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Press freedom deteriorates globally due to the fake content industry, while illiberal incumbents contribute to the decline of democracy. Poverty persists, with child wasting as a key indicator. The world is faced with pressing challenges like inequality and climate change that require immediate action. Freedom, democracy, and equality are at stake, and the interrelatedness of these issues must be acknowledged. The international community's collective will and action are crucial to create a more equitable and sustainable future. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/wOsRn8k

Russia launched a fresh drone assault on Ukraine, targeting the Russian border city of Belgorod. The Ukrainian Air Force shot down 21 of the 49 drones launched. An attack on Kharkiv resulted in 28 people wounded and damage to several buildings. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed to have hit decision-making centers and military facilities in Kharkiv, including the Kharkiv Palace Hotel. The attack in Belgorod killed 24 people and wounded 108, with Russia accusing Kyiv of carrying out the attack. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/vi1FT4H

Israeli warplanes strike Gaza refugee camps as Biden approves emergency weapons sale, despite international cease-fire calls. Senior Hamas official rejects Egypt's proposal for a staged end to the war, demanding a permanent cease-fire. Israeli offensive continues to dismantle Hamas, while US supplies weapons. Palestinian death toll rises to 21,672, with 70% being women and children. Aid delivery in Gaza remains inadequate, with long delays and ongoing fighting. Israel vows to bring back hostages and remains far apart from Hamas on terms of cease-fire and swaps. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/yeH2UGc

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Russia's defence ministry reported the destruction of a Ukrainian sea drone off Crimea and a child killed in the Bryansk region. The ministry also stated that their anti-aircraft units had destroyed 13 Ukrainian rockets over the southern Belgorod region, resulting in one death and four injuries. The governor of the Bryansk region confirmed the child's death in strikes on civilian objects. Additionally, the Russian military reported the destruction of 32 drones in various regions. The Ukrainian armed forces posted video evidence of the sky above Belgorod, showing a building on fire. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/WNimPEw

​Three overnight airstrikes on eastern Syria Saturday near a strategic border crossing with Iraq killed six Iran-backed militants, two members of Iraqi militia groups told The Associated Press. The strikes on the border region of Boukamal came hours after an umbrella group of Iran-backed Iraqi militants - known as the Islamic Resistance - claimed an attack on a USmilitary base in the city of Irbil in northern Iraq. The group has conducted over a hundred attacks on USpositions in Iraq and eastern Syria since the onset of the Hamas-Israel war on October 7. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Un35Cjy

Pro-Palestinian protesters staged a mock funeral in New York to demonstrate against Israel's heavy bombardment of Gaza. Holding banners demanding a ceasefire, activists gathered in Bryant Park and briefly stood in the middle of Sixth Avenue. Women shrouded in black held baby dolls to represent the toll on children. The protest continued in Times Square with electronic advertisements as a backdrop. Since the October 7 attack, at least 21,320 people, mostly women and children, have been killed in Gaza. New York City has seen protests from both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrators. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/cCDTJtR

The United Nations expresses concern over increased repression of media freedom in Guinea and urges the military-led authorities to change course. Journalists have been harassed, intimidated, assaulted, and arrested, with equipment seized and media channels shut down. Access to social media sites and the internet has been blocked or restricted. The UN Human Rights Office calls for the immediate correction of the situation. Media outlets affected include Guinee Matin and Africa Guinee websites, Canal Plus, Fim FM, and Djoma FM. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/5AXcLpV

South Korea's defense minister stated that a light-water reactor at North Korea's main nuclear complex is expected to be operational by next summer. This raises concerns that North Korea may use it as a new source of fissile materials for nuclear weapons. The reactor, located at the Yongbyon nuclear complex, has been observed showing signs of operation by the UN atomic agency and foreign experts. The increased activity and strong water outflow from the cooling system have been noted. The reactor's operation violates UN Security Council resolutions and raises concerns about safety. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/zidvu6n

China's defence ministry accused Taiwan's leadership of hyping up claims of Beijing's interference in the upcoming presidential election. The main theme of the election is how the candidates will handle relations with China. Taiwanese officials have raised concerns about election interference and misinformation, amidst an escalating pressure campaign by Beijing. Chinese balloons have been detected moving across the sensitive median line between Taiwan and China. The DPP's frontrunner candidate Lai Ching-te reiterated warnings of election interference by Beijing. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/zyhAEcw

