'No plans' for Starmer to meet with Taliban at COP29

Pakistani Airstrikes on December 24 Hit Seven Afghan Villages, Killing 15, Including a Family of 5

Pakistani airstrikes on December 24 targeted villages in Afghanistan’s Paktika province, killing at least 15, including women and children. The Taliban condemned the attacks, vowing retaliation, while Pakistan alleged targeting militant hideouts. Tensions between the nations escalate as civilians bear the brunt of the ongoing conflict. #PakistaniAirstrikes #AfghanistanCrisis #Taliban #PaktikaAttacks #CivilianCasualties #CrossBorderTensions #TTP #HumanitarianCrisis #RegionalConflict #AfghanPakistanRelations ~HT.318~PR.362~

COP29 in Baku spotlights culture as a critical tool in the fight against climate change

In this episode of Cult, we explore how COP29 in Baku is redefining climate action by emphasizing culture’s essential role in driving sustainability, fostering resilience, and inspiring global collaboration.

Baku COP29: Climate event ends with $300bn deal amid calls for more action

COP29 has concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan. The two-week climate conference overran two days as negotiations worked towards a new global finance goal.

Baku's COP29 legacy: a new era in climate finance or too little, too late?

Several delegates stressed the significance of having reached an agreement and making progress in "difficult geopolitical times".

COP29: Summit ends with $300bn a year climate finance deal for developing nations

After concerns climate talks in Baku could collapse, the gavel came down on a finance deal in the early hours of the morning.

COP29: First draft text draws widespread criticism but presidency confident of imminent breakthrough

The leader of the European Parliament's delegation to COP29 tells Euronews that mitigation efforts must be stepped up in an ambitious way.

Ukraine claims Russia downed an Azerbaijani plane, causing a crash in Kazakhstan, killing 38

A Ukrainian official claims that Russia's surface-to-air missile system downed an Azerbaijani passenger plane, causing it to crash in Kazakhstan. The crash, near Aktau on December 25, resulted in 38 fatalities and 29 survivors. The plane, an Embraer 190, was reportedly damaged while flying from Baku to Grozny, with traces of missile damage visible on the tail. Ukraine accuses Russia of failing to close airspace over Grozny during a suspected drone attack, which led to the tragedy. #Russia #Azerbaijan #Kazakhstan #AirDefenses #PlaneCrash #SurfaceToAirMissile #AzerbaijanAirlines #Grozny #Aktau #AviationTragedy #Oneindia #OneindiaNews Also Read Aktau Plane Crash Tragedy: Putin Expresses Condolences To Azerbaijan President :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/aktau-plane-crash-tragedy-putin-expresses-condolences-to-azerbaijan-president-4025621.html?ref=DMDesc 9/11 Like Attack Takes Place In Russia; All Flights At Kazan Airport Suspended :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/9-11-like-attack-takes-place-in-russia-all-flights-at-kazan-airport-suspended-011-4022565.html?ref=DMDesc Russia Launches Free Cancer Vaccine: Free Distribution To Begin In 2025 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-launches-free-cancer-vaccine-free-distribution-to-begin-in-2025-4019757.html?ref=DMDesc

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev launches criminal probe into Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev says that a criminal case was launched to probe into the Azerbaijan Airline passenger plane that crashed early on Wednesday in Kazakhstan killing at least 38 people.

Kazakhstan Plane Crash Horror: Who Were the 67 Passengers Onboard? Nationalities Disclosed | Details

