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The United Nations has launched a $426 million flash appeal to mobilize urgent humanitarian resources for civilians affected by the ongoing conflict and deepening crisis in Lebanon.

Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has officially assumed the role of NATO Secretary-General, taking over from Jens Stoltenberg after a handover ceremony in Brussels on October 1, 2024.

The EU has advised airlines to avoid Lebanese and Israeli airspace throughout October due to escalating tensions and an increase in airstrikes, citing serious security risks.

Governments worldwide have invested $2 trillion in clean energy since 2020, tripling the post-2008 levels, driven by energy security concerns and industrial policy, the IEA reports.

Halving food loss and waste could reduce global agricultural greenhouse emissions by 4% and decrease the number of undernourished people by 153 million, FAO says.

The European Council has adopted the Internal Market Emergency and Resilience Act to strengthen crisis preparedness, coordinating responses across EU member states.

In 2023, 81% of global renewable capacity additions were cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives, marking a key milestone in cost competitiveness for renewables, according to IRENA’s report.

Modi and Zelensky met during the UNGA in New York, with discussions focused on peace efforts in Ukraine and India’s diplomatic stance on conflict resolution.

Modi and Zelensky met during the UNGA in New York, with discussions focused on peace efforts in Ukraine and India’s diplomatic stance on conflict resolution.

The U.S. Commerce Department is proposing a ban on smart vehicles using Chinese and Russian technology due to national security concerns, effective for the 2027 model year.