Russia fired almost 50 Shahed drones at targets in Ukraine and shelled a train station, killing at least six people. Ukrainian warplanes damaged a Russian ship moored in the Black Sea off Crimea. The Kremlin's forces launched an artillery and drone bombardment of the Kherson region, killing one policeman and injuring two other police officers. The attack hit residential areas and a mall, leaving around 70% of households in Kherson city without electricity. In Odesa, the drone assault killed two people and wounded three. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/awD9rfT

​German authorities say they have detained a man in connection with a reported threat to Cologne Cathedral over the holiday period. Police searched the cathedral with sniffer dogs just before Christmas, and Christmas Eve worshippers faced security checks to get into midnight Mass there. They didn't specify the threat, but German news agency dpa said authorities were responding to indications of a possible attack by Islamic extremists, without citing a specific source. Cologne police said they took precautions over Christmas. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/HON0W4u

Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu told President Vladimir Putin Tuesday that Ukraine had attacked the Crimean port of Feodosia and damaged a naval landing ship, a Kremlin spokesman said. Ukraine's military said earlier that its air force destroyed the Russian navy's Novocherkassk landing ship in the western Crimean port. "Today defence minister Shoigu reported (to Putin) about the strike that the Ukrainians carried out on Feodosia and about the damage to our large landing ship. It was a very detailed report," the president's spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/wBAvyMY

Indonesian defence minister and presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto cemented his lead in the polls after candidates took part in televised debates ahead of the looming Feb. 14. A Dec. 23-24 poll released by Indikator Politik Indonesia on Tuesday showed that Prabowo, who is running with President Joko Widodo's 36-year-old son Gibran Rakabuming Raka, would secure 46.7% of the vote. Indikator placed former Central Java governor Ganjar Pranowo as his closest opponent, with 24.5% of the vote, while former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan had the support of 21% of those polled. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/nYHIdep

Iraq's government condemned on Tuesday overnight US air strikes on Iraqi military positions that it said killed one serviceman and wounded 18 other people, calling them a "clear hostile act". The United States has carried out retaliatory air strikes on Monday in Iraq after a one-way drone attack earlier in the day by Iran-aligned militants that left one US service member in critical condition and wounded two others. Two Iraqi security sources said overnight US airstrikes targeted headquarters for Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah in the Iraqi city of Hilla south of Baghdad. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/HaQ7ZMj

Pope Francis deplores the humanitarian situation of Palestinians in Gaza, calling for a ceasefire and the freeing of hostages. He pleads for an end to the military operations and urges an opening to the provision of humanitarian aid. The pope also calls for the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through dialogue and the support of the international community. He prays for peace in Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Sahel region, the Horn of Africa, Sudan, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and the Korean peninsula. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/GufJ2zh

Ukraine received $1.34 billion under the World Bank's public expenditures for administrative capacity endurance in Ukraine, the Ukrainian finance ministry said on Monday. The ministry said in a statement the financing consisted of a $1.086 billion loan from the World Bank, $190 million grant from Norway, $50 million grant from the United States and $20 million grant from Switzerland. The ministry said the funds would be used to partially compensate for non-security and defence-related expenditures of the Ukrainian state budget. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/gGyTWV9

At least 13 people were killed and 38 injured in an explosion at a Chinese-funded nickel-processing plant in eastern Indonesia. The plant, owned by PT Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel (ITSS), is located in the Morowali Industrial Park in Central Sulawesi province. The explosion occurred during repair work on a furnace, causing a flammable liquid to ignite and resulting in a blast that also caused nearby oxygen tanks to explode. The facility where the incident took place is operated by PT Gunbuster Nickel Industry, a local unit of China's Jiangsu Delong Nickel Industry. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/UhvYIXz

A man was targeted and killed in a shooting at a shopping mall in Ocala, Florida. The suspect, described as a male with a red cap and dark clothing, fled the scene. A woman was also shot in the leg but is expected to recover. Other mall patrons suffered injuries as well. The incident, which occurred at Paddock Mall, was not considered an active shooter situation. Police are asking for the public's help in providing any mobile phone video of the shooting scene. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/dQZaByK

