By NEWS WIRES EU heavyweights, including ex-Estonian PM Kaja Kallas and ex-French FM Stephane Sejourne, face Brussels lawmakers Tuesday in confirmation hearings revealing bloc’s political rifts. Kallas and Sejourne, tapped as vice-presidents by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, are among six nominees for leadership roles in the new European Commission. Source: France 24 Category: […]
By NEWS WIRES COP29 climate talks open in Azerbaijan amid concerns over newly re-elected Donald Trump’s pledge to reverse US carbon-cutting commitments. Delegates arrive in Baku as 2024 approaches record-breaking temperatures, intensifying the debate on climate funding. Trump’s return casts doubt on US engagement, risking diminished ambition for the Paris Agreement. Source: France 24 Category: […]
By NEWS WIRES Philippines ordered thousands to evacuate and shut ports as Typhoon Toraji hit its northeast coast near Dilasag, officials reported Monday. The fourth typhoon in under a month, Toraji struck about 220 kilometers from Manila. No casualties or damage were reported immediately, according to the national weather agency. Source: France 24 Category: Asia […]