Trust and science: the essential elements missing from plastics treaty talks
Global negotiations to limit plastics pollution are in crisis but can be salvaged by formal scientific roles, informal delegate spaces, and collaborative UNEP leadership.
What's in Trump's ceasefire proposal and can it end Israel's war on Gaza?
According to reports, there are three main demands: an end to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), Israeli military withdrawals, and the release of Palestinian prisoners.
Wreckers, money woes and mutirao: 10 things we learned about Cop30 from Bonn climate talks
Success in achieving climate goals hinges on countries submitting effective national plans to cut emissions, yet preliminary negotiations suggest a bleak outlook.
U.S. and China cite progress in trade talks but release few details
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the talks as "productive" and noted substantial progress, with an announcement expected on additional details.
Trump closed a loophole allowing cheap Chinese goods to dodge tariffs, raising costs for U.S. consumers but enabling better trade negotiations with other nations.
China warns of 'countermeasures' against any deals that harm its interests
The Chinese commerce ministry insists that it respects countries' efforts to address trade disputes with the U.S., but warns of countermeasures if its interests are harmed.