To expand her coalition and have a shot at beating Trump in the 2024 Republican nominating contest, Nikki Haley must attract more voters from rural areas, the middle- or working-class, and those without college degrees. She has been campaigning in Trump-friendly territory in Iowa and launched a "Farmers for Nikki" coalition. Haley grew up in a small South Carolina town similar to rural areas in Iowa, and she has highlighted the shortcomings in the healthcare system for rural Americans. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/GBLeADy

Former TV journalist Yekaterina Duntsova has been barred from running against President Vladimir Putin in an election next march because of "mistakes" in her application to register as a candidate, her campaign channel said on Telegram. The move came only three days after Duntsova, 40, had applied to the electoral commission to be registered as a candidate. She had planned to run on a platform of ending the war in Ukraine and freeing political prisoners. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/zjsy0xn

A woman was killed and two people were injured by a large Christmas tree that fell over in the Belgian city of Oudenaarde on Thursday evening, authorities said on Friday. Security camera footage on Belgian news media showed a brightly lit 20-metre (65.62 ft) high Christmas tree slowly leaning over, then collapsing next to a Christmas market as a merry-go-round spinned on the historic town square. A spokesman for the Oost-Vlaanderen province prosecutor said the victim was 63-year old woman from Oudenaarde. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ta89KuV

The United States freed a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in exchange for the release of 10 Americans imprisoned in Venezuela and the return of a fugitive defense contractor known as "Fat Leonard". The deal represents the Biden administration's boldest move yet to improve relations with Venezuela and extract concessions from Maduro. The largest release of American prisoners in Venezuela's history comes after the White House agreed to suspend some sanctions and Maduro's commitment to free and fair conditions for the 2024 presidential election. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/lJAsyxa

The leaders of two fringe neo-fascist groups in Italy have been jailed for more than eight years for their role in violent demonstrations in Rome's city centre two years ago. Roberto Fiore, the 64-year-old leader of Forza Nuova, was jailed for eight years and six months by a Rome court on Wednesday. Giuliano Castellino, a former Rome leader of Forza Nuova who last year created his own political movement, Italia Libera, was sentenced to eight years and seven months. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/TKawYRv

Amnesty International calls for investigation of war crimes by Myanmar's military, citing indiscriminate attacks and use of banned cluster munitions. Evidence suggests an air strike in Shan state used cluster munitions. Civilians suffer looting, arrests, and torture. The United Nations reports over 300,000 people displaced since October's fighting. China claims to have mediated a ceasefire, but rebel alliance vows to continue. Human Rights Watch accuses rebel group of abducting and recruiting civilians. Myanmar's military denies targeting civilians. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/KexuUQ1

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Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, former prime minister of Pakistan and a prominent member of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has declared not to run for the general elections scheduled for February next year. During an interview, he avoided questions about leaving the PML-N or starting a new political party. Abbasi mentioned that the PTI came to power in a fair playing field environment defined by the constitution and the law. He also mentioned facing cases in NAB courts for four years over attending a meeting. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/XoVNYO4

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday urged traditionally male professions to employ more women, to reduce major labour shortages exacerbated by thousands of soldiers being called up to fight in Ukraine.Russia has for years been suffering from a shrinking labour force because of persistently low birth rates, and this has been aggravated by the conflict in Ukraine.The mobilisation of hundreds of thousands of men took them out of the job market and prompted many of the most educated sections of the population to flee the country. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/nwbK3Ix

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to press Israel to wind down major combat operations in Gaza during his visit. Israel's closest allies, including France, the UK, and Germany, have joined global calls for a cease-fire. Israeli protesters are demanding talks with Hamas on releasing more hostages after three were killed by Israeli troops. The war has killed over 18,700 Palestinians and displaced 1.9 million people. The US has provided support to Israel while urging greater efforts to avoid civilian casualties. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/tny7rq6

Big defence firms expect strong demand in 2024 due to perceived aggressive actions from Russia and China. Demand is driven by fear of Russian and Chinese aggression, and to support allies in the Middle East. Increased production of missile defences, such as patriot interceptors, will lead to potential sales boosts. Shares of defence companies are expected to rise. The Aerospace Industries Association CEO stated that US weapons stockpiles were not full before Russia invaded Ukraine. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/PAmeREh

