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Austria enters coalition negotiations after President Van der Bellen accepts the cabinet’s resignation, following legislative elections that left no party with a clear majority.

Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, urges global restraint to prevent wider conflict in the Middle East, warning of devastating consequences for civilians.

The United States has announced $336 million in aid to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza and the West Bank, addressing health, shelter, and essential services amid ongoing conflict.

The United Nations has launched a $426 million flash appeal to mobilize urgent humanitarian resources for civilians affected by the ongoing conflict and deepening crisis in Lebanon.

Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has officially assumed the role of NATO Secretary-General, taking over from Jens Stoltenberg after a handover ceremony in Brussels on October 1, 2024.

The EU has advised airlines to avoid Lebanese and Israeli airspace throughout October due to escalating tensions and an increase in airstrikes, citing serious security risks.

Governments worldwide have invested $2 trillion in clean energy since 2020, tripling the post-2008 levels, driven by energy security concerns and industrial policy, the IEA reports.

Halving food loss and waste could reduce global agricultural greenhouse emissions by 4% and decrease the number of undernourished people by 153 million, FAO says.

The European Council has adopted the Internal Market Emergency and Resilience Act to strengthen crisis preparedness, coordinating responses across EU member states.

In 2023, 81% of global renewable capacity additions were cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives, marking a key milestone in cost competitiveness for renewables, according to IRENA’s report.