India  

Starmer thanks president of World Bank for his support

Video Credit: ODN - Duration: 00:39s - Published
Starmer thanks president of World Bank for his support

Starmer thanks president of World Bank for his support

Sir Keir Starmer meets president of the World Bank Ajay Banga on the fringes of the COP29 climate change summit in Azerbaijan – and thanks him for his support as he launches the CIF Capital Market Mechanism.

Report by Ajagbef.

Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn


You Might Like


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Keir Starmer Keir Starmer Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024

Potholes: Councils told to 'get on with the job' of fixing 'broken roads'

Councils should "get on with the job" of fixing pothole-plagued roads, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
Sky News

'Prince of Darkness' returns as Starmer's new US ambassador

Sir Keir Starmer is to make his most controversial senior appointment yet by naming Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US.
Sky News
PM stresses balance needed on AI [Video]

PM stresses balance needed on AI

Sir Keir Starmer stressed the balance needed on artificial intelligence as his government consults on plans which could allow AI firms to scrape media companies' content, unless they specifically opt out. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 02:03Published
PM says UK can pursue both EU and US trade [Video]

PM says UK can pursue both EU and US trade

Sir Keir Starmer has rejected the suggestion that the UK would have to choose between a closer trade deal with the EU and a free trade agreement with the US. The Prime Minister told the Liaison Committee "we can pursue both" and that he is ensuring a "good relationship" with incoming president Trump. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 00:53Published

'Can't be fixed by Christmas': Starmer says 'it will take some time' before living standards improve

Sir Keir Starmer has said "it will take some time" before living standards improve in the UK as he faced a grilling from senior MPs.
Sky News

World Bank World Bank International financial institution

World Bank approves $800 million loan for Amaravati construction

The World Bank approved an $800 million loan to develop Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh's new capital city. The funding will support infrastructure development and..
IndiaTimes
Heavy Israeli airstrikes hit southern suburbs of Beirut [Video]

Heavy Israeli airstrikes hit southern suburbs of Beirut

The World Bank estimates the 13-month Israel-Hezbollah conflict has caused over €8 billion in losses, with €3.2 billion in infrastructure damage and €4.8 billion in economic impact.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 01:01Published

2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference Yearly conference held for climate change treaty negotiations

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

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.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 03:00Published
Baku COP29: Climate event ends with $300bn deal amid calls for more action [Video]

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.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 05:00Published
Baku's COP29 legacy: a new era in climate finance or too little, too late? [Video]

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".

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 02:57Published
COP29: Summit ends with $300bn a year climate finance deal for developing nations [Video]

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.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 01:42Published
COP29: First draft text draws widespread criticism but presidency confident of imminent breakthrough [Video]

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.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 02:00Published

Ajay Banga Ajay Banga American business executive (born 1959)


Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Country straddling West Asia and Eastern Europe

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

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~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:01Published
Meet Nazrin Garibova, the ski mountaineer who pushes boundaries in Azerbaijan's Mountains [Video]

Meet Nazrin Garibova, the ski mountaineer who pushes boundaries in Azerbaijan's Mountains

In this episode of Meet the Locals, we explore Azerbaijan's rugged Shahdag Mountains with Nazrin Garibova, a ski mountaineer whose journey from urban life to alpine trails highlights resilience, passion and cultural pride.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 05:00Published
'We will try to protect what we can’ – Ukraine’s environment minister at COP29 [Video]

'We will try to protect what we can’ – Ukraine’s environment minister at COP29

On the sidelines of the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Euronews spoke to Ukraine’s environment minister Svitlana Hrynchuk about why the country remains committed to climate action, and isn’t waiting for the bombing to stop before ‘building back green’.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 02:27Published
Climate finance takes centre stage at COP29 [Video]

Climate finance takes centre stage at COP29

"Azerbaijan's COP is about finance," said Hikmet Hajiyev, the president's foreign policy adviser, in an interview with Euronews.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 01:32Published

Facebook Facebook Social-networking service owned by Meta Platforms

AA president says Monday will by ‘busiest’ day for driving [Video]

AA president says Monday will by ‘busiest’ day for driving

AA President Edmund King believes Monday morning will be the busiest period of the Christmas getaway on the UK's roads as his motoring organisation predicts “some 22 million” drivers will travel today. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 01:21Published
Funding boost and reforms for GP services [Video]

Funding boost and reforms for GP services

Care minister Stephen Kinnock has announced a new funding boost alongside reforms to GP services which he says will "bring back the family doctor". Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 01:12Published
Killer jailed for life over new murder [Video]

Killer jailed for life over new murder

57-year-old Brian Whitelock has been jailed for life without parole for murdering his neighbour Wendy Buckney in a savage attack in her own home. Whitelock was released from prison in December 2018 after being deemed a low risk by the Parole Board, having served 18 years over a separate double killing of his friend and brother. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 00:19Published
Lord Darroch on Mandelson appointment [Video]

Lord Darroch on Mandelson appointment

Former UK Ambassador to the US Lord Darroch suggests Lord Mandelson is "well placed" to represent the UK in the United States, particularly with his trade background. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 00:56Published
Pothole campaigner unimpressed with new funding [Video]

Pothole campaigner unimpressed with new funding

Mark Morrell, a pothole campaigner, has dismissed the government's new funding for potholes, saying repairing potholes "is a waste of money" and roads need to be resurfaced. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 00:46Published