COP28 opens in UAE amid intense scrutiny over fossil fuel links A breakthrough was made on the first day of the UN climate summit as world leaders established a loss and damage fund to help developing countries adapt to climate change. United Arab Emirates
Turkey’s parliament to resume debate on Sweden’s NATO bid Shortly after the parliament’s Foreign Relations Committee set a date for its new meeting, the Turkish Defense Ministry announced that Turkey and the United States held high-level talks on defense cooperation. Turkey
American among hostages freed on 6th day of Gaza truce Hamas released 16 hostages, including dual Israeli-American citizen Liat Beinin Atzili, as talks continued over extending the truce. Israel
How are climate change, water scarcity weighing on Iraq’s agriculture? The Norwegian Refugee Council said farmers are being hurt economically by climate change, and suggested better irrigation techniques and water monitoring technology to improve the sector. Iraq
Breaking | Last Updated: November 30, 2023, 10:34 am Democrats split on conditioning Israel aid ahead of war’s next phase Some Senate Democrats have floated conditions on Israel's future military assistance after President Joe Biden said attaching strings was a "worthwhile thought." Israel
The Israel-Hamas war: A view from Iraq and Syria Join a live Q&A webinar with Amberin Zaman and Fabrice Balanche on Friday, Dec. 1 at 11 am ET (Pro members only). Israel
