America’s nuclear submarine crisis on a collision course with China Production and repairs of our nuclear submarines have cratered since Trump left office Rebecca Grant By Rebecca Grant Fox News Published December 2, 2024 7:00am EST

America’s nuclear submarine crisis on a collision course with China Production and repairs of our nuclear submarines have cratered since Trump left office Rebecca Grant By Rebecca Grant Fox News Published December 2, 2024 7:00am EST https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/americas-nuclear-submarine-crisis-collision-course-china

Trump’s energy agenda can make America affordable again America has the energy to be great again, but we need to end government's assault on the industry Mike Dunleavy By Mike Dunleavy Fox News Published December 2, 2024 5:00am EST

Trump’s energy agenda can make America affordable again America has the energy to be great again, but we need to end government's assault on the industry Mike Dunleavy By Mike Dunleavy Fox News Published December 2, 2024 5:00am EST https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/trumps-energy-agenda-can-make-america-affordable-again

ICJ begins hearings to clarify climate change obligations © 2024 Deutsche Welle

ICJ begins hearings to clarify climate change obligations 5 hours ago5 hours ago The outcome of the landmark case could lead to the establishment of legal framework for holding countries accountable in the fight against climate change. https://www.dw.com/en/icj-begins-hearings-to-clarify-climate-change-obligations/a-70934309 © 2024 Deutsche Welle

Belgium loses case over babies stolen in former colonies © 2024 Deutsche Welle

Belgium loses case over babies stolen in former colonies 1 hour ago1 hour ago The Court of Appeals has ruled that Brussels must pay reparations to women who were taken from their mothers and put in orphanages. The court found that the forced separations were crimes against humanity. https://www.dw.com/en/belgium-loses-case-over-babies-stolen-in-former-colonies/a-70937926 © 2024 Deutsche Welle

SIPRI: Weapons trade booming worldwide, especially in Russia Nina Werkhäuser © 2024 Deutsche Welle

SIPRI: Weapons trade booming worldwide, especially in Russia Nina Werkhäuser 14 hours ago14 hours ago SIPRI's report highlights a booming global weapons trade, with earnings reaching $632 billion. Russia and the Middle East emerged as key players in 2023 growth. https://www.dw.com/en/sipri-global-arms-trade-grows-russia-and-middle-east-lead/a-70919378 © 2024 Deutsche Welle

World's top court starts climate hearings on litigation Louise Osborne © 2024 Deutsche Welle

World's top court starts climate hearings on litigation Louise Osborne 3 hours ago3 hours ago In the largest case in its history, the ICJ will hear almost 100 countries deliver testimonies on climate change. Campaigners hope it will help underline the obligations of states on global warming. https://www.dw.com/en/worlds-top-court-starts-climate-hearings-on-litigation/a-70934899 © 2024 Deutsche Welle

Why plastic production is hard to stop Tamsin Walker © 2024 Deutsche Welle +++

Why plastic production is hard to stop Tamsin Walker 3 hours ago3 hours ago California is suing oil and gas major ExxonMobil. The case has highlighted the connection between fossil fuel companies and plastic waste, as well as the need for a cap on plastic production. https://www.dw.com/en/what-will-it-take-to-slow-plastic-production/a-70884906 © 2024 Deutsche Welle Plastic pollution ban fails, time needed says chair 20 hours ago20 hours ago Negotiators failed to sign a treaty curbing plastic waste after two years of discussions, as representatives from nearly 200 nations gathered in South Korea. https://www.dw.com/en/plastic-pollution-ban-fails-time-needed-says-chair/a-70932374 © 2024 Deutsche Welle How Rwanda's capital became Africa's cleanest city Idriss Gasana Byringiro in Kigali, Rwanda 2 hours ago2 hours ago Mandatory community cleaning of public spaces and cooperatives of women help keep the rubbish off Kigali's street, earning it the title of Africa's cleanest city. https://www.dw.com/en/how-rwandas-capital-became-africas-cleanest-city/video-70917624 © 2024 Deutsche Welle

Ukraine updates: Olaf Scholz makes surprise visit to Kyiv © 2024 Deutsche Welle

Ukraine updates: Olaf Scholz makes surprise visit to Kyiv Published 6 hours agoPublished 6 hours agolast updated 2 hours agolast updated 2 hours ago The chancellor made the previously-unannounced visit to reaffirm Berlin's support for Ukraine. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is in China, warning UN Security members to not add fuel to conflicts. DW has more. https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-olaf-scholz-makes-surprise-visit-to-kyiv/live-70934214 © 2024 Deutsche Welle

