Qatar, which is non-democratic and run by monarchs, has been widely criticized for its many human rights violations and its exploitation of workers. However, this is being ignored by other governments in the world who seek to become allied with Qatar. Geopolitical goals are prioritized over human rights.

hydrogen demand expected to rise. By 2050, green hydrogen could increase the GDP of Egypt, Kenya, Mauritania, Morocco, Namibia, and South Africa by $126bn, which is equivalent to 12% of these countries' current GDP. Investment of $450-$900 billion needed between now and 2050. Would be beneficial for climate change while also growing economy.

27th year of the annual conference. 90 heads of state expected to attend. Borris Johnson will also be attending after being invited by Egypt. Egypt has been criticized for keeping climate protesters separated from the event.

UN climate change chief warns about the exponential progression of climate change. The world is currently on track to reach more than double the 1.5 degree goal of the Paris Agreement by the end of the century so a lot will have to be done to find solutions

UK Interior Minister Suella Braverman resigned on wednesday due to a controversy regarding her sending an official document from her personal email. She is the second cabinet member to resign in the past week. Braverman wrote. "I have concerns about the direction of this government. Not only have we broken key pledges that were promised to our voters, but I have had serious concerns about this government's commitment to honouring manifesto commitments, such as reducing overall migration."

16 year old Asra Panahi was beaten to death by security officials who raided the Shahed girls high school in Ardabil on October 13. There have been many reports of this happening a lot but they are often covered up.

the EU proposed new sanctions on Russia in response to so-called "referendums" in four Ukrainian regions. more import bans on russian products. Expected to deprive Moscow of an additional $6.7 billion.

They held their second ministerial dialogue in Tokyo on September 8th. Since China has expanded its presence into the Indian ocean in recent years, both countries are pushing back by conducting navy drills in the bay of Bengal.

Global climate crisis has led to an unprecedented monsoon season. 300,000 homes destroyed. Prime minister vows to provide housing for all who lost their homes.