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Fidan: Transforming the Aegean into an economic prosperity zone – Addressing issues holistically
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan described the Aegean Sea as a paradise on earth that can be turned into an area of economic prosperity, noting that Agyra is considering all problems related to Greek-Turkish relations as a package.
UN names Anogeia among best villages for sustainable tourism
Anogeia in Crete has been named one of the world's best 55 tourism villages for 2024 by UN Tourism. The village was praised for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and its impact on society, economy and the environment.
COP29 draft deal proposes rich nations give $250 bln in climate finance
A new draft deal at U.N. climate talks Friday proposes rich nations commit $250 billion a year to help poorer nations combat global warming in a bid to break the deadlocked negotiations.
With the gathering scheduled to end Friday, delegates from nearly 200 nations had eagerly awaited COP29 hosts Azerbaijan's new proposal after two weeks of fraught bargaining.
Record 281 aid workers killed in 2024, according to UN
A staggering 281 aid workers have been killed around the world so far this year, making 2024 the deadliest year for humanitarians, the U.N. aid chief said on Nov. 22.
Pentagon Confirms US was Warned of Russia's Experimental Missile Launch on Ukraine
The United States was informed of an experimental missile launch by Russia targeting Ukraine, with the Pentagon confirming the notification. Washington has alerted its allies about Moscow's intentions.
Russia Delivers Over a Million Barrels of Oil to North Korea, Breaking UN Sanctions
Since March, Russia has reportedly supplied North Korea with over a million barrels of oil, according to an analysis conducted by the UK-based research group Open Source Centre in collaboration with the BBC.
UN nuclear watchdog board passes resolution chiding Iran
The flag of Iran flutters in the wind outside of the IAEA headquarters during the International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA's Board of Governors meeting at the agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, on Nov. 20, 2024.
New proposal awaited in Baku on climate finance deal
Host Azerbaijan was set Friday to put forward a new proposal for a potentially major deal on climate financing, hoping to bridge gaps between rich and developing countries on the official last day of the COP29 talks.
Türkiye welcomes ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu as world leaders split over decision
Israel and its allies denounced the International Criminal Court's decision to issue an arrest warrant Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as Türkiye—and rights groups—welcomed the move.
UN: Theodoros Roussopoulos visits New York – Discussion on the dangers of artificial intelligence
The President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Theodoros Roussopoulos, is visiting New York, the headquarters of the United Nations, to strengthen cooperation between the organizations.