2024 Confirmed as Warmest Year on Record: Copernicus
2024 has been confirmed as the warmest year on record, with global temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time, according to Copernicus.
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Denmark Seeks Dialogue with Trump Over Greenland Remarks
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has reached out to President-elect Donald Trump for talks following his controversial remarks about gaining control over Greenland. No response yet from the U.S.
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Bid to Delay Sentencing in Hush Money Case
Former President-elect Donald Trump will face sentencing after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to delay his hush money case, marking a historic moment in U.S. politics.
UN Forecasts Global Economy to Grow 2.8% in 2025
The United Nations projects global economic growth to remain at 2.8% in 2025, highlighting both positive trends like declining inflation and ongoing challenges impacting the world’s economies.
China Supports Nigeria’s Growing Role in Africa and the World
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi affirms support for Nigeria’s growing role in regional and global affairs during a meeting with Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar.
China and Nigeria Pledge Stronger Ties as Model of Global South Cooperation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, highlighting China-Nigeria ties as a model of Global South solidarity and calling for deeper cooperation.
Honoring a Legacy: Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral Held at Washington National Cathedral
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral takes place at Washington National Cathedral, with President Joe Biden delivering the eulogy.
Nearly a Quarter of Freshwater Species Face Extinction, Study Reveals
New research reveals nearly 24% of freshwater animal species are threatened with extinction due to human activities. The study urges immediate action to protect these fragile ecosystems.
Lebanon Elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as New President
Lebanon ends a two-year presidential vacancy as Army Chief Joseph Aoun is elected the country’s new president following a parliamentary vote.
World Leaders Send Condolences to President Xi after Xizang Earthquake
Foreign leaders express condolences to President Xi after a deadly earthquake hits China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, leaving 126 dead.