Ashok Swain, Special to Gulf News

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US shocks the world, exits Paris climate pact again

Trump's Paris exit kick starts fresh debate on America's role in climate leadership

On Friday, nearly 150 congressional Democrats signed a resolution condemning President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accords

How far-right narratives fan the flames of division

As LA burns, far-right exploits tragedy, blaming diversity and spreading disinformation

California wildfires rage on, but misinformation spreads just as quickly —reminding us to seek truth in the midst of crisis

2025 brings a world teetering on the edge of chaos

Bracing for cascading global crises with strategies to navigate turbulent times

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Why 2025 will be a make-or-break year for EU

France, Germany must lead with vision to uphold solidarity and integration principles

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How AI could solve the world's looming water wars

AI transforms hydro-diplomacy, turning water wars into treaties of the future

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Why ICC’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu matters

Move sets a key precedent for justice, deterring crimes despite enforcement issues

An October 28, 2024 file photo of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (centre) speaking to Defence Minister Yoav Gallant (left).

COP29 exposes deep divides in climate action

COP29 in Baku sparks fierce debate over climate action and global inequalities

COP29 underscores that climate justice is not merely an aspiration, but a vital foundation for a sustainable and resilient future for all

Undermining ICC's independence to shield Israel

The Gaza investigation challenges the ICC’s ability to maintain accountability

The International Criminal Court has announced an external investigation into accusations of sexual misconduct against its chief prosecutor.

Priyanka Gandhi: A catalyst for women in politics

Her impact extends beyond Congress, influencing the broader fabric of Indian democracy

Congress General Secretary and candidate for Wayanad by-elections, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra waves to the crowd during the corner meeting in Wayanad on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)

Trump’s victory could reshape global climate efforts

Second Trump term threatens US leadership in climate action, impacting the world’s future

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his wife former US First Lady Melania Trump at Madison Square Garden in New York, October 27, 2024.

Far-right rise pushes EU toward strict refugee policies

Anti-immigration rhetoric shapes Europe’s future, keeping refugees central to EU debates

Resurgence of far-right parties across Europe has placed the refugee issue back at the centre of the EU’s political agenda

Nihon Hidankyo and struggle for a nuclear-free world

Atom bomb survivors endured, but their pain and plea for peace must never be forgotten

A photo dated September 1945 of the remains of the Prefectural Industry Promotion Building after the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima, Japan. The Nobel Peace Prize was on October 11, 2024 awarded to the Japanese anti-nuclear group Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha.

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