Syria's rebel groups take Aleppo and advance on Hama © 2024 Deutsche Welle +++

Syria's rebel groups take Aleppo and advance on Hama Melissa Chan 17 hours ago17 hours ago After having seized the Syrian city of Aleppo, rebel groups are now advancing to neighboring Hama province. Syria's regime is rushing reinforcements to the region. DW talks to a military analyst about why the insurgents attacked now. https://www.dw.com/en/syrias-rebel-groups-take-aleppo-and-advance-on-hama/video-70932934 © 2024 Deutsche Welle Russian, Syrian strikes hit Aleppo after rebel advance Melissa Kent 17 hours ago17 hours ago Syria's military is launching airstrikes against insurgents who seized the country's second-largest city of Aleppo in a surprise offensive. The rebels are now advancing to neighboring Hama province. While some residents are welcoming the fighters, thousands are fleeing the region. https://www.dw.com/en/russian-syrian-strikes-hit-aleppo-after-rebel-advance/video-70932953 © 2024 Deutsche Welle Syrian army sends reinforcements to hold back rebels in Hama 12/01/2024December 1, 2024 The Syrian army has deployed more soldiers in a bid to stop rebels from advancing farther in Hama province. Russia has meanwhile stepped up airstrikes on Aleppo after the city was overrun by the insurgents. https://www.dw.com/en/syrian-army-sends-reinforcements-to-hold-back-rebels-in-hama/a-70930913 © 2024 Deutsche Welle

Volkswagen workers strike at factories across Germany © 2024 Deutsche Welle +++

Volkswagen workers strike at factories across Germany 8 hours ago8 hours ago The labor union has promised "the toughest wage dispute Volkswagen has ever seen." VW has planned to close three plants amidst plunging profits. https://www.dw.com/en/volkswagen-workers-strike-at-factories-across-germany/a-70933630 © 2024 Deutsche Welle Why is Volkswagen so important for Germany? Timothy Rooks 11/05/2024November 5, 2024 The crisis around Volkswagen hits at the very heart of German engineering excellence. It's a legend among European automakers, but can it survive the jump to EVs and beat out Chinese competition? https://www.dw.com/en/vw-in-crisis-how-important-is-the-auto-industry-to-the-german-economy/a-70680565 © 2024 Deutsche Welle How the VW crisis is a failure of Germany's car policy Dirk Kaufmann | Nadine Mena Michollek 10/30/2024October 30, 2024 Volkswagen, Europe's biggest carmaker, is in the midst of a severe sales and cost crisis that it says requires plant closures and layoffs. Talks to rescue VW have started, but could Germany's car policy prevented this? https://www.dw.com/en/volkswagen-vw-crisis-failure-of-german-car-policy-v2/a-70644183 © 2024 Deutsche Welle

The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is busy in winter chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-02 11:44

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Xi stresses comprehensively advancing high-quality Belt and Road cooperation Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-02 19:07

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202412/02/WS674d94eda310f1265a1d0a25.html BEIJING -- President Xi Jinping on Monday stressed comprehensively advancing high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Response to the call of the times By Essam A. Sharaf | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-02 10:10

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202412/02/WS674d171fa310f1265a1d0799.html Understanding China means recognizing not just its economic power and global influence, but also its unique ability to balance strength and cooperation. China's willingness to assist other countries because of its deep-rooted cultural values of harmony and cooperation sets it apart on the global stage.

Manufacturing sector on track for recovery By OUYANG SHIJIA | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-12-02 10:08

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202412/02/WS674d1694a310f1265a1d078a.html China's manufacturing sector showed signs of sustained recovery in November, as recent stimulus measures restored confidence among consumers and investors, pointing to strong economic resilience amid ongoing global and domestic challenges, analysts said on Sunday

AI driving faster innovation in mobile app development Chinese applications were installed 15b times globally from Q1 2023 to Q3 2024 By CHENG YU | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-02 10:41

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202412/02/WS674d1e4fa310f1265a1d081e.html China's mobile application market is expected to maintain its overseas momentum, as Chinese players show increasing innovation in the global market, said Wang Wei, general manager of mobile analytics firm AppsFlyer Greater China.

