Copernicus Confirms 2024 as Warmest Year Ever, Exceeds 1.5°C Threshold
2024 is confirmed as the warmest year globally since records began, exceeding the critical 1.5°C threshold, according to the EU-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service.
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Security Chief Urges Peaceful Approach in Arrest Bid of Impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korea’s presidential security chief urges a peaceful approach as investigators consider executing an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law.
South Korean Security Chief Warns Against Bloodshed in Yoon’s Arrest Bid
South Korea’s security chief urges caution to prevent bloodshed as authorities prepare to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol following his failed attempt to impose martial law.
Security Chief Warns Against Bloodshed in Yoon Arrest Bid
South Korea’s presidential security chief warns against bloodshed if investigators attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over his failed bid to impose martial law.
ROK Security Chief Warns Against Violence in Yoon Suk-yeol Arrest Bid
ROK’s presidential security chief warns against violence if investigators attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over his failed bid to impose martial law.
Security Chief Warns Against Bloodshed in Yoon Arrest Bid
South Korea’s presidential security chief warns against bloodshed if investigators attempt again to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over his failed bid to impose martial law.
Security Chief Urges Peaceful Arrest of Impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korea’s presidential security chief urges a peaceful approach to arresting impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, stressing that any action must avoid bloodshed following his failed attempt to impose martial law.
Security Chief Warns Against Bloodshed in Yoon Arrest Bid
South Korea’s presidential security chief cautioned against potential bloodshed if investigators attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, following his failed attempt to impose martial law.
South Korea’s Security Chief Urges Peace Amid Arrest Bid for Impeached President Yoon
South Korea’s presidential security chief urges non-violence in the impending arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law.
Danish Government Seeks Dialogue with Trump Amid Greenland Tensions
Denmark seeks dialogue with President-elect Trump amid tensions over Greenland following his controversial remarks on the self-governing territory.
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Halt Trump’s Sentencing in Hush Money Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to postpone President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case, meaning he will face sentencing in New York on Friday.
UN Projects Global Economy to Hold Steady at 2.8% in 2025
A UN report projects global economic growth to remain at 2.8% in 2025, highlighting ongoing uncertainties due to geopolitical conflicts, trade tensions, and elevated borrowing costs.
China Reaffirms Support for Nigeria’s Global and Regional Leadership
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, reaffirming China’s support for Nigeria’s increased role in regional and global affairs and strengthening bilateral cooperation.
China and Nigeria Exemplify Global South Solidarity, Says Wang Yi
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi applauds China-Nigeria relations as a model of Global South solidarity, meeting with President Tinubu to strengthen cooperation and support development.
Nation Bids Farewell to Former President Jimmy Carter at State Funeral
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s motorcade departs the U.S. Capitol en route to the Washington National Cathedral for a state funeral, with President Joe Biden set to deliver the eulogy.
Nearly a Quarter of Freshwater Animals Face Extinction: New Research Reveals
Nearly a quarter of freshwater animals worldwide are threatened with extinction, according to new research highlighting the fragile state of rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Army Chief Joseph Aoun Elected as Lebanon’s New President
Army Chief Joseph Aoun has been elected as Lebanon’s new president, ending a two-year political vacuum and bringing hope for stability amid the nation’s ongoing economic and political challenges.
World Leaders Extend Condolences to President Xi After Xizang Earthquake
World leaders have extended condolences to President Xi Jinping following a devastating earthquake in Xizang, expressing sympathies and support for China’s swift rescue efforts.
South Korean Opposition Resubmits Bill to Investigate Impeached President Yoon
South Korea’s opposition resubmits a bill to appoint a special counsel to investigate impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on insurrection charges, after the first proposal was scrapped.
South Korea’s Opposition Resubmits Special Counsel Bill to Investigate President Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korea’s opposition parties have resubmitted a bill to appoint a special counsel to investigate impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on insurrection charges, intensifying political tensions in the country.