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University of California Researchers propose a Global Treaty that could end plastic pollution by 2050

A new study highlights how an international treaty could nearly eliminate plastic pollution by 2050 through bold policies like recycling mandates, production caps, and infrastructure investments. These measures would also cut greenhouse gas emissions significantly. As negotiators meet in South Korea, the research emphasizes data-driven solutions to tackle plastic waste, climate change, and societal inequities simultaneously.

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Dissanayke

Sri Lankan President Dissanayaka keeps his pre-poll promise, appoints smaller Cabinet

The National People's Power (NPP) has been advocating a smaller government to reduce costs for the public. Since the NPP won the presidential election in September, the government functioned with just 3 ministers, including the President.

PM Modi G20

After Nigeria visit, PM Modi arrives in Brazil for G20 Summit

Modi arrived in the South American country after wrapping up a "productive" visit to Nigeria, where he held bilateral talks with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and interacted with the Indian community.

Israel

Two flares land near PM Netanyahu's home a month after Hezbollah drone attack

Israeli security services officials Netanyahu and his family were not in the house on Nov 16 in the central town of Caesarea at the time of the incident.

Khalistani extremists target white Canadians, call them ‘Invaders’

In a video shared on social media, an extremist can be heard referring to Canadians as "invaders" and urging them to "go back to England and Europe." The video was reportedly recorded by a suspected Khalistan sympathizer.

US

US President-elect Donald Trump nominates Robert F Kennedy Jr as health secretary

Announcing the nomination on his site Truth Social, Trump on Nov 14 said prominent anti-vaccine activist would “end the chronic disease epidemic" and “Make America great and healthy Again!”

Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lankan president’s NPP wins parliamentary election

The NPP contesting under the Malimawa (compass) symbol secured 123 seats out of the 171 declared seats, as per the results by 11 am.