President-elect Trump said he supports immigration visas for highly skilled workers appearing to side with Elon Musk in the ongoing intra-MAGA debate on Sat. Peru declared an environmental emergency on Thursday after an oil spill contaminated local beaches & affected wildlife. Thousands of Georgians formed a human chain in protest in central Tbilisi on Saturday in support of the country’s European Union membership on Sat.
Dec 21: A suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder faces charges, including one punishable by death, as dramatic courtroom developments unfold in Manhattan. Brazil mourns the tragic loss of 38 lives in its deadliest highway accident in decades, while Gaza ceasefire talks near a breakthrough, raising hopes for an end to the devastating conflict.
The year 2024 has been a year of many elections, and one of massive upsets.
The COP29 summit concluded with a commitment of $300 billion annually in climate finance for developing nations by 2035, but developing nations, including India and Panama, criticised it as inadequate, falling short of the $1.3 trillion experts estimate is necessary. Meanwhile small island nations, such as Samoa, expressed frustration over being sidelined during negotiations. Developing nations also emphasized the need for grants instead of loans, which exacerbate debt crises and come with restrictive conditions. Historical responsibility lies with developed nations, which have contributed the majority of global emissions, while vulnerable nations face disproportionate impacts despite minimal emissions. Geopolitical tensions and the impending return of climate skeptic Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency complicate global cooperation. Despite these challenges, many emphasise the importance of continued collaboration to address the climate crisis.
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Dec 2: Major snowstorms blanket parts of the U.S. over Thanksgiving weekend (Nov 30 and Dec 1). The snowstorm led to an emergency declaration in parts of New York and a disaster declaration in Pennsylvania. President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. The tariffs, if implemented, could dramatically raise prices on everything from gas to automobiles. Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the UK reported immigration statistics unveiling shocking revelations on Thursday (Nov 28).
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