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Russia, US clash at UN over nuclear weapons in space

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Russia vetoed a US-drafted UN Security Council resolution aimed at preventing an arms race in outer space. The US accused Russia of developing anti-satellite nuclear weapons for space, which Russia denied. Both countries traded accusations at the UN. The resolution received 13 votes in favor, with China abstaining and Russia casting a veto.
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UN chief, COP28 president clash over future of fossil fuels

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on world leaders attending the COP28 climate summit to envision a future without fossil fuels, emphasizing that it is the only way to effectively address global warming. His statement followed a proposal by COP28 president Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber to continue using fossil fuels. Guterres emphasized the necessity of halting the burning of all fossil fuels to achieve the 1.5-degree limit, rejecting mere reduction or abatement efforts. This divergence in perspectives underscores a key divisive issue at the UN climate summit, hosted in the oil-producing United Arab Emirates.
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Emerging Asia Cup, Pak-India clash will be held today

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Today, in Colombo, the highly anticipated clash between traditional rivals Pakistan and India will take place in the ACC Emerging ODI Asia Cup. The tournament is currently underway in Sri Lanka, and both Pakistan and India have already secured their places in the semi-finals.