Vulnerable nations want talks to end with ambitious climate actions
Katowice (Poland), Dec 14 (IANS) The Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) on Thursday highlighted the outcome of its recent Virtual Summit and the Jumemej Declaration which …
World Bank, Canada, Britain to assist nations move away from coal
Katowice (Poland), Dec 13 (IANS) The World Bank, Canada and Britain on Thursday announced financial, technical and advisory support for developing countries that have decided …
Over 28,500 Indian workers died in Gulf nations since 2014
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) A total of 28,523 Indian workers died in the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries from 2014 to 2018, the …
UN’s climate chief asks nations to finish talks with strong outcome
Katowice (Poland), Dec 12 (IANS) As the crucial two-week long climate negotiations by nearly 200 nation draws closer to culminate, UN’s climate chief Patricia Espinosa …
Nations share green transition plans in line with Paris pact
Katowice (Poland), Dec 12 (IANS) The political phase of the ongoing UN climate negotiations, amid the assembly of nearly 200 nations delegates, including India, was …
Global investors want nations to step up climate action
Katowice (Poland), Dec 10 (IANS) Global investors — the single largest policy intervention from corporates on climate change — on Monday called on governments around …
Hope OPEC decides output without hurting consumer nations: Pradhan
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IAN) The government on Friday expressed confidence that whatever decision the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) takes on output cuts …
Developed nations reduced emissions: UN report
Katowice (Poland), Dec 7 (IANS) Developed nations reduced emissions by 13 per cent in 26 years and since 2010 these have decreased by 4.4 per …
Arab nations outmanoeuvre US to defeat anti-Hamas resolution at UN
United Nations, Dec 7 (IANS) Arab nations have deftly outmanoeuvred the US at the UN to defeat a resolution it sponsored condemning Hamas by requiring …
UN chief asks nations to redefine climate mitigation plans
Katowice (Poland), Dec 4 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called upon the nations to redefine their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to mitigate climate …
Cutting trade barriers imperative for all nations: Jaitley
Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said trading across borders has become an “economic imperative of our times” and it …
Kenya rules out bidding to host 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
Nairobi, Dec 1 (IANS) Kenya says it will not apply to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, after the Confederation of African …
G-20 agenda should focus on developing nations’ priorities: Modi
Buenos Aires, Nov 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it was time the developing nations’ priorities found a place of preference on …
Indians in Argentina bridge between two nations: Modi
Buenos Aires, Nov 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi who arrived here to participate in the G20 Summit, sought the help of the Indians in …
Seven nations to participate in 2-day farm and food meet in Ranchi
Ranchi, Nov 26 (IANS) Seven countries will participate in a 2-day Global Agriculture and Food Summit here at Khelgaon, beginning November 29, an official said …
Vulnerable nations plead to raise ambition of climate targets by 2020
Majuro (Marshall Islands), Nov 22 (IANS) Leaders at the Climate Vulnerable Forum on Thursday called on world’s governments to raise the ambition of their climate …
Serbia win Nations League promotion
Belgrade, Nov 21 (IANS) Serbia were promoted to the higher league after they beat Lithuania 4-1 to top Group 4 of League C of the …
Netherlands draw 2-2 with Germany to reach Nations League semis
Gelsenkirchen (Germany), Nov 20 (IANS) A stoppage-time goal by Virgil van Dijk gave the Netherlands a 2-2 draw with Germany and lifted the Dutch into …
Algeria qualify for 2019 African Cup of Nations
Algiers, Nov 19 (IANS) Algeria crushed Togo 4-1 to qualify for the African Cup of Nations (CAN) to be held in Cameroon in 2019. Manchester …
Swiss pound Belgium 5-2 in Nations League
Lucerne (Switzerland), Nov 19 (IANS) Switzerland fought back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Belgium 5-2 and claim a berth in the final phase of …
