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South Korea’s National Assembly passes ban on dog meat consumption

South Korea’s National Assembly passes ban on dog meat consumption

SEOUL: The National Assembly passed a special bill banning dog meat consumption Tuesday, paving the way for ending the practice that has fallen out of favor in recent decades. The bill, which bans the breeding, butchering, distributing and selling of dogs for meat, passed through the parliament with 208 votes in favor and 2 abstentions. […]

UN Chief calls for peace, climate action in New Year message

UN Chief calls for peace, climate action in New Year message

NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for global unity to make 2024 a year for “building trust and hope” following the immense suffering, violence, and climate chaos that characterized 2023. “Humanity is strongest when we stand together. 2024 must be a year for rebuilding trust and restoring hope,” expressed Mr. Guterres in […]

The ABCs of Sustainable Development Goals and Sudan’s situation XI

The ABCs of Sustainable Development Goals and Sudan’s situation XI

Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities By Dr. Hassan Humeida Kiel, Germany: Sustainable Development Goal 10 seeks to reduce inequalities in societies around the world. Such an aim is embodied in spreading opportunities and ensuring their equality among peoples through legislation and policies that guarantee the improvement of the living conditions of all people, especially in work, […]

The ABCs of Sustainable Development Goals and Sudan’s situation X

The ABCs of Sustainable Development Goals and Sudan’s situation X

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure By Dr. Hassan Humeida Kiel, Germany: The ninth goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals seeks to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation. In practice, this goal represents the core basis for global economic growth and sustainable development until 2030. Its importance is […]

Kyrgyzstan welcomes COP28 “historic results”

Kyrgyzstan welcomes COP28 “historic results”

BISHKEK: Kyrgyzstan welcomes the historic results of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), held under the chairmanship of the United Arab Emirates on November 30 – December 12 in Dubai. “We especially highlight the decision to create a fund to compensate for damage and losses […]

Kyrgyzstan invites China’s Sinomach to set up electric vehicle assembly plant

Kyrgyzstan invites China’s Sinomach to set up electric vehicle assembly plant

By Kuban Andymen BISHKEK: Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Economy and Commerce Daniyar Amangeldiev said that China might consider the possibility of establishing assembly production and dealership networks in the Central Asian state. During talks in Beijing with the Chairman of the Board of China Hi-tech New Energy Auto Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Sinomach Corporation, […]

The ABCs of Sustainable Development Goals and Sudan’s situation IX

The ABCs of Sustainable Development Goals and Sudan’s situation IX

Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all By Dr. Hassan Humeida Kiel, Germany: Sustainable Development Goal 8 seeks to provide decent work and to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. According to experts in […]

“Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience” is theme of Laos’ Chairmanship in ASEAN 2024

“Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience” is theme of Laos’ Chairmanship in ASEAN 2024

VIENTIANE: “Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience” will be the theme of Laos’ Chairmanship in ASEAN 2024. The theme aligns with Laos’ promise to build and achieve a more connected and resilient ASEAN. Laos succeeded Indonesia as Chair of ASEAN, the international organization in Southeast Asia that has 10 member countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, […]

2 billion trees to be planted in Kazakhstan by 2025

2 billion trees to be planted in Kazakhstan by 2025

ASTANA: Two billion trees will be planted in Kazakhstan by 2025, the Ministry of Ecology, Geology, and Natural Resources has said. In January 2021, the Kazakh government developed the national project «Green Kazakhstan» that included four directions. Under the first direction «Taza Kazakhstan» (Clean Kazakhstan), there will be a reduction in emissions by 20% at […]

UAE announces $30 billion Global Climate Fund

UAE announces $30 billion Global Climate Fund

DUBAI: United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the establishment of a $30 billion fund for global climate solutions. Designed to bridge the climate financing gap and facilitate affordable access, the fund aims to stimulate the raising and investment of $250 billion by 2030, Sheikh Mohammed said in his address […]

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