Many of the world’s biggest polluter nations have missed a U.N. deadline to set new climate targets as efforts to curb global warming come under pressure following U.S. President Donald Trump’s election. The nearly 200 countries signed up to the Paris Agreement faced a Monday deadline to submit new national climate plans to the U.N., […]
Israeli strike hits municipal building in south Lebanon, mayor and five others killed – CNBC TV18
An Israeli airstrike destroyed the municipal headquarters in a major town in south Lebanon on Wednesday, killing 16 people including the mayor, in the biggest attack on an official Lebanese state building since the Israeli air campaign began. Lebanese officials denounced the attack, which also wounded more than 50 people in Nabatieh, a provincial capital, […]
Bangladesh recalls envoy from India and four other nations back to Dhaka – CNBC TV18
Bangladesh’s interim government on Thursday (October 3) recalled five envoys back to Dhaka, reports said. These five envoys are from India, Australia, Belgium, Portugal, and the United Nations. These five envoys were asked to hand over their responsibilities immediately and return, the report added. The step follows the recall of Saida Muna Tasneem, the high […]
US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war – CNBC TV18
The US has approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles, the State Department announced Tuesday. US Congress was notified of the impending sale, which includes more than 50 F-15 fighter jets, Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles, or AMRAAMs, 120 mm tank ammunition and high explosive […]
Friendship Day 2024: Messages, wishes and quotes to share with friends – CNBC TV18
International Friendship Day is celebrated annually on July 30. In countries like India, Malaysia, the United States, and Bangladesh, it is celebrated on the first Sunday of August. This year, it falls on August 4. The special day is celebrated to show appreciation for the friends who make our lives better. The day serves as […]