Lebanon rescues over 50 people, mostly Syrians, from sinking migrant boat off Tripoli coast. Boat was used for illegal people smuggling. Migrants leaving Lebanon often seek a better life in Europe, heading towards Cyprus. Lebanon hosts 2 million Syrians, with 800,000 registered as refugees with the UN. Lebanon's economy collapse turned it into a launchpad for migrants. Lebanese nationals also attempt the treacherous voyage to Europe. Recent conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and skirmishes across Lebanon-Israel border. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/6qYBhim

Doron Katz Asher and her two young daughters were taken captive by Hamas during an attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz. They were put on a tractor and driven to Gaza, where an exchange of fire occurred between the militants and Israeli forces. Katz Asher's mother was killed and she and her youngest daughter were lightly wounded. They were held captive for 16 days in a family's apartment, where they were given coloring pencils and paper to pass the time. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/RBsf03A

Russian forces continue their offensive in Avdiivka, eastern Ukraine, resulting in staggering casualties. Aerial footage obtained by The Associated Press reveals the apocalyptic scene of the battle. The video, shot by a Ukrainian military drone unit near Stepove, shows about 150 bodies of soldiers, most wearing Russian uniforms, scattered along tree lines. The village of Avdiivka is reduced to rubble, with burned and disfigured trees and fields pocked by artillery shells and grenades. The footage, shot on Dec. 6, confirms the massive losses suffered in the ongoing conflict. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/7KPMVkn

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London's police said they will "carefully consider" the findings of a court ruling that found Prince Harry had been a victim of phone hacking and other unlawful acts by Mirror Group journalists with the knowledge of their editors. King Charles' younger son, who became the first senior British royal for 130 years to give evidence in court when he appeared at a trial in June, was awarded 140,600 pounds ($178,000) on Friday after the judge agreed he had been targeted by journalists working for Mirror Group Newspapers. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/tJCl3d6

Internet and telephone lines went down Thursday evening and were still inaccessible Saturday morning, according to internet access advocacy group NetBlocks.org, hampering aid deliveries and rescue efforts as Israel's war against Gaza's ruling militant group Hamas stretched into the 11th week. The offensive, triggered by the unprecedented October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, has flattened much of northern Gaza and driven 85% of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million from their homes. Displaced people have squeezed into shelters mainly in the south in a spiraling humanitarian crisis. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2lEwiQD

The Ukrainian air force repelled a Russian drone attack, shooting down 30 out of 31 drones. The attack targeted Kyiv, Kherson, and Khmelnytsky regions. Ukrainian forces recaptured Kherson in November 2022 but face constant shelling by Russian forces. One person died in overnight Ukrainian bombings in the occupied Kherson region. Russia reported 41 Ukrainian strikes in the border region. In response, Russia shot down 26 drones in Crimea and six in the Kursk region. Russia also launched a massive drone attack on southern Ukraine and fired ballistic missiles at Kyiv. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/GKQUcA0

EU to transfer 5 billion euros to Poland to aid energy transition away from fossil fuels and support the restoration of the rule of law. The first transfer of funds is part of a program that is free from the usual rule of law conditions. More money will come as Poland restores an independent judiciary. Poland's new prime minister, Donald Tusk, vows to prioritize the rule of law and aims to join the EU's European Public Prosecutor's Office. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/DQjinuZ

The Kremlin remarked on Friday that Ukraine's entry into the European Union remains highly unlikely. According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Brussels' support for Kyiv through its initiatives is more of a political gesture. Peskov in a briefing highlighted that both Ukraine and Moldova which is also aspiring for EU membership, do not meet the strict criteria set by the EU. Peskov expressed concerns that allowing Ukraine entry could potentially disrupt the stability of the bloc. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Z1tlUKv

A projectile fired from rebel-controlled Yemen hit a cargo ship in the Red Sea on Friday, a US official and an intelligence firm said, the latest in a series of attacks. "We are aware that something launched from a Huthi-controlled region of Yemen struck this vessel which was damaged, and there was a report of a fire," the US defence official told AFP. Private intelligence firm Ambrey said the container ship, owned by German transport company Hapag-Lloyd, "sustained physical damage from an aerial attack" north of the Yemeni coastal city of Mocha. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/JXtIdUD

