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Lebanese PM Urges Caution Amid Rising Regional Tensions

                                                       Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has issued a firm warning against pulling the country into what he described as “adventures” that could endanger national security and unity. His remarks come at a moment of heightened regional volatility following coordinated strikes by Israel and the United States on Iran.  Salam emphasized the gravity of the situation, urging all Lebanese factions to act with “wisdom and patriotism” and to prioritize the interests of the nation above external pressures or political agendas. Though he did not name Hezbollah directly, his message was widely interpreted as a caution to the Iran‑backed group, which has historically been involved in conflicts with Israel and has signaled it may not remain neutra...

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G7 Commits to Accelerating Fossil Fuel Transition, but Activists Remain Skeptical

 

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) developed democracies have pledged to accelerate their transition away from fossil fuels during this decade. The draft statement from their summit in Italy outlines a commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, in line with the best available science. However, climate activists remain critical, citing a lack of concrete commitments and the fact that many pledges were already agreed upon in previous meetings. The G7’s focus on phasing out coal power generation and reducing methane emissions is commendable, but some environmentalists express disappointment over the allowance for public investments in natural gas. As the COP29 United Nations climate conference approaches, the G7 leaders plan to submit more ambitious national climate plans. 

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