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Seven people were killed in a residential fire in Hunan Province, China, early Saturday. Authorities extinguished the blaze in a five-story building and are investigating the cause.

The EU postponed its anti-deforestation law enforcement to December 2025, citing stakeholder concerns. Environmental groups criticize the delay, while exporters argue it allows time for preparation.

Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba will pursue party and legislative reforms, pledging ¥10 trillion to boost high-tech sectors, strengthen AI and chips, and advance Japan’s economic role globally.

COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev commits to advancing the UAE Consensus, emphasizing the need for equitable climate finance to aid vulnerable nations. The conference marks a unified approach for climate progress.

UN’s Rosemary DiCarlo praised South Korea’s peacebuilding role, highlighting discussions with Korean officials on security concerns, regional stability, and broader peace initiatives, including efforts on the Korean Peninsula.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed met Slovenian President Dr. Pirc Musar in Abu Dhabi to strengthen bilateral cooperation, focusing on trade, energy, and regional stability initiatives.

Severe floods in Spain’s Valencia region have claimed 211 lives, with authorities deploying 10,000 soldiers and police as search efforts continue for dozens still missing.

Moody’s latest report reveals a $2.7 trillion annual climate investment gap by 2030, emphasizing urgent funding needs to support global resilience and low-carbon economic transition.

FAO will lead 21 global health projects, supported by $109 million from the Pandemic Fund, aimed at enhancing pandemic preparedness across 32 countries in regions most in need.

Austria’s Styria region has begun construction on its largest agrivoltaic farm, aiming to generate 22 million kWh of solar energy annually, supplying over 6,000 households with clean power.