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COP29: Climate disaster fund for poor countries ‘ready’

Baku, Azerbaijan—A long-sought disaster relief fund to help vulnerable countries weather the storm of climate change will start handing out aid next year, officials at...

World leaders meet for climate talks, but big names missing

Dozens of world leaders convene in Azerbaijan on Tuesday for COP29 but many big names are skipping the UN climate talks where the impact...

Thunberg stages pro-democracy rally in Georgia

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg staged a pro-democracy rally in Georgia's capital of Tbilisi to denounce "authoritarianism" in the country and neighboring Azerbaijan, where...

COP29 opens after Trump win with call for cooperation

Baku, Azerbaijan—The COP29 climate talks opened Monday in Azerbaijan with a call to show global cooperation was not "down for the count," as Donald Trump's...

DENR, Loyzaga to lead Philippine delegation for COP29 in Azerbaijan

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Friday stressed the importance of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to help address financing gaps...

UN rapporteur: Free climate activist ahead of COP29

GENEVA — The UN rapporteur on environmental defenders on Thursday urged Azerbaijan to free Anar Mammadli, saying his detention seemed aimed at silencing climate...

Azerbaijan hopeful for COP29 due to US-China progress on financing

“Many climate observers had hoped Azerbaijan would seize the opportunity at the UN General Assembly to show leadership by setting ambitious new targets.” NEW YORK...

Damaging cost of climate change

ONLY 55 days to the 12-day UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, some countries this early have shown they are “holding back” their...

Yulo settles for bronze in world tourney, Malabuyo makes finals

Tokyo Olympian Carlos Yulo picked up a bronze medal, while Filipino-American bet Emma Malabuyo stayed in contention for a medal, also in the floor...

Architectural marvels of Baku

A journey through Azerbaijan’s astonishing modern landscape As I mentioned in my last week’s column, I flew to Azerbaijan not knowing what to expect from...

Azerbaijan: Take another look

When my friends found out I was preparing for a trip to Azerbaijan, all of them asked the same question – “Where is that?”  I...

Iran and Russia denounce West over Caucasus tensions

Tehran, Iran -- Iran and Russia on Monday denounced European and US interference in tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan at a meeting in Tehran...

Azerbaijan hosts joint drills with ally Turkey near Armenia border

BAKU,  Azerbaijan—Azerbaijan’s defense ministry said on Monday it had begun joint drills with its ally Turkey near the border with Armenia, weeks after Baku...

European security summit clouded by Azerbaijan snub, but hopes high

Granada,  Spain—Europe’s quest to build a common geopolitical purpose brought four dozen of its leaders to Granada on Thursday, but its credibility suffered a...
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