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‘Highway to climate hell’ – UN warns world leaders

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UN warns world leaders ‘we are on the highway to climate hell’

The UN Secretary General António Guterres has warned world leaders ‘we are on the highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator.’

The top official set the mood the annual climate conference, as leaders from almost every country in the world listened.

Presidents and Prime Ministers from around the world took to the stand, to pledge their climate promises and goals.

Many more will continue to speak over the coming week.

During the opening day of the summit, leaders clearly outlined the biggest threats to the climate, with a particular focus on the Ukraine war.

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Newly-appointed UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged his country’s climate initiatives during the opening day of COP27.

At the COP27 Climate summit, UK leader Rishi Sunak took to the stand, telling world leaders the Ukraine war is a reason to act urgently on climate change.

“Putin’s abhorrent war in Ukraine, and rising energy prices across the world, are not a reason to go slow on climate change…They are a reason to act faster…Climate security goes hand in hand with energy security.”

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The Prime Minister went onto say the climate battle can be a driver for new jobs and clean growth. He also announced over $300 million in climate innovation and financing.

The conference is an opportunity for world leaders to discuss global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and keep global warming below 1.5 degrees celsius.

However, new data released by the World Meteorological Organisation revealed the planet has likely recorded its hottest eight years in history.

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Russia test-launches nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile

Russia successfully tests nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile, with Putin declaring it ready for deployment amid rising tensions over Ukraine

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Russia successfully tests nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile, with Putin declaring it ready for deployment amid rising tensions over Ukraine

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– Russia tested the Burevestnik cruise missile, claiming it is ready for deployment after a successful 14,000-kilometre flight.
– Concerns about the missile’s safety persist due to previous failed tests and a fatal incident during development.
Russia tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, claiming it is ready for deployment.

President Vladimir Putin announced the successful test, which demonstrated a flight of 14,000 kilometers over 15 hours. The announcement comes amid heightened nuclear rhetoric related to tensions over Ukraine.Banner

Putin described the missile, also known as “Storm Petrel” or “Skyfall,” as “invincible,” claiming its design allows it to evade current and future missile defense systems.

Western analysts have raised doubts regarding its effectiveness and safety, citing a high failure rate in testing, with only two successful tests out of 13 since 2016.

Concerns Raised

The Burevestnik’s development has faced significant setbacks, including a 2019 explosion during testing that resulted in fatalities and radiation release. The incident raised concerns about the safety of nuclear propulsion systems.

The missile’s development aligns with Russia’s strategic interests following the U.S. withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty in 2001. Its introduction coincides with intensified nuclear rhetoric from Russia as the conflict in Ukraine persists into its fourth year.

Russia’s nuclear posturing includes recent drills showcasing intercontinental ballistic missiles, coinciding with geopolitical tensions as Russia employs such threats to influence Western support in Ukraine.


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Trump meets Xi and Albanese at ASEAN Summit

Trump’s ASEAN talks with Xi and Albanese may reshape Indo-Pacific trade, defense, and critical minerals strategies.

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Trump’s ASEAN talks with Xi and Albanese may reshape Indo-Pacific trade, defense, and critical minerals strategies.


President Trump’s talks with Xi Jinping and Anthony Albanese at the ASEAN Summit could redefine trade, defence, and critical minerals strategy across the Indo-Pacific.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS joins to unpack the global and regional implications.

#ASEAN #Trump #XiJinping #AnthonyAlbanese #Trade #Defence #AUKUS #CriticalMinerals #USChina #IndoPacific


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Bitcoin tops $110K as South Korea reforms crypto rules

Bitcoin surpasses $110,000 as South Korea reforms boost crypto and Coinbase expands into tokenised securities, reshaping inflation debates.

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Bitcoin surpasses $110,000 as South Korea reforms boost crypto and Coinbase expands into tokenised securities, reshaping inflation debates.


Bitcoin has surged past $110,000 amid South Korea’s sweeping digital asset reforms and Coinbase’s expansion into tokenised securities.

Peter Chung from Presto Research joins to unpack what’s driving crypto’s comeback and how it’s reshaping the inflation hedge debate.

#Bitcoin #Crypto #DigitalAssets #Coinbase #SouthKorea #Blockchain #InflationHedge #Tokenisation


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