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World leaders have set out competing positions and made clashing demands in two days of intense speech-making at the COP31 climate change talks in Turkey, leaving negotiators with a tough task to draft a meaningful deal that all can agree.

A series of military deployments, pacts and defence agreements involving Saudi Arabia highlights the kingdom’s focus on deepening co-operation with regional partners while reshaping its own security priorities and, in turn, those of key allies. As the Houthi missile and drone threat grows, Saudi Arabia, with energy sites and airports spread across vast terri

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_2000,w_3000/745948' alt='Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Kim Son Gyong speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters on September 28, 2026 in New York

<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday arrived at the COP31 Antalya Leaders’ Summit in Turkiye, where he is set to highlight Pakistan’s climate priorities, along with other world leaders.</p> <p>Delegates from nearly 200 countries are meeting in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya as global greenhouse gas emissions show little sign of falling and

<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to highlight Pakistan’s climate priorities at the COP31 Antalya Leaders’ Summit in Turkiye today, with other world leaders joining him in setting out their climate priorities.</p> <p>Delegates from nearly 200 countries are meeting in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya as global greenhouse gas emissions show littl

CBS News' Ed O'Keefe speaks with three of the new Democrats who will join Congress in its next term: Michigan's Christina Hines, California's Marni von Wilpert and Kentucky's Zach Dembo.

With Congress back this week, Republicans and Democrats alike are wasting no time preparing for the new session that begins in January. House Republicans elected Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan to be their next leader. Although Democrats haven't voted yet on their leadership team, Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the speaker. He joined Amna Nawaz to outline h

According to the newly appointed City Council, logistics, timelines, and budgets will be decided in future council meetings, but they assure immediate action.

Tokyo fears the drubbing US President Donald Trump suffered in last week's midterm election may push him to pursue a diplomatic quick win at the expense of Washington's allies in the Indo-Pacific.

CBS News spoke with several Democratic representatives-elect who say their priority is making life affordable for the American people, but they also plan to hold the Trump administration accountable.

<p>Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Saturday that addressing public concerns over the availability and unfair pricing of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was a government priority.</p> <p>Earlier this week, the government <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2041956">unveiled a new LPG policy</a>, aimed at creating competition and supplies through pro

The Lagos State Government has unveiled seven strategic economic priorities to guide its development planning and policy direction in 2027, with a focus on economic growth, job creation… Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-unveils-seven-economic-priorities-for-2027/

…. Aligned with the NES #32 theme,“Growth That Works: Delivering Jobs, Productivity and Shared Prosperity,” industry and finance leaders examined how financing, infrastructure investment and… Read More: https://punchng.com/rmb-nigeria-highlights-financing-and-regional-collaboration-as-priorities-for-building-competitive-african-industries-at-nes-32/

After the Democratic midterm sweep, the officials will be tasked with delivering on their campaign promises once sworn in. CBS News' Fin Gómez breaks down their top priorities and Marc Caputo looks ahead to 2028.

The World Bank has criticised Nigerian states’ spending priorities, warning that increased revenues have not led to enough investment in education and heal Read More: https://punchng.com/revenue-boom-world-bank-faults-states-spending-priorities/

The Liberty are searching for a coach for a second straight offseason. What went wrong, and what's next?

The Noles ousted Norvell in the midst of another down year. FSU must make a smart decision on what comes next.

Prioritises indigenous capabilities, joint operations and restoration of IAF’s sanctioned combat strength

SEPANG, Nov 1 &mdash; Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Yao Wen has pledged to further strengthen bilateral...

Readers urge the government and the Reserve Bank to think of their priorities.

Mr. Parvathaneni underscored the need to safeguard freedom of navigation and maritime commerce, saying recent attacks against commercial shipping have demonstrated how disruptions at critical maritime chokepoints can have consequences far beyond their immediate geography

<p>LAHORE is choking again, and the government’s answer is to send more machines onto its streets. On Wednesday, its air quality index reached <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2040419">296</a>, putting children, outdoor workers, and the elderly at particular risk.</p> <p>Yet Punjab plans to acquire 30 more truck-mounted fog cannons. These can suppress road

Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson shared photos on social media following his call with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday.

Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam discussed coordinating positions and priorities on global water issues with Mediterranean Water Institute President Alain Meyssonnier ahead of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ninth Cairo Water Week and focused on strengthening consultatio

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 &mdash; The government will continue implementing measures to gradually reduce the country&rsquo;s...

The 14-year veteran is out in Raleigh. We look at the potential moves for the Wolfpack.

First Nations leaders are preparing for a historic meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and the nation’s premiers, the first of its kind in more than two decades.

The Wallabies won’t get what they need to win a Rugby World Cup from the NRL next year.

The French Institute of Pondicherry’s Director, Renaud Colson, reflects on the institute’s research legacy and its priorities for the future on the occasion of its 70th anniversary

After seven full seasons in College Park, Locksley is out, but the Terps have some notable pieces to build around.

SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- The top U.S. envoy to South Korea on Wednesday descri...