Countries remain divided as fifth U.N. plastics treaty talks begin
By Valerie Volcovici and Joyce Lee (Reuters) – As delegates from 175 countries gathered in Busan, South Korea on Monday for the fifth round of talks aimed at securing an…
ME conflict remains at risk of escalation, oil and gold can help hedge risk
Investing.com — The ongoing Middle East conflict, marked by escalating tensions and persistent hostilities, remains a critical risk factor for global stability. Analysts at UBS emphasize that while the situation…
Factbox-Takeaways from the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan
By Katy Daigle BAKU, Azerbaijan (Reuters) – This year’s U.N. climate summit delivered a deal on climate finance two days past deadline, after two weeks of tense negotiations. Here are…
