Africa is demanding accountability for climate finance commitments, warning that unfulfilled promises are undermining its climate ambitions. At COP31, negotiators are pushing to turn pledges into tangible action.
The WMO chief says COP31 would feature a high-level event dedicated to accelerating its implementation.
Murat Kurum urges countries to deliver on climate finance pledges and accelerate electrification as Türkiye prepares to host the UN summit in Antalya.
Ayşegül Poroy’s exhibition in Abuja uses waste materials and natural elements together in Nigeria to ask what “nature” means today.
C-130 Hercules joins firefighting efforts in East Kalimantan as months-long blazes spread toxic haze across the region, with more than 400,000 people treated for respiratory ailments.
Authorities say demonstrations were largely peaceful despite tensions in several cities, as unions demand higher wages and the government announces talks.
The residents, including eight children, are seeking about $1.3 million in compensation and $5 million for environmental restoration.
Authorities plan to deploy 70,000 police officers as unions, students and public-sector workers prepare to take to the streets over living costs, public services and education.
'Every time I come to Türkiye, I am greeted with tremendous love. I would like to thank Turkish music lovers for that,' Konstantinos Argiros says.
Authorities say indications suggest that the death was caused by health-related issues, with no signs of foul play.
The US has not been taking part in the negotiations after President Trump withdrew the country from the Paris Agreement for a second time upon returning to office.
Houthi militia encircled Taiz since early October, blocking the road that links it to Aden, the interim seat of the internationally recognised government.
James Talarico captures Texas' US Senate seat and frames the win as a David-versus-Goliath upset, saying his ordinary "slingshot" Texans have overcome big-money interests, billionaire donors, and the political establishm
Han Zheng will represent President Xi at the Antalya leaders' summit as part of the November 6-12.
Zanzibar’s spice heritage tells a complex story of trade, slavery and empire. Today, efforts to preserve that legacy are bringing history to life, reconnecting younger generations with their past and supporting women spi
The centre aims to strengthen cultural ties through language courses, traditional arts and educational exchanges, with 21 South Korean students currently learning Turkish.
Kenya has released five Ebola patients after they tested negative for the virus and showed no symptoms.
The centre aims to strengthen cultural ties through language courses, traditional arts and educational exchanges, with 21 South Korean students currently learning Turkish.
Democrat Adam Hamawy makes history as New Jersey's first Muslim member of Congress after defeating Republican Gregg Mele in state's crucial 12th Congressional District.
The health ministry said that the country's two remaining Ebola patients were continuing to receive treatment in Nairobi hospitals.
The coalition government faces its first major test as divisions over Russia, the EU and Kosovo threaten to complicate the country’s post-Vucic political transition.
A union representative accuses authorities of seeking to prevent further blockades ahead of Thursday’s nationwide strike.
The current outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus strain has affected four African countries.
Damage to schools, fuel shortages and restrictions on supplies and travel are further disrupting education across the enclave, with officials warning that the system faces collapse.
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