been lifted out of poverty," says Sneha Dubey at the UN

18 October,2024 10:45 AM IST | New York | mid-day online correspondent
UN Security Council voices strong concern for peacekeepers after Israeli attacks

UN Security Council voices strong concern for peacekeepers after Israeli attacks

Israel has been escalating its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon across a UN-drawn boundary between the two countries

15 October,2024 09:40 AM IST | United Nations | AP
India backs UN push against attacks on peacekeepers

India backs UN push against attacks on peacekeepers

India aligns with the global call to stop violence targetting UNIFIL forces in Lebanon

14 October,2024 08:17 AM IST | United Nations | Agencies
Will not give up on calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon: UN chief

Will not give up on calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon: UN chief

On October 7, as the attack by Hamas on Israel completed one, Guterres said that it is a day for the global community to condemn the "abhorrent acts of Hamas."

09 October,2024 12:44 PM IST | New York | Agencies

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