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Monday 25th November 2024. Azerbaijan COP29 agreements. Pakistan lockdown. Niger-EU row. Canada apology. Brazil Carrefour meat...

Nov 24, 2024
Today’s world news covers vital topics like the agreements reached at COP29 in Azerbaijan, focusing on carbon credits and financial aid. Pakistan is under a security lockdown amid protests from former Prime Minister Imran Khan's supporters. The Niger-EU relations face controversy over aid mismanagement, and a tragic landslide shakes the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Political changes are happening in Uruguay, Ukraine's air defense needs are pressing, and Switzerland experiments with an AI initiative featuring a digital Jesus.
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COP29 Azerbaijan Agreements

  • COP29 in Azerbaijan extended as nations struggled with carbon credit and climate finance agreements.
  • Disagreements arose over financial aid from richer to poorer countries for transitioning from fossil fuels.
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Pakistan Lockdown

  • Islamabad, Pakistan, faced security lockdown due to anticipated protests by supporters of ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan.
  • Khan's legal battles continue after his removal in 2022, currently charged with inciting violence.
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Niger-EU Row

  • Niger's military junta accused an EU ambassador of mismanaging aid, claiming 1.3 million euros were distributed without consultation.
  • The EU refuted the claims, leading to the ambassador's recall.
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