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Why India walked away from its bid to host COP33

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India has quietly abandoned its bid to host the UN's top-tier climate conference COP33, marking a shift from PM Narendra Modi's pledge in 2023. Experts and analysts explore what's behind the decision.

EU applauds Hungary’s election result

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After Hungary’s opposition ousted Viktor Orban after 16 years in power, hopes rise in Brussels that Budapest may abandon its obstructionist course. What is the EU expecting from Peter Magyar?

Boosting women's role in politics, Dutch-style

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Some 504 women were elected in recent Dutch local elections, with a "Vote for a Woman" campaign boosting their chances to gather preferential votes. Despite the record figure, women remain underrepresented.

US-Iran war: Is Pakistan a real peacemaker?

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Islamabad has been praised for mediating the conflict between Iran and the US, but with an ongoing war with Kabul and a crackdown on the opposition at home, it needs to do some serious work to improve its stock.