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World News Today Live: Global plastic pollution conference INC-5 ends with major disagreements between nations
The meeting of 175 parties showed significant disagreement over whether the treaty should address the entire lifecycle of plastics and provide financial support from developed countries to help developing countries move away from plastics. Ta. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: “Make Bangladesh part of India…”: Angry mob heckles woman secretary in Dhaka amid uproar over arrest of Hindu monk
The South Asian country has faced political tension since longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina defected to India in August following massive riots that left hundreds dead. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: ‘We have a chance to survive’: Belgium becomes first country to recognize sex workers’ rights
Belgium became the first country to officially recognize the rights of sex workers, offering benefits such as maternity leave and health insurance. This follows the decriminalization of sex work in 2022, giving it the same protections as other professions, although concerns about exploitation remain. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: Planning a shift to Europe? No visa required to live or work in this destination — find out how to get there
You don’t need a visa to work or live in certain destinations in Europe. Read more Read the full story here
World News Today Live: ISKCON calls for special prayers and kirtan. Secretary of Bangladeshi Chinmoy Krishna Das claims arrest of two more monks
ISKCON called for a global prayer for peace on December 1 and called on believers to gather at local temples. This follows the arrest of two monks amid growing calls for protection from the Indian government amid escalating violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh. Read the full text here
Today’s World News Live: Syrian rebels seize Aleppo airport, tighten crackdown on Hama as President Bashar al-Assad’s forces withdraw
HTS-led rebels took control of key areas of Aleppo and its international airport after a surprise attack. They aim to expand safe zones for displaced people in Idlib in the face of airstrikes by Russian and Syrian forces, marking a shift in the region’s ruling regime. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: Australian Prime Minister hits back at Elon Musk’s ‘backdoor to control the internet’ comment on social media ban:
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Elon Musk have clashed over new legislation that would ban children under 16 from using social media in a bid to curb cyberbullying. Mr. Albanese has defended the law, while Mr. Musk has labeled it a means to control the internet, highlighting tensions in regulating Big Tech. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: President Donald Trump vows to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS countries if…: ‘Find another duck’
In recent years, several member states, particularly Russia and China, have sought alternatives to the US dollar or created their own currencies. India has so far not participated in this movement. Read the full text here
