People who have been displaced by the war fear Hezbollah might be hiding among them
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have killed at least 18 people, including eight women and four children, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said. A strike on a building east of Lebanon killed at least six people. Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 46 people in Gaza so far, Gaza’s Health Ministry said.
The problem with banning masks at protests is more than just that
The first protests by Boston Tea Party in 1773 took place on December 16, when a group of protesters threw tea into the sea. Protesters had smeared their faces with soot and were wearing handkerchiefs as they threw tea into the sea. However, it wasn’t known that the protesters dumped tea in Boston to be known.
Not enough countries are increasing their renewable energy plans
A report by Breakthrough Institute found that over 130 countries pledged to triple their renewable capacity last year, but only eight of them have updated their national renewable energy targets. The report said the existing plans in 2023 were already enough to double global renewable energy capacity. It added that countries’ existing plans in 2023 were already enough to double global renewable energy capacity.
Trump is back, how Biden will change his “America’s back” message at the G20
US President Joe Biden will be meeting with leaders from the Asia Pacific Economic Community (APEC) in Hawaii this week. “I would look to Biden to make some practical points, because the likelihood of Trump administration imposing tariffs is real,” Daniel Russel, former assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, said.
The U.N. ambassador is being tapped by Trump
US President Donald Trump has nominated New York Representative Elise Stefanik to serve as the US Ambassador to the United Nations (UN). Stefanik is the Chairwoman of the House Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. If confirmed by the US Senate, she’ll replace Nikki Haley as the US Ambassador to the UN.
The 29th Congress of the United Nations on Climate Finance will begin without leaders and Trump looms large
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will hold its next round of climate talks, which will be held in Paris from December 2 to 11. Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, 196 countries had agreed to limit global warming to “safe levels” before the end of the century. However, the US recently announced it would pull out of the pact.
The mediation efforts on Gaza have been suspended
Israeli food, water and medical aid has reached the Gaza Strip’s northern section for the first time since Israel began a new military campaign there last month, COGAT, the Israeli military body in charge of humanitarian aid to Gaza, said. It’s the first time any aid has reached the far north since Israel began a new military campaign there last month.
Body casts from Pompeii reveal who the victims were
DNA evidence has contradicted historical assumptions about the existence and relationships of the ancient people, a study by Emory University researchers said. The results of the genetics study show that people have a tendency to make up stories about their gender and family relationships in the past. “These judgements were made without really any scientific data,” anthropologist John Lindo said.
Firefighters gain ground over a blaze thanks to decreased winds
The wildfires in California, US, that have destroyed 132 homes and other structures are being fed by the Santa Ana winds, officials said. The winds are expected to continue for at least another four days. Over 10,000 people remain under orders to evacuate as the Mountain Fire continues to endanger over 3,000 structures around Camarillo in Ventura County.
Biden had a lot of support from young voters this year
US Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Joe Biden in the US presidential election, said, “I can’t say I didn’t try my best.” She added, “I’m confident that there will be change coming and I’m anxious to work with people who will make it happen.” Harris claimed that she had sought the support of young voters during her campaign.