Web archive - November 11, 2024
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World
COP29: UN urges world leaders to prioritise climate action, financial reform
In his opening remarks, Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the UNFCCC said a renewed climate commitment is needed
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World
Stephen Miller set to become White House deputy chief of staff under Trump
Miller is the lead architect behind Donald Trump's proposed mass deportation plan during his first term
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Pakistan
PM Shehbaz to attend Climate Summit in Azerbaijan on Tuesday
The two-day summit will see world leaders presenting national climate action plans
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World
Erdogan criticises Muslim nations’ silence on Gaza, slams western support for Israel
Israel has so far killed some 50,000 Palestinians, 70% of them women and children
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Pakistan
Fazlur Rehman criticises Anti-Terrorism Act amendments
JI chief calls amendments undemocratic, saying military powers haven't curbed terrorism in Pakistan since 2010
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Sports
Pakistan win Baseball United Arab Classic, dominating UAE in final
Country swept the tournament, beating Bangladesh, UAE, India, and Afghanistan
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Sports
India denies visas to Pakistan's scrabble team
PSA expresses disappointment over the decision, describing it as a setback to the sporting spirit and fair competition
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World
Israel reports progress in Lebanon ceasefire talks, Hezbollah says no proposals received
Israel Hayom reported on Sunday that substantial progress has been made in diplomatic negotiations over a ceasefire
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World
Spanish PM announces €3.76bn aid package for Valencia flood recovery
More than 220 people died after torrential rains on Oct. 29 triggered floods that swept through Valencia
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Pakistan
US envoy launches Climate-Smart Agriculture programme to aid Pakistani farmers
Donald Blome says projects like these are part of US commitment to support climate-resilient future in Pakistan
