Early pledges to ‘loss and damage’ fund build shaky trust at COP28
December 01, 2023 3:57 PM The launch of the global fund gave COP28 a ‘running start’, nations most vulnerable to the impact of warming say the work is far from…
CNA Explains: What is cord blood banking and why do parents do it?
With private cord blood bank Cordlife being probed by Singapore’s Health Ministry, CNA looks at the practice and its reported benefits.Read More
Disinformation is one of COP28 climate summit’s biggest challenges
December 01, 2023 3:30 PM Among the biggest sources of false or misleading information about the world’s weather are influential nations, including Russia and China. Read More
Spain bets on mixed gender prisons
December 01, 2023 3:29 PM The aim is to better prepare inmates for their reintegration into society once they are released. Read More
Commentary: Dangers and opportunities in the role of religion in Israel-Hamas war
Religion has been appropriated to fuel tension and hatred in the Israel-Hamas war. This needs to change to give peace a chance, and the resources for reconciliation and compassion in…
US steps up pressure on Israel after PM Netanyahu ignores most of its political demands
December 01, 2023 3:10 PM The Biden administration seems to be in no hurry to get Congressional approval for its proposed aid package to Israel. Read More
Sunak pledges $2.7b to show COP28 Britain remains committed to climate cause
December 01, 2023 2:51 PM The UK will contribute up to $67.6 million for the key loss and damage fund to help vulnerable countries cope with global warming. Read More
For eastern Ukrainians, the ordeal of war is entering its second decade
December 01, 2023 2:41 PM CHASIV YAR, Ukraine – Yevhen Tkachov, a volunteer aid worker and devout Pentecostal from Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, spent much of his life travelling to…
El Salvador’s president granted leave of absence to run for re-election
December 01, 2023 12:31 PM El Salvador’s Congress late on Thursday granted President Nayib Bukele permission to leave his post so that he can campaign ahead of the country’s presidential…