Haiti best Nicaragua 2-0 in Concacaf Nations League
Managua, Nov 18 (IANS) Haiti defeated Nicaragua 2-0 here to stay perfect in the opening stage of the inaugural Concacaf Nations League tournament. The Haitians …
Serbia defeat Montenegro in pursuit of UEFA Nations League promotion
Belgrade, Nov 18 (IANS) Serbia remain atop Group 4 in the League C of the UEFA Nations League after beating group runners-up Montenegro 2-1 here. …
Portugal keeps Italy off scoreboard to move into Nations League finals
Rome, Nov 18 (IANS) The Portugal football squad tied Italy 0-0 at San Siro Stadium and so added the point it was lacking to move …
Netherlands beat France to stay alive in Nations League
Rotterdam, Nov 17 (IANS) The Netherlands defeated France 2-0 to stay in the battle for berths in the final stage of the UEFA Nations League. …
Denmark register win vs Wales in Nations League
Cardiff, Nov 17 (IANS) Denmark defeated Wales 2-1 to punch their ticket for the final stage of the UEFA Nations League. The victory here on …
26 nations to participate at 10th Indian Ocean Naval Symposium
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) As many as 26 of the 32 countries that constitute the membership of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) are …
9 new nations to debut at World Boxing Championships
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Nine new nations from four Confederations including a boxing power Scotland will make their debut in the upcoming 10th edition …
Alba returns to Spain’s UEFA Nations League tie vs Croatia
Madrid, Nov 8 (IANS) Spain national La Roja team coach Luis Enrique on Thursday called up Jordi Alba for a crucial UEFA Nations League clash …
Domestic violence common in developing nations: Study
London, Nov 1 (IANS) Societal acceptance of domestic violence against women is prevalent in developing countries with 36 per cent of the global population justifying …
Vets in 14 African nations get infectious disease training
Rome, Oct 31 (IANS/AKI) Some 180 veterinarians from 14 African countries will benefit from a training programme launched by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation …
Cabinet okays BRICS nations’ pact on cooperation in social, labour sphere
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an agreement signed among BRICS nations for cooperation in the social and labour sphere, …
Cabinet approves environment pact signed by BRICS nations
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed among the BRICS nations on …
Envoys of 4 nations present credentials
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The Ambassadors of Kuwait, Belgium, Portugal and Cambodia presented their credentials to President Ram Nath Kovind at a ceremony held …
Modi calls for partnership with oil producing nations
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Blaming the current marketing practice for high oil prices, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday made a strong case for …
Bulgaria defeat Cyprus 2-1 to top Nations League group
Sofia (Bulgaria), Oct 14 (IANS) Bulgaria fought back from a goal down to beat Cyprus 2-1 at home in the UEFA Nations League. The visitors …
Ireland earn first point of Nations League with 0-0 draw vs Denmark
Dublin, Oct 14 (IANS) The Republic of Ireland played out a goalless draw at home to Denmark to earn their first point in the UEFA …
Croatia and England draw 0-0 in Nations League tie
Rijeka (Croatia), Oct 13 (IANS) World Cup runners-up Croatia and the team they beat to reach the final, England, played to a 0-0 draw in …
Germany gear up for Nations League match vs Netherlands
Berlin, Oct 10 (IANS) Germany’s national football team held a training session on Wednesday gearing up for their UEFA Nations League clash with the Netherlands. …
Germany facing striker problem ahead of crunch Nations League ties
Berlin, Oct 10 (IANS) Times couldn’t be more challenging for German national coach Joachim Loew. With Germany set to face the Netherlands this Saturday and …
Havertz, Rudiger out of Germany list, Can in for Nations League match
Berlin, Oct 8 (IANS) Germany midfielder Kai Havertz and defender Antonio Rudiger were out of the list announced by their national team coach Joachim Low …
185 nations to decide the new King for FIDE on Wednesday
Chennai, Oct 2 (IANS) On Wednesday, 185 nations (some through their proxies) would decide the new King and his team to govern the world chess …