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World's first impact bond on weather, climate data opens for contributions

Nov 16, 2025

Belem [Brazil], November 16: he Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) today opened for contributions to raise USD 200 million towards a climate impact bond aimed at strengthening systematic observation of the planet and help close critical weather and climate data gaps.
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OECD countries spent 9.3% of their GDP on health in 2024

Nov 16, 2025

Paris [France], November 16: Member states of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) spent 9.3% of their GDP on health in 2024, less than the peak during COVID-19, but higher than pre-pandemic levels. In 16 OECD countries, health spending accounts for at least 10% of GDP, and in the average OECD country, public spending on health represents 15% of government expenditure, according to a new OECD report.

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Arab League calls for promoting values of tolerance, coexistence, mutual respect, inter-cultural dialogue

Nov 16, 2025

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Roundup: BBC editing scandal deepens credibility crisis

Nov 15, 2025

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Russia's goods trade surplus narrows in first 9 months of 2025

Nov 15, 2025

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Several killed in bus crash in Stockholm, Sweden: police

Nov 15, 2025

Helsinki [Finland], November 15: Several people were killed and others injured in a bus accident in the Swedish capital Stockholm on Friday, Swedish police said.
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Short circuit blamed for deadly BiH retirement home fire

Nov 15, 2025

Sarajevo [Bosnia and Herzegovina], November 15: Local authorities on Friday said that last week's fatal fire at a retirement home in Tuzla, northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), was caused by...
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U.S. stocks close mixed

Nov 15, 2025

New York [US], November 15: U.S. stocks ended mixed on Friday.
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U.S. defense secretary announces military operation in Western Hemisphere

Nov 15, 2025
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BBC apologises to Trump over speech edit but rejects defamation claim

Nov 15, 2025
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Google ad tech antitrust trial closing arguments moved back

Nov 15, 2025
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FAA halves flight cuts to 3% as airlines push for end

Nov 15, 2025
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COP30 talks focus on adaptation as fossil fuels left off agenda

Nov 15, 2025
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UN says Israeli wall crosses Lebanon border

Nov 15, 2025
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Sudan’s Military Equipment Case- Imminent Trial; UAE reaffirms its steadfast position: “No tolerance for illegal activity undermining state security; no transit for conflicts; no refuge for smugglers”

Nov 14, 2025
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51 bodies recovered

Nov 14, 2025
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Major corruption scandal engulfs top Zelensky allies

Nov 14, 2025
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Tehran taps run dry as water crisis deepens across Iran

Nov 14, 2025
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Several suspects arrested in Pakistan after deadly suicide bombing in capital

Nov 14, 2025
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France marks 10 years since Paris terror attacks that killed 130

Nov 14, 2025
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More than 30 people killed after bus plunges 200m down a ravine in Peru

Nov 14, 2025
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Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal people signed

Nov 14, 2025
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Israeli settler violence may undermine Gaza ceasefire efforts, says Rubio

Nov 14, 2025
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US calls for international action to cut weapons supply to Sudan paramilitaries

Nov 14, 2025
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US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain

Nov 14, 2025
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Russia oil refining drops 3% despite Ukraine drone attacks

Nov 14, 2025