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UN climate action, Trump vs. UN, Starmer’s challenges, Japan’s leadership contest, and economic risks for 2026.

UN climate action, Trump vs. UN, Starmer’s challenges, Japan’s leadership contest, and economic risks for 2026.

  At the United Nations in New York, climate change has become the center of global debate once again. More than 100 countries pledged stronger action, vowing to stick to emissions cuts despite political divides. China announced plans to reduce its emissions by 7–10% by 2035, drawing both praise and skepticism. Analysts say many national plans are still far too weak to meet Paris Agreement targets. Former U.S. President Donald Trump used the same UN stage for a fiery speech. He called the UN “corrupt and useless,” accusing it of failing to defend borders worldwide. Trump’s words sparked criticism from diplomats who say cooperation is needed more than ever. He also voiced continued support for Ukraine, stressing its right to reclaim lost territory. In Europe, political attention turned to the UK. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced friction inside his Labour Party at its annual conference. Critics demand faster progress on housing, health, and energy reform. Supporters argue he is lay...

Germany Warns of Rising Drone Risks: What Travelers Need to Know

 BERLIN — Germany’s Federal Ministry of the Interior is warning of a “high” drone threat, with Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announcing new measures. Dobrindt stressed that while the threat is abstract in general, it is concrete and serious in specific cases. The government is considering changes to aviation security law, including possibly authorizing the military to take action against drones. The goal is to better protect critical infrastructure and large public events. The debate follows incidents in Northern Europe that disrupted civilian air traffic. Denmark recently closed airports multiple times due to drone sightings. Aalborg airport was affected; flights were diverted or temporarily suspended. The EU is considering a “Drone Wall” — a cross-border sensor and defense network to detect and neutralize drones. In Germany, the exercise “Red Storm Bravo” is underway, demonstrating jamming and other countermeasures. Military and civilian authorities are practicing coordina...