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A person in all black walks past a logo at the media center ahead of the COP28 U.N. Climate Summit.

Confidence in UN climate talks at a low point ahead of COP28 in Dubai

Environment

Optimism soared after the Paris Agreement was established in 2015. But progress at UN climate talks since then has been incremental at best.

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Dubai tests self-driving pods in drive to become ‘smart city’

Technology
Shaheen Pasha

As a woman in media, sexual harassment was the norm. I was told to keep it to myself.

Culture
The World

‘Extremely sophisticated’ explosives passed through cargo screening

Conflict & Justice
The World

Autistic kids star in a new play — and documentary — from the United Arab Emirates

Health & Medicine

Qatar’s neighbors are pressuring the small Gulf country to fall in line

Global Politics

Qatar and its neighbors in the Arabian Gulf aren’t getting along too well. Saudi Arabia, along with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, recalled its ambassador recently — just one move in a series of diplomatic measures designed to get the small, but wealthy Gulf country to step in line. Qatar and its neighbors in the Arabian Gulf aren’t getting along too well. Saudi Arabia, along with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, recalled its ambassador recently — just one move in a series of diplomatic measures designed to get the small, but wealthy Gulf country to step in line.

A late bell, silent prayers and the world’s largest fireworks show greet the new year

Arts, Culture & Media

Dubai went for the fireworks record while the Japanese chose to take time to reflect. Meanwhile, for New Year’s, New York is getting a new mayor.

Iran and US agree, but on what exactly we’re not sure

Global Scan

The news over the weekend was of an agreement between leaders of six world powers and Iran over that country’s nuclear program — but what the agreement really says isn’t really, well, agreed. Still, there was no shortage of strong feelings about the deal. Plus, a Canadian town has developed a system for dealing with polar bear visits to town. That and more, in today’s Global Scan.

Earthquake in Pakistan

Pakistan government asks separatist militant groups to stop fighting so they can get help to survivors of earthquake

Environment

It’s hard enough getting aid to survivors in an earthquake, but in a conflict zone, it becomes even harder. That has been the case in Pakistan, where according to a spokesman for Balochistan regional government, attacks by separatists have hampered rescue efforts.

One Year Later, Undocumented Youth Program a Success

Congress went on recess earlier this month without passing immigration reform. “I believe that this president will be tempted if nothing happens in Congress, he will be tempted, to issue an executive order like he did for the DREAM kids a year ago, where he basically legalizes 11 million people,” warned Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) […]