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New climate plans from over 60 countries would cut global carbon emissions by only 10% by 2035, far below the reductions needed to limit warming to 1.5C, a UN analysis warns. UN climate chief Simon Stiell said progress was “too slow” and urged countries to “accelerate action now.” Major emitters including China and the EU have yet to submit updated targets, while the US plan from Joe Biden’s term may be dropped if Donald Trump withdraws again from the Paris deal. The report comes ahead of Cop30 in Brazil next month, where leaders will face pressure to close the gap…

UnitedHealth Group has increased its profit forecast for 2025 following strong performance in both its insurance and healthcare services divisions. The company attributes the growth to higher demand for medical services and an expanding client base. Executives said the company expects this upward trend to continue into 2026. They highlighted that new service offerings and improved operational efficiency have helped drive profits. Analysts see the forecast increase as a sign of UnitedHealth’s resilience in a competitive healthcare market. The insurer’s revenue growth comes amid rising healthcare needs, driven by an aging population and increased access to medical care. UnitedHealth’s healthcare…

Switzerland is once again in the global spotlight — and not for its neutrality or banking precision. In a revealing interview with the Abu Dhabi Times, Dr. Gerhard Podovsovnik, Vice President of AEA Justinian Lawyers, accused the Swiss state and its banks of profiting from assets looted during the Holocaust and hiding them for over eighty years. “The Bergier Report proved this long ago,” Podovsovnik said in the interview. “Switzerland’s National Bank and private banks traded in stolen gold, enabled Nazi transactions, and denied Jewish refugees asylum. That’s not neutrality — that’s moral complicity.” A Demand for Full Disclosure Dr.…

Juventus have dismissed head coach Igor Tudor following an eight-game winless streak in all competitions, the club announced on Monday. “Juventus FC announces that it has today relieved Igor Tudor of his duties as coach of the men’s first team, along with his staff,” the club said in a statement, a day after a 1-0 defeat to Lazio. Reserve team coach Massimo Brambilla will take temporary charge. Tudor, who replaced Thiago Motta in March, became Juventus’s first foreign manager since Didier Deschamps in 2006–07. A former Juve defender, he helped the club finish fourth in Serie A last season, securing…

President Trump has finalized key trade and mineral agreements with Southeast Asian countries, marking a significant step in strengthening economic ties. These deals aim to enhance trade relations, secure access to critical minerals, and support the growth of the U.S. economy. The agreements focus on minerals essential for technology, defense, and renewable energy sectors. By securing these resources, the United States can reduce reliance on other regions and ensure a more stable supply chain for industries that drive innovation. Analysts emphasize that access to critical minerals is increasingly vital for national security and technological competitiveness. Trade officials noted that the…

Severe destruction across the Gaza Strip has made it difficult for Hamas to locate and recover the bodies of remaining Israeli hostages buried under rubble. On Saturday, an Egyptian convoy carrying bulldozers and excavators entered Gaza to assist with recovery operations. Under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal, Israel agreed to return 15 bodies of imprisoned Palestinians for every Israeli hostage’s body recovered. So far, Israel has handed back 195 Palestinian bodies, while Hamas has returned 18 Israeli bodies. Earlier this month, Hamas released all 20 living Israeli hostages. U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “watching very closely” to ensure all…

The US and China have reached a final agreement on the sale of TikTok’s US operations, treasury secretary Scott Bessent confirmed on Sunday. Bessent said the deal was completed during talks in Madrid and will be formally approved when Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet later this week in South Korea. He described it as part of a broader trade framework covering agriculture, trade balances, and fentanyl control. Under the reported $14 billion deal, US and international investors will own about 65% of TikTok’s American arm, while ByteDance and Chinese shareholders will retain less than 20%. The new owners will…

Two Sonesta hotels in Seattle were recently sold at a 34% discount, highlighting shifts in the city’s commercial real estate market and creating opportunities for investors. The sale demonstrates how market dynamics are influencing hotel valuations in urban areas. Industry experts say the discount reflects broader trends in the hospitality sector. Rising interest rates, changing travel patterns, and evolving market demand have affected hotel pricing, prompting adjustments in property values. Despite the lower price, investors see potential for long-term gains. Seattle’s hotel market has faced mixed conditions in recent years. While tourism and business travel have gradually recovered, competition from…

The Louvre transferred part of its jewelry collection to the Bank of France vaults on Friday after a shocking theft last week. French radio network RTL reported that the museum quietly moved several high-value pieces under heavy police escort. The transfer included the “Crown Jewels” displayed in the Apollo Gallery, along with other historic artifacts from different exhibits. Officials said the move was a precaution to safeguard the remaining treasures. The vault, located 27 meters below the Bank of France headquarters in central Paris, already stores about 90% of the nation’s gold reserves. Thieves Strike in Broad Daylight and Escape…

The Co-op has instructed staff to increase the visibility and promotion of vape products in stores as part of a strategy to recover sales lost after a major cyber-attack earlier this year. According to an internal document obtained by The Guardian, the retailer is introducing new vape displays, eye-catching advertising, and expanding its range of vaping products and nicotine pouches across its more than 2,000 UK grocery stores. The plan, titled Powering Up: Focus Sprint: Cigs, Tobacco and Vape, cites a significant decline in sales since the April hack, which disrupted supply chains and left empty shelves. The document notes…