The United States is negotiating a $20 billion swap line with Argentina’s central bank, aiming to bolster the South American nation’s financial stability ahead of its October midterm elections. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the talks on Wednesday, adding that Washington stands ready to extend further support through the Treasury’s Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF). The […]
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IKEA U.S. has announced a strategic partnership with Vanguard Renewables to launch a nationwide food waste-to-energy program aimed at reducing landfill impact and advancing its sustainability goals. The initiative will convert unsold and inedible food from IKEA stores and restaurants into renewable energy through anaerobic digestion, a process that captures methane from organic waste to […]
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Spain’s King Felipe VI issued a powerful appeal for peace in Gaza during his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, calling for an immediate end to the violence and urging the international community to act decisively. “We implore, we demand, stop this massacre now,” the monarch declared, condemning the […]
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Multiple individuals were killed and wounded in a shooting at a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, Texas, prompting a swift response from law enforcement and federal agencies. The incident occurred during working hours, causing panic among staff and visitors at the facility. FBI Special Agent in Charge Joseph Rothrock confirmed […]
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Spanish energy giant Iberdrola has announced a sweeping $120 billion investment plan through 2031, signaling a strategic pivot toward regulated electricity networks in the United States and United Kingdom. The move reflects the company’s long-term focus on stable, low-risk infrastructure amid global energy transition efforts. The investment will primarily target grid modernization, renewable integration, and […]
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Barclays has entered its first major carbon dioxide removal (CDR) agreement, partnering with British climate technology firm UNDO to deploy enhanced rock weathering (ERW) in Canada. The deal covers the removal of 6,538 tonnes of CO₂, marking the largest ERW contract to date led by a UK-based supplier. Enhanced rock weathering is a nature-based solution […]
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin joined Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a high-level event calling for the urgent return of more than 20,000 Ukrainian children taken from their families following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The gathering, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, spotlighted the plight of […]
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The BRB Finance Coalition has announced a landmark $4.5 billion funding package to support forest conservation and bioeconomic development in Brazil, positioning the country as a key player in global climate finance ahead of COP30. The initiative aims to accelerate sustainable investment in the Amazon and other critical biomes, while fostering innovation in green industries. […]
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called on Hamas and other armed factions to surrender their weapons to the Palestinian Authority, asserting its exclusive right to govern Gaza. Speaking via video at a special session of the United Nations General Assembly focused on the two-state solution, Abbas emphasized the need for unified governance under a single […]
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In a contentious address to the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed climate change as a “con job” and sharply criticized global efforts to combat environmental degradation. His remarks came as leaders from climate-vulnerable nations, including small island states facing rising sea levels, listened in the chamber. Trump condemned renewable energy sources, […]
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