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New mechanism to boost response to climate change

The Systematic Observations Finance Facility (the SOFF) will plug this data gaps, a release from WMO said…reports Asian Lite News. A new United Nations Coalition Fund would be launched at the upcoming

October 29, 2021

-Top News·Environment·UK News

UK takes all countries off virus ‘red list’

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the red category would remain “as a precautionary measure” in case it was needed later…reports Asian Lite News. Britain on Thursday said it was removing the last

October 29, 2021

-Top News·COVID-19·UK News

UNDP lauds vulnerable nations on tackling climate crisis

In total, 178 countries representing 79.3 per cent of global GHG emissions, plan to submit enhanced NDCs — up from just 75 countries in 2019. Of this group, 160 countries have strengthened

October 29, 2021

-Top News·UK News

How to stay safe this Autumn?

Experts warn of double-threat of Covid and flu. Scientists are warning of a particularly bad flu season while Covid cases surge. However, there are things we can all do to limit the

October 28, 2021

-Top News·Health·UK News

COP26: Modi to play crucial role

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to play his crucial part in delivering climate ambition through the carbon market mechanism, hanging since the 2019 Madrid conference, at the upcoming two-week Glasgow Climate

October 28, 2021

-Top News·Asia News·UK News

Sunak delivers Budget for stronger economy

A new temporary business rates relief for the hospitality industry, a freeze on fuel and alcohol duties and increasing the country’s National Living Wage to GBP 9.50 from April 2022, were among

October 28, 2021

-Top News·Economy·UK News

Prince Charles to deliver opening address at COP26

Charles, 72, who will be with his wife Camilla, is to deliver opening remarks as he did at COP21 in Paris in 2015…reports Asian Lite News. Heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles will speak at

October 28, 2021

-Top News·UK News·World News

Cambridge college hands over looted African bronze

Jesus College is the first UK institution to hand back a Benin bronze, raising pressure on other establishments, including the British Museum, to follow suit…reports Asian Lite News. To cheers and a

October 28, 2021

-Top News·AFRICA NEWS·UK News

Johnson says COP26 ‘in the balance’

Under the UK’s presidency of COP this year, the premier said, 80 percent of the global economy had committed to net zero emissions by 2050, up from 30 percent before…reports Asian Lite

October 28, 2021

-Top News·UK News·World News

Leeds Mayor Honours Indian-origin dancer

Chiragi Solanki is conducting workshops and classes for the elderly communities to keep them healthy. She also helps children with special needs in school, for their well-being through dance activities … reports

October 28, 2021

-Top News·Arts & Culture·UK News

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