The forthcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP30 – to be held in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025, is a decisive moment in international climate action. By September 2025, countries have to submit the third round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) that will determine whether the targets of the Paris Agreement remain within reach. NDCs are countries' climate plans, setting national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets and means of implementation. Parties to the Paris Agreement must update them every five years to ensure progress towards the agreement's temperature target. The updated NDCs cover a timeframe up to 2035 and must align with the outcomes of the first global stocktake and with Parties' long-term GHG emissions reduction objectives. Analysis by the United Nations Environment Programme shows that current efforts would lead to global warming of between 2.6 and 3.1 °C by 2100. Therefore, NDCs should demonstrate increased ambition, backed by concrete measures to deliver on the targets. Those major economies that have already submitted NDCs 3.0 (Brazil, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States) have set higher targets for 2035 compared with 2030. However, these pledges would already take up about 36 % of the remaining post-2030 carbon budget for 1.5 °C, while these Parties represent only 19.2 % of global emissions. The EU needs to submit its collective NDC 3.0 in September 2025, informed by the legislative proposal for amending the European Climate Law with a climate target for 2040. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Composer Myoma Nyein’s band is in hot water again after granting permission for the National Democratic Force to use the song “Lu Chun Lu Kaung” as a campaign anthem.

This week’s editorial discussion plots the Spring Revolution’s future after the United Wa State Army bowed to Beijing.

The parties eager to contest the polls are mostly military-led or coopted outfits, with the exception of the People’s Party led by former student activist Ko Ko Gyi.

Min Aung Hlaing’s meeting with Xi Jinping underscores Chinese support for junta and its plans for an election expected to cement military rule.    

The Cold War ended on Washington’s terms, the post-Cold War won’t Read Full Article at RT.com

Protesters have marked the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end with criticism of Tokyo’s stance on the Kurils and Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

Some food delivery riders in Indonesia were moved to tears after receiving food orders placed by overseas netizens demonstrating their support following protests in the country.TikTok user aktaasli, an Indonesian delivery rider, thanked a Grab user from Singapore in an emotional video uploaded on Monday (Sept 1), which has since been viewed 1.2 million times and has over 200,000 likes.In the video, the teary-eyed man said he has had less gigs as roads were closed, and schools and offices were not open.He then showed a chat record on the Grab app with a customer, who said that she is from Singapore, and the order is meant for delivery riders in Indonesia.Wiping away tears, aktaasli said that foreigners empathised and cared for them.

Every city houses a complex society — individuals with their dreams and aspirations, families with their hopes and fears, communities with their own identities and pride — all co-existing in a dynamic and even messy way, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Wednesday (Sept 3). Ong, who is also Coordinating Minister for Social Polices, was speaking at the 3rd NUS Cities Symposium, where he addressed how cities are living entities which undergo natural cycles, thereby requiring efforts to be invested to «rehabilitate, nurture, strengthen and rejuvenate themselves». Citing Singapore's addition as a Blue Zone in September 2023, Ong said that he was «not sure Singapore deserved to be one».A Blue Zone is an area where more people live to be centenarians. The first five of such zones identified were Nicoya in Costa Rica, Ikaria in Greece, Sardinia in Italy, Okinawa in Japan, and Loma Linda in the US.Recounting a conversation with Dr Michel Poulain, one of three founders of Blue Zones, Ong shared an insight.

More than a third of Singaporeans, or 35.9 per cent, had decided which party to vote for even before this year’s General Election was officially called, a post-election study by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) has found.Researchers from the IPS at the National University of Singapore polled 2,872 people of voting age from May 8 to June 30.The General Election, which was held on May 3, saw the People’s Action Party (PAP) increase its share of votes to 65.57 per cent from 61.24 per cent.The PAP won 87 out of 97 seats, while the remaining 10, as well as two non-constituency MP seats, went to the Workers’ Party (WP).The results of the survey, which were released on Tuesday (Sept 2), found that over one-third of respondents indicated that they had already made up their mind on which party to back even before Parliament was dissolved on April 15.More than a third, or 36.3 per cent, also said that they decided on their vote following the dissolution of Parliament and during the nine-days of election hustings.Only 18.1 per cent of voters made up their mind on which candidate or party to back on Polling Day.

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar emphasized the importance of predictability in global politics amidst shifting relations with China and US tariffs. He highlighted the need for closer collaboration between India, the EU, and Germany due to global strategic and economic volatility. Wadephul stressed the Western nations' desire for peace in Ukraine, noting Russia's unwillingness to negotiate despite efforts.