A devastating plane crash occurred near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan, involving an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 passenger jet en route from Azerbaijan to Russia. The aircraft, carrying 67 people, including 62 passengers and five crew members, crashed during an emergency landing attempt. Kazakhstan’s authorities confirmed that 32 survivors have been rescued from the wreckage. The tragic crash has sparked widespread concern, with details of the passengers’ nationalities now disclosed. According to the official passenger list released by Azerbaijan Airlines, 37 of the passengers were from Azerbaijan, 16 from Russia, six from Kazakhstan, and three from Kyrgyzstan. As investigations continue, authorities are working to determine the exact cause of the crash. #KazakhstanPlaneCrash #AzerbaijanAirlines #AktauCrash #PlaneCrashDetails #KazakhstanAccident #Embraer190 #SurvivorsRescued #PassengerList #RussianNationals #KazakhstanNews #KyrgyzstanPassengers #AviationSafety #KazakhstanPlaneCrash #PassengerPlane #PlaneCrash #Kazakhistan #Embraer190 #Embraer190PlaneCrash #AzerbaijanAirlinesPlane #PlaneCrashInKazakhstan #KazakhstanPassengerPlaneCrash #russiaplanecrash #aktau #azerbaijan #baku #newslive #worldnews #latestnews #breakingnews #AktauCrash #KazakhstanPlaneCrashVideo #PlaneCrashVideo #BreakingNews #PlaneCrashTragedy #AviationDisaster #BreakingNews #KazakhstanEmergency #PassengerPlaneCrash #AktauDisaster Also Read US Seizes Plane Used By Venezuelan President Maduro, Citing Sanctions Violations :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-seizes-plane-used-by-venezuelan-president-maduro-citing-sanctions-violations-3924289.html?ref=DMDesc WATCH: Alaska Plane Door Blows Out, Creating A Mid-Air Nightmare :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/watch-alaska-plane-door-blows-out-creating-a-mid-air-nightmare-3720449.html?ref=DMDesc Japan Plane Fire: 5 Crew Members Killed After Jet Crash :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/japan-plane-fire-5-crew-members-killed-after-jet-crash-3717515.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.125~

Russia’s Putin Sends Condolences After Deadly Plane Crash in Kazakhstan, 16 Russians Among the Dead

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his condolences following the deadly crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The crash, which occurred during an emergency landing attempt, resulted in at least 42 fatalities, with 16 Russian nationals confirmed among the dead. Putin personally conveyed his sympathies to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, extending his support to the victims and their families. While investigations continue, the crash appears to have been caused by a collision with a flock of birds, though technical issues may have played a role in exacerbating the situation. #KazakhstanPlaneCrash #Putin #PutinKazakhstanPlaneCrash #PassengerPlane #PlaneCrash #Kazakhistan #Embraer190 #Embraer190PlaneCrash #AzerbaijanAirlinesPlane #PlaneCrashInKazakhstan #KazakhstanPassengerPlaneCrash #russiaplanecrash #aktau #azerbaijan #baku #newslive #worldnews #latestnews #breakingnews #AktauCrash #KazakhstanPlaneCrashVideo #PlaneCrashVideo #BreakingNews #PlaneCrashTragedy #AviationDisaster #BreakingNews #KazakhstanEmergency #PassengerPlaneCrash #AktauDisaster ~PR.152~ED.103~HT.178~GR.122~

Fear of Russia-NATO Apocalyptic War: Putin's Friend Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, a key ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has raised concerns over the growing tension between Russia and NATO, warning that it could lead to an apocalyptic war. As the conflict in Ukraine intensifies, Aliyev's remarks highlight the potential risks of escalating hostilities between NATO and Russia, emphasizing the dire consequences for global peace and security. With Azerbaijan's strategic position and close ties to Moscow, Aliyev's comments add weight to the ongoing discussions about the future of the region and the global power balance. #RussiaNATOConflict #IlhamAliyev #PutinsAlly #AzerbaijanPolitics #NuclearWarRisk #RussiaTension #GlobalSecurity #UkraineCrisis #NATO #WorldWarIII #Azerbaijan #PutinAllies #MilitaryEscalation #PeaceInPeril #DiplomacyMatters ~PR.152~ED.194~HT.336~GR.125~

PM meets Sultan of Brunei at Downing Street

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomes the Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah to Downing Street. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer and Qatar's Emir hail 'friendship' at Downing Street

Sir Keir Starmer has held a meeting with the Emir of Qatar in 10 Downing Street, on the final day of his state visit to the UK. The prime minister hailed the "strong partnership" between the two countries and the Emir paid tribute to the "great relationship we have together". Qatar's Emir was then shown the Treaty of Friendship, which was signed between the two countries in Geneva in 1971 after the country declared its independence. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM hosts Greek counterpart at No 10

Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in Downing Street to discuss 'common issues', and build on the countries' 'strong partnership'. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer arrives at Lord Mayor's Banquet

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrives at the annual Lord Mayor's Banquet at the Guildhall in central London. He will later deliver a speech, and will say “Britain is back” on the world stage, and will be a “trusted ally in uncertain times”, Downing Street indicated. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn