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London's Climate Action Week 2025 Signals Global Green Investment Shift

London's Climate Action Week 2025 highlights a shift in climate investment to Europe and Asia as US faces policy hurdles.

#climatechange, #greeninvestment, #london, #uspolicy, #renewableenergy

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DRC Elected to UN Security Council with Historic Support

The Democratic Republic of the Congo secures a UN Security Council seat, pledging to leverage its conflict experience for global peace advocacy.

#drc, #unsecuritycouncil, #internationaldiplomacy

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South Korea's Leadership Crisis: Martial Law, Impeachment, and New Beginnings

South Korea removes President Yoon after martial law declaration; Lee Jae-myung leads reform with first civilian defense minister in 64 years.

#southkorea, #yonsukyeol, #leejaemyung, #politicalupheaval, #impeachment

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EU Leaders Debate Escalating Sanctions Against Russia Amid Internal Divisions

EU summit spotlights divisions on sanctions, energy security, and US trade tensions.

#eu, #sanctions, #russia, #energy, #trade

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Catastrophic Flooding Devastates South Africa's Eastern Cape

South Africa's Eastern Cape faces severe flooding, causing 92 deaths, critical infrastructure damage, and a national state of disaster.

#southafrica, #flooding, #disasterresponse, #climatechange

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NATO Summit Results in Historic 5% GDP Defense Spending Agreement

NATO nations to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 to tackle global security threats.

#nato, #defensespending, #globalsecurity, #alliancecommitment

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China's Strategic Diplomacy Amid Israel-Iran Ceasefire

China's cautious diplomacy during the Israel-Iran conflict underscores its focus on economic stability over military intervention.

#china, #middleeast, #diplomacy, #israel, #iran

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Arrest of Archbishop Galstanyan Marks Escalating Tension in Armenia

Armenian Archbishop arrested for alleged coup plot, heightening government-church conflict amid national unrest.

#armenia, #archbishop, #coup, #politics

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High-Stakes NATO Summit in The Hague: Defense Spending and Global Security at the Forefront

The NATO Summit in The Hague sees debates on defense spending, security protocols, and global alliances, impacting future strategies.

#nato, #defense, #europe, #trump, #ukraine

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Impeachment and Transformation: South Korea's Democratic Resilience

South Korea's democratic resilience: Impeaches Yoon, elects progressive Lee amid political upheaval.

#southkorea, #politics, #impeachment, #democracy

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NATO Summit in The Hague Proposes 5% GDP Defense Spending by 2035

NATO leaders convene in The Hague, discussing increased defense spending and strategic priorities amid global security challenges.

#nato, #defense, #spending, #summit, #netherlands

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Iran Launches Missile Attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Retaliation for U.S. Airstrikes

Iran retaliates against U.S. airstrikes with a missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base, escalating regional tensions.

#iran, #us, #military, #middleeast

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London Climate Action Week 2025: Financial Sector Takes Center Stage in Climate Fight

LCAW 2025 focuses on financial sector's role in climate change, with events fostering sustainable finance and transition to low-carbon economy.

#lcaw2025, #climatechange, #climatefinance, #sustainablefinance

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U.S. Launches "Operation Midnight Hammer" Against Iran's Nuclear Sites

U.S. targets Iran's nuclear facilities, escalating tensions and impacting global oil markets.

#us, #iran, #nuclear, #middleeast, #globaloil

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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Diplomatic Solutions Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Pope Leo XIV urges diplomacy to prevent escalating Middle East conflict after U.S-Israel airstrikes on Iran.

#pope, #middleeast, #diplomacy, #iran, #israel