Irán continuará con el asesoramiento militar en Siria para abatir el terrorismo hace 47 min (actualizado: hace 45 min) © 2024 Sputnik

https://noticiaslatam.lat/20241202/iran-continuara-con-el-asesoramiento-militar-en-siria-para-abatir-el-terrorismo-1159432442.html TEHERÁN (Sputnik) — Los asesores militares iraníes, a petición de Damasco, llevan años apoyando a Siria en la lucha contra el terrorismo, y su presencia en el país continuará, comentó el portavoz del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Irán, Ismail Baghaei. © 2024 Sputnik

¿De qué defensas dispone Rusia contra la amenaza de los misiles balísticos? hace 3 horas © 2024 Sputnik

El tema de la defensa eficaz contra las amenazas balísticas adquirió nueva relevancia después de que EEUU autorizara a Ucrania el uso de misiles Atacms contra objetivos en el interior de Rusia, lo que llevó a Moscú a responder con un nuevo misil balístico. ¿De qué herramientas dispone Rusia para protegerse contra este tipo de armas? https://noticiaslatam.lat/20241202/de-que-defensas-dispone-rusia-contra-la-amenaza-de-los-misiles-balisticos-1159262861.html © 2024 Sputnik

Trump es como "un imán para los líderes extranjeros" que buscan favores de EEUU hace 8 horas (actualizado: hace 7 horas) © 2024 Sputnik

Líderes de todo el mundo están contactando con el nuevo equipo de Donald Trump e incluso acudiendo a su residencia en Mar-A-Lago, en Florida, para tratar de ganarse algún favor del próximo mandatario norteamericano, informó este 1 de diciembre el diario 'The Washington Post'. El republicano volverá a la Casa Blanca el próximo 20 de enero. https://noticiaslatam.lat/20241202/trump-es-como-un-iman-para-los-lideres-extranjeros-que-buscan-favores-de-eeuu-1159425105.html © 2024 Sputnik

El indulto de Joe Biden a su hijo es "una caricatura de la democracia" hace 4 horas © 2024 Sputnik

La decisión del presidente estadounidense, Joe Biden, de conceder amnistía a su hijo y librarlo de los cargos penales es una parodia sobre el tema de la democracia, ironizó la portavoz del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores ruso, María Zajárova, en comentarios al medio ruso 'Izvestia'. https://noticiaslatam.lat/20241202/el-indulto-de-joe-biden-a-su-hijo-es-una-caricatura-de-la-democracia-1159427817.html © 2024 Sputnik

RUSIA PREPARA RESPUESTA AL ARMAGEDÓN DESEADO POR LA ADMINISTRACIÓN BIDEN 2 de diciembre de 2024 Thierry Meyssan

RUSIA PREPARA RESPUESTA AL ARMAGEDÓN DESEADO POR LA ADMINISTRACIÓN BIDEN 2 de diciembre de 2024 Thierry Meyssan -Rusia dispone de una amplia gama de respuestas posibles ante los ataques de la OTAN – Red Voltaire | París (Francia) Thierry Meyssan* https://lavozdelarabe.mx/2024/12/02/rusia-prepara-respuesta-al-armagedon-deseado-por-la-administracion-biden/

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World Bank Supports New Project to Revitalize Forests, Enhance Climate Resilience for People in India’s Tripura, Nagaland States

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https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/11/28/world-bank-report-points-to-opportunities-to-strengthen-climate-resilience-in-the-eastern-caribbean Washington, D.C., November 28, 2024 – While climate change impacts pose increasing risk to the long-term growth of Eastern Caribbean states, there are opportunities for these countries to achieve their development goals and increase resilience by responding to these challenges says the World Bank Group’s Country Climate and Development Report for Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, released yesterday in conjunction with the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States Commission (OECS).

Fiji Must Act Now for a Healthier Future, Says New World Bank Report

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World Bank Announces Transformative Energy Access Project to Benefit 400,000 Papua New Guineans

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/11/29/world-bank-announces-transformative-energy-access-project-to-benefit-400-000-papua-new-guineans PORT MORESBY, November 29, 2024 –The World Bank has approved the National Energy Access Transformation (NEAT) Project, a $204 million initiative that will improve the lives of over 400,000 Papua New Guineans by providing reliable electricity. The project will bring electricity to rural households; expand renewable energy generation; support the modernization of the country’s electricity infrastructure; and benefit households, businesses, and communities across the nation.

