Denmark overtakes UK to become world’s most ambitious nation on climate policy
Denmark has surpassed the U.K. as the world’s most ambitious nation on climate action after unveiling a binding target to cut emissions by 82% by 2035.
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“Concentrate on your Anaconda music”: Reuben Abati fires Nicki Minaj ahead of UN speech
Nigerian media personality Reuben Abati has labeled rapper Nicki Minaj a “clout chaser” for her scheduled UN speech on alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, suggesting a counter-strategy featuring Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage.
Rapper Nicki Minaj to address Nigerian ‘Christian persecution’ at UN
US rapper Nicki Minaj will speak at the United Nations alongside Ambassador Mike Waltz on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, urging global attention and action.
Indigenous demonstrators block main entrance to UN climate summit
The UN said there was “no danger” from the “peaceful demonstration,” which forced thousands of attendees to use a side entrance under soldier supervision.
UN flags Nigeria, Mali among 16 global hunger hotspots
A joint UN report has warned that worsening conflicts and funding gaps could push millions into famine, listing Nigeria among 16 global hunger hotspots.
Indigenous activists storm COP30 HQ in Brazil
Protesters call for tax on the rich to fund climate action
Tehran to face major water cuts as Iranian officials respond to drought
Iranian officials warned of water cuts in parts of Tehran as drought worsens. Authorities plan rotating rationing, with 62% of the city’s supply from declining underground sources, raising fears of potential evacuation.
US, UN lift terror sanctions on Syria’s president ahead of White House visit
The United States has lifted global terrorist sanctions on Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa ahead of his upcoming meeting with President Donald Trump, marking a major step toward Syria’s reintegration into the international community.
Israel turns down over 100 humanitarian aid requests for Gaza, UN reports
Haq said “some relief items rejected for entry into Gaza are ones which Israeli authorities deem to fall outside the scope of humanitarian aid.”
Bill Gates dismisses ‘doomsday’ climate predictions in new memo
Bill Gates says the world must focus on human welfare and adaptation rather than apocalyptic climate narratives, calling for smarter use of limited global resources.