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'We moved because there was no water': Climate change forces ancient Himalayan village to relocate
Euronews
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July 1, 2025
The Himalayan village of Samjung did not die in a day. Perched in a wind-carved valley in Nepal's Upper Mustang sits more than 3,962 meters above sea level. The Buddhist village lived by slow, deliberate rhythms — herding yaks and sheep and...
Ancient Himalayan village relocates due to climate change
Taipei Times
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July 1, 2025
With water sources drying up, entire communities in the world’s highest mountains are forced to move The Himalayan village of Samjung did not die in a day. Perched in a wind-carved valley in Nepal’s Upper Mustang, more than 3,962m above sea level,...
Coalition set sights on taxing luxury air travel to fund climate action
Climate Home News
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July 1, 2025
Eight countries including France, Spain and Kenya are pushing for increased taxation on premium air tickets and private jet travel to fund climate action and development. The newly formed “coalition of the willing”, which also includes Barbados,...
Kenya, France reaffirm commitment to climate goals, regional security
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 1, 2025
Speaking from Seville at a high-level forum on global cooperation, President Macron emphasized his common vision with President William Ruto: no country should be forced to choose between economic progress and environmental protection. French...
80-nation coalition takes off to tax luxury flyers, fund global climate fight
GEO TV
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July 1, 2025
Countries including France, Kenya, Barbados and Spain on Monday launched a coalition to push for taxes on wealthy air passengers to help poorer nations respond to climate change, the French presidency said. The coalition, which also brings...
Rich flyers may foot climate bill under new tax push by 80-nation group
The News International
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Several countries, including France, Kenya, Barbados, and Spain, came together on Monday to form a coalition aimed at taxing wealthy air travellers. The idea is to generate funds to help poorer countries deal with the impact of climate change,...
Ancient Himalayan village relocates as climate shifts reshape daily life
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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A changing climate The Hindu Kush and Himalayan mountain regions — stretching from Afghanistan to Myanmar — hold more ice than anywhere else outside the Arctic and Antarctic. Their glaciers feed major rivers that support 240 million people in the...
Somalia’s New Stock Exchange Boosts Economy
News Central TV
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June 25, 2025
Somalia has launched its first-ever national stock exchange, signalling a bold step away from decades of instability and toward market-led growth and financial inclusion. The launch of the National Securities Exchange of Somalia (NSES) is being...
Nations Push Climate Action With New Taxes On Luxury Air Travel
StratNews Global
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June 30, 2025
Home Africa Nations Push Climate Action With New Taxes On Luxury Air Travel The initiative, which was co-signed by Sierra Leone, Benin and Somalia, will get technical support from the European Commission, it added. In a significant step toward...
World News | Ancient Himalayan Village Relocates as Climate Shifts Reshape Daily Life
Latestly
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July 1, 2025
Samjung (Nepal), Jul 1 (AP) The Himalayan village of Samjung did not die in a day. Perched in a wind-carved valley in Nepal's Upper Mustang, more than 13,000 feet (3,962 meters) above sea level, the Buddhist village lived by slow, deliberate...
Somalia launches Centennial Vision 2060 to steer national development
Xinhua News Agency
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MOGADISHU, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Somalia unveiled its Centennial Vision 2060 (CV2060) on Monday, establishing a comprehensive national blueprint to guide the country's development through 2060. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud launched the initiative...
Somalia launches Centennial Vision 2060 roadmap for 'peace, prospertity and progress'
Africanews
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June 24, 2025
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre joined United Nations representatives at a forum in Mogadishu on Monday for the launch of Somalia’s Centennial Vision 2060. Billed as a roadmap for peace, prosperity and...
Somalia’s journey of hunger
World Food Programme
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Farhia Ali and her daughter Ruqiya at a health clinic in Mogadishu. The family counts among the many displaced people sheltering in Somalia's capital and other urban areas. Photo: WFP/Sara Cuevas Gallardo The cramped streets of Mogadishu buzz with...
Somalia Opens National Meeting to Strengthen Local Governance and Service Delivery
Shabelle Media Network
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June 22, 2025
Mogadishu — Somalia’s Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation officially opened the National Local Governance Coordination Meeting on Thursday, emphasizing the importance of strong and accountable local governments to promote...
Somalia’s coastal crisis: Voices from the edge of the sea
Global Voices
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June 22, 2025
This photograph captures the coastal area of Mogadishu, Somalia, offering a view of the shoreline and water. The scene highlights the region's natural environment and coastal geography. Image by NMIUM from Alamy. Public domain. By Vladyslav...
Sheikha Shamma opens collective to drive climate action through stories
The National News
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Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan, founder of The Climate Tribe, opened the project's first physical home – The Climate Tribe Hub – this week. Tucked away in the heart of Abu Dhabi, the interactive space serves as a gathering point for climate...
Otumfuo speaks on war in DR Congo, Somalia, Sudan during King Mswati's visit
GhanaWeb
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June 28, 2025
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on countries embroiled in conflict on the African continent to make peace reign. He stated that the conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Chad, and Sudan do not reflect well on the...
London climate week receives boost as Trump policies weigh on New York event
WKZO - Michigan
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June 27, 2025
By Virginia Furness and Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) -London’s climate week attracted record attendance, bolstered by the cloud hanging over its sister event in New York in September as the U.S. government turns its back on efforts to stop global...
Is Israel heading for Somalia-style collapse?
Sabah
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June 27, 2025
A colleague of mine, whose scholarly work on Africa carries considerable weight in academic circles, recently made a penetrating analysis of Somalia's contemporary condition. Historically, Somalia presented itself as a nation with a remarkably...
Somalia unveils stock exchange
CNBC Africa
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June 20, 2025
In a landmark move, Somalia has announced the establishment of its stock exchange, based in the capital city of Mogadishu, marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic landscape. After decades marked by political turmoil and economic...