Funding hitch risks delaying UN-backed carbon market’s launch
Old U.N. scheme closure debated over fund transfer Without cash transfer, new body won’t be fully funded Talks…
Germany vows to protect its interests in growing global space race
BERLIN, Nov 19 (Reuters) – Germany will expand its security infrastructure in space to better protect its interests…
Canada announces massive jump in funding to European Space Agency
OTTAWA, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Canada, seeking tighter ties with the European Union, will boost its investment in…
US is the biggest recipient of Chinese loans, study shows
AidData finds China’s lending to wealthy countries focuses on critical infrastructure, minerals, high tech US received more than…
Pope Leo urges stronger action as UN climate summit enters final week
Pope says world failing to do enough to fight climate change Competing priorities make final COP30 summit week…
Saudi crown prince visits US with defence, AI and nuclear on the agenda
Saudi leader wants security guarantees AI, civilian nuclear energy also top Saudi priorities Trump focused on Saudi pledge…
Australia’s green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse
Australia’s bid to host COP31 seen boosting green energy leadership Climate change top priority for Australia’s Pacific neighbours…
Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount
Tariff rollback includes beef, tomatoes, bananas amid inflation concerns Trade deals with Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador to…
Senegal will pay debts, committed to IMF talks, says finance ministry
Debt concerns rise in sub-Saharan Africa Political tensions could complicate Senegal’s IMF negotiations Senegal’s debt-to-GDP ratio surpasses 130%…
China finds bigger role as US sidesteps Brazil climate summit
China’s renewable energy dominance boosts climate diplomacy role China fills US void in climate negotiations, aids COP30 agenda…
COP30 stews over fossil fuels and final deal as Indigenous fight for forest
Item 1 of 7 Brazil’s COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago meets with Munduruku indigenous people who are…
Switzerland wins US tariff rate cut to 15%, pledges $200 billion in US investments
Swiss government says US tariff rate to fall to 15% from 39% US trade chief Greer says Switzerland…