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'Lots more work to be done': UN climate change talks enter final day

200 countries represented at COP26 remain at odds over a range of issues from how rich nations should compensate poor ones for damage caused by climate-driven disasters.

India flags two and three wheeler emissions focus at COP26

India has highlighted the need to focus on the emissions related to two and three wheelers alongside other vehicles as part of a zero emissions target at the COP26 summit in Glasgow

China, US pledge to increase cooperation at UN climate talks

The U.S. and China will also revive a working group that will meet regularly to address the climate crisis and advance the multilateral process

Risky business: Climate change turns up the heat on insurers, policyholders

(Reuters) - Tony and Jhan Dunn never thought they would leave California, where they grew up, built a life together and planned to retire.

COP26: Climate talks draft agreement expresses 'alarm and concern'

In a significant move, the draft urges countries to accelerate the phasing out of coal and subsidies for fossil fuels, but makes no explicit reference to ending the use of oil and gas

Electric vehicle sales set to jump 80% in 2021: Report at COP26

The Factbook documents the progress that has been made towards global net-zero emissions in the road transport sector, and shows that the future is brighter than ever for zero-emission vehicles

COP26: Little time, but 'mountain to climb' at UN climate talks

The United Nations climate summit in Glasgow has made some serious toddler steps toward cutting emissions but far from the giant leaps needed to limit global warming to internationally accepted goals

United Nation says over 3 million in Myanmar need 'life-saving' aid

Griffiths' statement was issued as members of the UN Security Council held a closed-door meeting on Myanmar requested by the United Kingdom.

UNWFP warns 3 million more now 'teetering on the edge of famine'

This number has risen from 42 million earlier in the year, and 27 million in 2019, the agency said, in a news release.

UN condemns assassination attempt on Iraqi PM 'in the strongest terms'

The UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has condemned "in the strongest terms" the assassination attempt on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi

COP26: 'End of coal is in sight' as more than 70 nations join new pact

The British government said on Wednesday it expected 190 nations and organisations to sign the non-binding pledge

Health facilities should not be targeted: UN after Kabul hospital attack

A deadly attack on a military hospital in the Afghan capital is a reminder that health facilities should never be a target and that all civilians must be protected.

UN condemns attack injuring 10 peacekeepers in Central African Republic

The United Nations (UN) mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) strongly condemns an attack by members of the presidential guard which wounded 10 peacekeepers, a UN spokesman has said.

PM Modi sets India's 2070 zero carbon emission target at COP26 summit

India only country that is delivering in 'letter and spirit' commitments on tackling climate change under the Paris accord: PM Modi

Glasgow COP26: Riding on 450 GW, India to ask for more carbon space

Fissures between developed and developing world expected to widen

'Last, best hope': Crucial UN climate summit opens in Glasgow

The newly opened summit remains "our last, best hope to keep 1.5 in reach, said Alok Sharma, the British government minister chairing the Glasgow talks, known as COP26.

Climate change talks incomplete sans green energy focus: ISA's Ajay Mathur

In an interview with Jyoti Mukul & Shreya Jai, International Solar Alliance (ISA) Director-General (D-G) Ajay Mathur says India and the UK have combined their green grid initiatives

PM Modi holds extensive deliberations on bilateral relations with Merkel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the G20 Summit and the two leaders held extensive deliberations on the strong bilateral relations

G20 leaders offer few commitments on climate, agree on 1.5 degree target

The G20 bloc, which includes Brazil, China, India, Germany and the United States, accounts for an estimated 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions

India, UK to launch solar Green Grids Initiative at COP26 climate summit

India and the UK are set to enhance their International Solar Alliance (ISA) partnership with the launch of a new Green Grids Initiative connecting different parts of the world