World Bank president's advice on trade deals and development priorities

World Bank president advises developing countries to strike trade deals with the United States quickly, focuses on cutting trade barriers and boosting regional flows of goods. Addressing criticism on China's developing country status, aiming to reduce borrowing from the World Bank. Prioritizing job creation, electricity connectivity, and energy strategy in sub-Saharan Africa.

U.N. COP29 Climate Summit Finance Pact

Negotiators at the U.N.'s COP29 climate summit demand $300 billion a year from wealthy countries to gift poorer countries until 2035. Climate activists criticize the amount and push for $400 billion. India rejects the deal as 'abysmally poor.'

UN Climate Negotiations in Azerbaijan

UN climate negotiations in Azerbaijan are focusing on financing damages from climate change, with developing countries seeking more financial support from wealthier nations. The U.S. position on funding remains uncertain, especially with the change in administration. The impact of Trump's policies and the upcoming pledges to cut emissions are key concerns at the talks.

United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan

The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan failed to secure the necessary funding for climate action, with wealthy nations pledging only $250 billion annually by 2035 instead of the requested $1 trillion by developing countries. The absence of key world leaders and ongoing geopolitical tensions have hindered progress in addressing climate change.