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$300 Billion Climate Deal Falls Short: Developing Nations Demand Justice at COP29 United Nations climate chief Simon Stiell described the deal as an “insurance policy for humanity against global warming,” but warned, “Like any insurance policy, it only works if the premiums are paid in full, and on time.”

2 weeks ago Shahid Siddiqui

BAKU: The COP29 climate summit in Baku concluded with a $300 billion annual finance package aimed at helping developing nations...

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Ghana Blocks Pension Funds From Offshore Investment On Currency Concerns, Sources Say Ghana's state-run pension fund handles tier one contributions towards employees' monthly retirement benefits, which are mandatory, while private firms manage tiers two and three - mandatory and voluntary contributions respectively - for lump-sum payment at or before retirement.

3 weeks ago Shahid Siddiqui

ACCRA: Ghana is clamping down on private pension fund managers who want to invest in offshore assets on concerns it...

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Modi at the G20 Summit in Brazil: A Global Call for Leadership on Peace, Climate, and Economic Reforms Modi’s presence at this year’s G20 Summit is especially significant, given India’s successful presidency of the G20 last year. Under India’s leadership, the New Delhi Declaration fostered global consensus on key issues, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, and marked a diplomatic milestone by securing the inclusion of the African Union into the G20.

3 weeks ago Shahid Siddiqui

BRAZIL: As the G20 Summit unfolds in Rio de Janeiro, the world’s largest economies are being urged to take decisive...

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Senegal’s President Faces Budget Challenge After Likely Parliamentary Win Former president Macky Sall, who headed an opposition coalition, on Monday congratulated Pastef on its win. Former prime minister Amadou Ba, who ran against Faye in the presidential election, also conceded defeat, as did other opposition leaders.

3 weeks ago Shahid Siddiqui

DAKAR: A likely absolute majority for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's Pastef party in Senegal's legislative election would empower him to...

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Trump’s Pro-Israel Cabinet Picks Upset Muslims Who Voted for Him "Trump won because of us and we're not happy with his secretary of state pick and others," said Rabiul Chowdhury, a Philadelphia investor who chaired the Abandon Harris campaign in Pennsylvania and co-founded Muslims for Trump.

3 weeks ago Shahid Siddiqui

WASHINGTON: U.S. Muslim leaders who supported Republican Donald Trump to protest against the Biden administration's support for Israel's war on...

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Google Says It Has Cracked a Quantum Computing Challenge With New Chip

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Syria’s Descent: From Democracy’s Promise to an Extremist Stronghold

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South Korea’s Yoon Survives Impeachment Move, But Party Leader Says President Will Resign

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Assad Under Threat as Syrian Rebels Draw Closer

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