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ExxonMobil's Covert Campaign in Latin America: Uncovered Documents Reveal Climate Change Denial Efforts

ExxonMobil secretly funded climate change denial in Latin America to weaken UN climate treaties, never-before-seen documents show.

#climatechange, #exxonmobil, #latinamerica, #misinformation

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COP30 Commences in Belém, Focusing on Climate Action and Challenges

COP30 in Brazil tackles climate goals amid logistical challenges and protests, with a push for forest protection funds.

#cop30, #climatechange, #brazil, #amazon

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Indigenous Protesters Clash with Security at COP30 in Brazil

Indigenous protesters demand urgent climate action and territory protection at COP30 summit in Brazil, leading to clashes with security.

#cop30, #indigenousrights, #amazon, #climateaction

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Devastating Tornado Strikes Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, Brazil

A powerful tornado hits Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, Brazil, causing six deaths and injuring over 400, displacing 1,000 residents.

#tornado, #brazil, #riobonitodoigacu, #disaster

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UN 2024 Water Report Urges Sustainable Management for Global Peace and Prosperity

UNESCO highlights sustainable water management's role in promoting peace and prosperity, urging global cooperation to tackle water challenges.

#unitednations, #watermanagement, #prosperity, #globalpeace, #unesco

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Iraq's 2025 Elections: Low Turnout and Significant Boycotts Amid Regional Instability

Iraq's parliamentary elections see low turnout and boycotts, with regional instability and political disillusionment shaping the results.

#iraq, #elections, #politics, #middleeast, #voterturnout

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Typhoon Kalmaegi Wreaks Havoc Across Southeast Asia

Typhoon Kalmaegi devastates Southeast Asia, exposing flaws in disaster readiness and corruption in infrastructure spending.

#typhoon, #southeastasia, #corruption, #philippines, #vietnam

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Philippines Grapples with Twin Super Typhoons Fung-wong and Kalmaegi

Twin super typhoons wreak havoc in Philippines, causing deaths, displacements, and infrastructure damage.

#philippines, #typhoon, #disaster, #climatechange

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Audacious Heist at the Louvre: Thieves Steal French Crown Jewels in Broad Daylight

Louvre Museum heist: Thieves steal €88 million worth of French Crown Jewels, sparking security overhaul.

#louvre, #heist, #frenchcrownjewels, #security

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APEC Leaders Adopt Gyeongju Declaration on Trade, AI, and Demographics

APEC summit ends with Gyeongju Declaration on AI growth, trade, and demographic challenges in Asia-Pacific.

#apec, #trade, #artificialintelligence, #economy

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COP30 Commences in Belém Amid Logistical Challenges and Key Initiatives

COP30 in Belém tackles forest conservation and climate resilience but faces accommodation challenges.

#cop30, #climatechange, #forests, #belém, #un

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Powerful Earthquake Strikes Northern Afghanistan, Causing Extensive Damage and Casualties

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits northern Afghanistan, causing fatalities, injuries, and damage to historic sites, highlighting urgent humanitarian needs.

#earthquake, #afghanistan, #disaster, #humanitarian, #aid

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Catastrophic Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Thousands Affected

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Afghanistan on August 31 left over 2,200 dead and 6,700 homes destroyed, prompting global relief efforts.

#afghanistan, #earthquake, #disaster, #relief, #kunar

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Historic Military Parade in Beijing Signals Shift in Global Alliances

China's largest military parade showcases advanced weaponry and signals growing alliances with Russia and North Korea.

#china, #military, #parade, #geopolitics, #japan

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Johannesburg to Host 20th G20 Summit, Marking a First for Africa

Johannesburg to host 20th G20 Summit in 2025; focus on inequality & climate finance.

#g20, #southafrica, #climatefinance, #globalpolitics