Lady Hardinge Medical College doctors wrongly certified two hearing-impaired NEET candidates. AIIMS experts re-evaluated them after a court order. The AIIMS report revealed a significant discrepancy in disability assessment. The court allowed the students to participate in the second round of counselling. Disability rights activists are demanding an inquiry into LHMC's certification process.

Arvind Kejriwal, AAP national convenor, will assess flood-hit Punjab alongside Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, reviewing relief efforts and engaging with affected residents. Saurabh Bharadwaj is already in Punjab with aid, as AAP leaders and citizens nationwide send supplies. With all 23 districts affected and a rising death toll, Punjab faces its worst floods in decades, prompting widespread support.

Tejashwi Yadav has strongly criticized PM Modi, accusing him of hypocrisy in the mother 'abuse' row, citing past controversial remarks. Yadav highlighted Modi's comments about Nitish Kumar's «DNA» and his campaigning for rape accused Prajwal Revanna.

India has exempted specific migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet from penal action under the new immigration law. Simultaneously, US President Donald Trump has labeled India as the «most tariffed nation,» asserting that New Delhi proposed a «no tariff» trade agreement. These developments occur amidst evolving global political and economic dynamics.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s intelligence agency, with support from international partners, has killed a senior al-Shabaab commander in a planned operation in the Hiiraan region, the government said Wednesday.

The Reform leader and MP is due to say Britain has become an 'authoritarian censorship regime' after the arrest of Irish writer Graham Linehan for posting trans-critical tweets.

Rachel Reeves attempted to calm markets by stressing her fiscal rules after interest rates on UK gilts crept up again this morning - having spiked to 27-year highs yesterday.

Lyanne Kennedy, 44, was seen with tears in her eyes after spending over two hours with her 19-year-old in Women's Penitentiary Number Five.

The Deputy Prime Minister said she 'deeply regrets' the error made when purchasing her £800,000 seaside apartment in Hove, East Sussex.

La campagne pour le Mondial se poursuit, et les Panthères auront à cœur de briller une fois de plus durant cette campagne. Bien que l'essentiel est ailleurs, il est important de négocier au mieux cette rencontre dont tout autre résultat qu'une victoire serait une épine dans le pied. La trêve internationale entamée, les joueurs ont regagné leurs sélections respectives pour les qualifications du Mondial. Les Panthères en lice pour une place affronteront les Seychelles ce mercredi 3 (...) - FOOTBALL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

L'ancien ministre de la justice Congolaise a été reconnu coupable et condamné à trois ans de travaux forcés, malgré les preuves qui démentent les allégations faites. Des faits de détournements de fonds lui seraient reprochés. L'ex-garde des Sceaux, âgé de 37 ans, était accusé d'avoir tenté de détourner près de 20 millions de dollars américains dans le cadre d'un marché pour la construction d'une nouvelle prison à Kisangani (nord-est de la RDC). Clamant son innocence depuis le début du (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

La récente réforme visant l'harmonisation des coefficients des matières au premier cycle a suscité de nombreux débats. Certains y voient une menace pour les matières scientifiques, pourtant jugées stratégiques pour le développement industriel du Gabon. Toutefois, cette lecture est réductrice. L'harmonisation n'est pas un recul, mais une mesure de cohérence et d'équité qui répond aux besoins d'une éducation moderne et inclusive. D'abord, il convient de rappeler que l'école forme des (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met Congolese leader Denis Sassou Nguesso on the sidelines of World War II anniversary events in China Read Full Article at RT.com

New Delhi remains committed to the principles of free trade, Russia’s foreign minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Any settlement of the Ukraine conflict must eliminate its root causes and address Russia’s security concerns, FM Sergey Lavrov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Putin aide Yury Ushakov said he hoped the US president was joking when he suggested the three nations were plotting against Washington Read Full Article at RT.com

The AU’s human rights body has advised African states not to adopt migration policies that could turn the continent into a “dumping zone” Read Full Article at RT.com

London maintains a colonialist-like grip on Kiev in order to extract wealth, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

E Wing at HMP Downview is reserved for trans women with a history of sexual or violent offending who are in possession of a gender recognition certificate.

Cairo (HOL) — The Arab League has agreed to cancel 75 percent of Somalia’s debts after Mogadishu requested relief from nearly four decades of unpaid annual membership contributions, Somali officials said Tuesday.