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Rich nations to face climate pressure at pre-COP27 talks in DR Congo
Environment ministers from some 50 countries gather in DR Congo on Monday for the pre-COP27 climate talks, with rich countries expected to come under pressure to contribute more to fight global warming. The theme was also present during the 2021 COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, which ended with a pledge to keep global warming at 1.5 degrees centigrade compared to pre-industrial levels.
Suicide blast kills 19 at education centre in Afghan capital
A suicide attack at a learning centre in the Afghan capital killed 19 people as students prepared for exams on Friday morning, police said. "Students were preparing for an exam when a suicide bomber struck at this educational centre.
China dips into pork reserves as rising prices fan inflation fear
China released more pork reserves Friday, state media said, after prices of the staple meat soared by almost a third, triggering inflation concerns. "China will release more pork from government reserves to the market on Friday to maintain supply and price stability," official People's Daily reported.
Makeshift wifi spot reconnects shattered Ukraine city
Starved of news and contact with the outside world during six months of occupation by Russian forces, residents of recently liberated Izyum are grateful for a makeshift wifi spot in the shattered Ukrainian city.
Kremlin set to annex four Ukraine territories at ceremony
Russia is expected to annex four occupied regions of Ukraine at a lavish Kremlin ceremony on Friday that follows a threat by President Vladimir Putin to use nuclear weapons in their defence. Along with threats to use nuclear weapons, Putin announced a mobilisation of hundreds of thousands of Russians to bolster Moscow's army in Ukraine, sparking demonstrations and an exodus of men abroad.
Japan plans more stimulus to tackle inflation, low yen
Japan is preparing another round of economic stimulus measures, the government said Friday, as rising prices and the plummeting yen squeeze the world's third-largest economy. Kishida said on Thursday that his government would take "bold" measures to tackle inflation and the falling yen, as "the rapid rise of energy and food prices is directly hitting households".
25 of the best memorial tattoos for mom ideas with deep meaning
What are some of the best MEMORIAL TATTOOS FOR MOM designs and their deep meaning? Check out this article to know more tattoo ideas to honor your late mum.
What is the richest church in the world? A list of the top 15 and their net worth
The RICHEST CHURCH IN THE WORLD is worth tens of billions. But then, what is the church's name, and what other churches are on the list? Find out more here.
Asian markets drop again but sterling holds up after recovery
Asian markets sank Friday after another devastating day on US and European trading floors, with inflation continuing to soar and central bankers getting increasingly hawkish in their attempts to bring prices under control.
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