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron announced a ban on individuals responsible for settler violence against Palestinians from entering the UK. Cameron stated on social media that extremist settlers targeting and killing Palestinian civilians undermine security for both Israelis and Palestinians. He called for Israel to take stronger action against settler violence. The move follows European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell's intention to propose sanctions against Jewish settlers involved in violence against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/HwJK04m

Bangladeshi courts have convicted more than 1,100 opposition officials and activists since September, lawyers said Thursday, a day after scores more of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's opponents were sentenced to prison. "In the past three months at least 1,093 BNP activists and several dozen activists from other opposition parties were convicted in 69 cases," the party's legal affairs chief Kayser Kamal told AFP. That figure includes 127 BNP activists handed prison sentences of up to three years in courts across Dhaka on Wednesday, Ehsanur Rahman, a lawyer for several of the defendants, told AFP. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/dfTiIs4

A well-preserved pliosaur skull, belonging to a formidable marine reptile that ruled the seas 150 million years ago, has been discovered along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset. This 2-meter-long fossil is one of the most complete specimens ever found, with a fully intact lower jaw and upper skull. The skull showcases 130 razor-sharp teeth and provides insights into the pliosaur's powerful bite force and acute senses. The fossil will be featured in a David Attenborough program on BBC One and displayed at the Etches Collection museum in Kimmeridge. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/z25UnCp

Since Polish truck drivers lifted the blockade on Ukraine's border with Poland, around 100 lorries have passed through the road crossing. Ukrainian deputy infrastructure minister, Serhiy Derkach, stated that Kyiv hopes for the lifting of blockades at three other border checkpoints. The protests over Ukrainian trucking firms' access to the European Union have caused thousands of trucks to be backed up at Polish border crossings with Ukraine. The Polish and Slovak truckers accuse their Ukrainian counterparts of undercutting prices and offering unauthorized services. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/qADEnYd

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a hate crime in Slough, south-east England, where a Sikh man was attacked by a group of boys. The teenager has been released on police bail until February 15, 2024. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are appealing for information. The victim sustained injuries, including three broken ribs, and has been discharged from the hospital. The local Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha has also urged anyone with information to assist the police. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/6nAJq2f

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The war between Israel and Hamas is having a catastrophic impact on health in the Gaza Strip, World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Sunday. "The impact of the conflict on health is catastrophic" and health workers are doing an impossible job in unimaginable conditions, the UN health agency's director-general told the opening of a WHO executive board special session called to discuss the health conditions in the Palestinian territories. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/pIoQqYT

Former PM Nawaz Sharif questions his ousting from office in 1993 and 1999, citing opposition to the Kargil plan. Sharif emphasizes the importance of good relations with India, Afghanistan, Iran, and China. He criticizes Imran Khan's government and calls for accountability of former military generals and judges. Sharif hints at bringing army chief Gen Bajwa, ISI head Lt-Gen Faiz Hamid, and former chief justices Saqib Nisar and Asif Saeed Khosa for ousting his government and causing economic disaster. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/I4fTSwz

Indian-American Senator Usha Reddi from the 22nd district of Kansas state has submitted her candidacy for another term in the state legislature. Reddi, a Democrat, announced her candidacy on her social media platform X. Her focus will be on addressing health care, mental health, public education, safety, equity, jobs, security, economic growth, infrastructure, housing, and childcare. Reddi previously served a ten-year term on the Manhattan City Commission and worked closely with local bodies including Kansas State University. She has two bachelor's degrees and a master's degree from Kansas State University. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/bFYpkVc

The oil industry is starting to sweat as United Nations climate talks heat up and threaten to plug fossil fuel-belching wells for good, veteran negotiation observers say. A reported letter from OPEC's leader pleading with the oil cartel's member countries to block any language in an agreement at climate talks that would phase out or phase down fossil fuels hit negotiations like a thunderclap. Host and fellow petrostate United Arab Emirates is trying to tamp down its reverberations in a process where one or two key nations can block everything. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/OEsazh7