G20 pushes ahead on climate and debt agenda despite U.S. absence
The bloc committed to tripling renewable energy capacity globally and working towards U.N. Security Council reform.
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Germany is a federal parliamentary republic in Central Europe and a founding member of the E.U. With a population of over 84 million people, Germany is the most populous member of the E.U. and a major economic and political leader in the G-7 and G-20.
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U.S., Ukraine cite progress at Geneva talks despite Trump ultimatum
The talks were complicated by Trump's renewed public criticism and a private threat to end U.S. military aid for Kyiv.
Global patent filings jump 5% to record high, trademarks stabilize
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Lula criticized 'unilateral attacks' on Brazil's institutions. Trump said the United Nations is not living up to its potential.
Global crises dominate the U.N. agenda as U.S. influence wanes
Other nations are leveraging this opportunity to reshape global cooperation, with the shift particularly evident on Gaza.
Climate change brings global water paradox of floods and droughts
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Trump sets sanctions conditions for NATO, pressing trade realignment
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Russia critic Baerbock leads UNGA at time of Security Council deadlock
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European nations trigger sanctions 'snapback' on Iran's nuclear program
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