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Governments worldwide have invested $2 trillion in clean energy since 2020, tripling the post-2008 levels, driven by energy security concerns and industrial policy, the IEA reports.

Halving food loss and waste could reduce global agricultural greenhouse emissions by 4% and decrease the number of undernourished people by 153 million, FAO says.

Russia remains a major energy player despite global challenges, with over 90% of its energy exports going to friendly countries, Putin declared at the Russian Energy Week forum.

The European Council has adopted the Internal Market Emergency and Resilience Act to strengthen crisis preparedness, coordinating responses across EU member states.

The Swiss National Bank reduced its interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.00%, marking the third such move in 2024, in response to global market trends and economic pressures.

In 2023, 81% of global renewable capacity additions were cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives, marking a key milestone in cost competitiveness for renewables, according to IRENA’s report.

Modi and Zelensky met during the UNGA in New York, with discussions focused on peace efforts in Ukraine and India’s diplomatic stance on conflict resolution.

Modi and Zelensky met during the UNGA in New York, with discussions focused on peace efforts in Ukraine and India’s diplomatic stance on conflict resolution.

Prime Minister Modi met with leading tech CEOs in New York to discuss India’s growing role in global tech, including AI, semiconductors, and digital infrastructure.

The WTTC report reveals how the pandemic disproportionately impacted women and youth in the global travel and tourism sector, resulting in severe job losses and slow recovery.