Health has made it onto the agenda of a UN climate conference, and health advocates at COP28 in Dubai on Sunday said the topic was long overdue for discussion as climate inaction is costing lives and impacting health every single day. Our planet has logged higher mean temperatures each year, with 2023 set to be […]
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COP 28: Delegates bat for tackling health impacts of climate change, scaling up digital climate action
Attendees and leaders at COP28 in Dubai on Saturday (December 2, 2023) called for stronger and more resilient global health systems, which are indispensable to protecting populations from the negative impacts of climate change on health. Ahead of the first ever ‘Health Day’ at a UN climate conference, delegates signed onto a new declaration on […]
France: Knife and hammer attack in Paris leaves one person dead, two others hurt
At least one person died and two others were injured in a knife and hammer attack in Paris on Saturday (December 2, 2023). The attack occurred on Quai de Grenelle, a venue located close to the iconic Eiffel Tower. A 26-year-old French national known to security services has been arrested and anti-terrorism prosecutors have opened […]
New Zealand: Three Khalistani separatist sentenced for attempted murder of Indian-origin radio host
At least three suspected Khalistan extremists have been convicted of an attempted murder of Auckland-based popular radio host Harnek Singh, media reports said.
Narendra Modi, Emmanuel Macron discuss climate, civil nuclear cooperation on sidelines of COP 28 Summit in Dubai
PM Narendra Modi meets French President Emmanuel Macron on sidelines of COP 28 Summit
Israel-Palestine conflict: Shock and terror in Gaza as bombardment of shattered enclave resumes
Bombardment continues in Gaza
Modi at COP28: Indian PM talks of adding green credit to the “health card” of planet Earth; proposes hosting 2028 climate summit
Highlighting that India was among the few countries in the world on track to fulfil their climate pledges, Modi launched a ‘Green Credit Initiative’, focused on creating carbon sinks through people’s participation.
Israel-Hamas conflict: IDF strikes 400 targets in Gaza Strip
IDF hits 400 targets in Gaza Strip since truce ended
Elderly man, kindergarten teacher, among several hostages killed in Hamas captivity
Several Israeli hostages killed in Hamas captivity.
COP 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India’s global carbon emission is less than 4 percent
Narendra Modi says India contributes less than 4 percent to global carbon emission