Mining and Domestic Demand Bolster Mongolia’s Economy, According to New World Bank Report This page in:English Монгол

ULAANBAATAR, November 29, 2024 — Mongolia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.3 percent in 2024 and 6.5 percent in 2025, amid the robust mining production and domestic demand, according to the World Bank’s latest semi-annual Mongolia Economic Update. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/11/18/mining-and-domestic-demand-bolster-mongolia-s-economy-according-to-new-world-bank-report

The United Kingdom Announces Early and Increased Pledge to IDA21

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/11/29/united-kingdom-increased-pledge-to-ida21 London, UK, 29 November 2024 — The United Kingdom has announced a 40% increase in its contribution to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA)—from 1.414 billion GBP in IDA20 and to GBP 1.98 billion GBP in IDA21. The pledge reflects the UK’s commitment to supporting low-income countries achieve sustainable growth, poverty reduction and resilience to crisis.

Non-Oil Sectors Drive Robust Growth in GCC Countries This page in:English العربي

Gulf Economic Update: Navigating the Water Challenge in the GCC RIYADH, December 1, 2024 – The GCC region is estimated to have subdued economic growth of 1.6% in 2024 but is forecast to grow at 4.2% in 2025-2026, according to the Fall edition of the Gulf Economic Update. Growth continues to be driven by the non-oil sector which has shown robust growth of 3.7%, mainly driven by the ongoing diversification efforts and ambitious reforms throughout the region. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/12/01/non-oil-sectors-drive-robust-growth-in-gcc-countries

Economic Inclusion Programs Reach Only 10% of World’s Poorest This page in:English Español Français العربية 中文

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/11/20/economic-inclusion-programs-reach-10-percent-worlds-poorest WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2024 – Economic inclusion programs are cost-effective and impactful but are reaching only about one-in-ten people living in extreme poverty, according to a World Bank report released today.

Argentina boosts transport and energy access for poorest with World Bank support This page in:English Español

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/11/19/argentina-boosts-transport-and-energy-access-for-poorest-with-world-bank-support "These projects will help advance reforms that improve the efficiency and delivery of public services in the transport and electricity sectors, while protecting the most vulnerable population through social tariffs," said Marianne Fay, World Bank Country Director for Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Will Generative AI make good jobs harder to find? Yan LiuChristine Zhenwei Qiang November 01, 2024 This page in: English Français العربية

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/digital-development/will-generative-ai-make-good-jobs-harder-to-find- Youth unemployment and underemployment are growing challenges worldwide, especially for college graduates. Families have long invested in higher education for their children, dreaming of careers in fields that require specific skills and expertise like law, banking, engineering, or diplomacy. College enrollment rates surged, tripling from 14% in 1990 to 42% in 2022. Yet, many of these ambitions have not materialized. In 2023, one in five young people globally were not in employment, education, or training, with women making up two-thirds of this group. In the United States, over half of recent college graduates are in jobs that do not require a college degree.

Investing in safer and higher-quality roads could save lives in the Dominican Republic Mikel Tejada IbañezRohan ShahLeslie Nii Odartey Mills November 15, 2024 This page in: English Español

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/latinamerica/carreteras-mas-seguras-mejor-calidad-salvarian-vidas-republica-dominicana The roads of the Dominican Republic are its development arteries. They carry people, goods, ideas, and dreams through a land network that extends mainly from southeast to northwest, linking Santo Domingo with ports and airports, and connecting the country's economic and tourist hubs.

Can we tackle poverty and climate change at the same time? Timothy ClayNazia MoqueetVictoria Strokova November 07, 2024 This page in: English Français Español العربية

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/climatechange/can-we-tackle-poverty-and-climate-change-at-the-same-time- Human, ecological and climate systems are deeply connected. Our jobs, health, and even cultural values all stem from our natural surroundings. As a result, climate change has emerged as the most significant challenge of our lifetime and is fast becoming the new paradigm for global development.

The 2023 “PISA” for socioemotional skills: are teenagers in Latin America alright? Victoria LevinNoël Muller November 19, 2024 This page in: English Español

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/latinamerica/habilidades-socioemocionales-como-estan-los-adolescentes-en-america-latina The OECD is famous for PISA, the tests that assess the performance of 15-year-olds across over 100 countries in reading, math, and science every three years since 2000. The results of the latest round in 2022 showed that Latin American adolescents are in a learning crisis: out of every four students in the region, three do not have basic math skills and two do not have basic reading skills.