Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty
A week after Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, was accused of being a “wrecking ball” jeopardizing global climate talks, Saudi officials are leading an effort to block a United Nations deal to tackle plastic pollution,
Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Fail
A summit many hoped would yield a landmark treaty to tackle a global plastic pollution crisis ended in disappointment after oil- and gas-producing countries pushed back on limiting production
Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year
Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution for a week in South Korea won't reach an agreement and plan to resume the talks next year.
UN plastics treaty talks end with no deal. What now?
President-elect Donald Trump, who opposed involvement in a global treaty to end plastic pollution, will soon shape U.S. policy positions.
Plastic treaty faces hurdles as Russia, Saudi Arabia mire negotiations
Oil producers including Russia and Saudi Arabia have slowed negotiations for a plastic pollution treaty to a crawl, dimming chances that an agreement to tackle a burgeoning environmental and health threat can be reached this year.
Saudi Arabia abandons pursuit of US treaty over Israel stalemate
Saudi Arabia has abandoned its pursuit of an ambitious defence treaty with Washington in return for normalising relations with Israel and is now pushing for a more modest military cooperation agreement, two Saudi and four Western officials told Reuters.
UN Talks on Plastics Fall Short, End With No Global Treaty to Control Waste
Negotiations in South Korea for a global treaty on plastic waste stalemated over limits on plastic production and the elimination of harmful chemicals.
Global Plastic Treaty Negotiations Finish Without Agreement
The meeting was the last stage in a two-year process, after more than 170 nations in March 2022 backed a historic UN resolution to end plastic pollution,
No global treaty reached on cutting plastic production, talks to resume next year
Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution won't reach an agreement in South Korea and are making plans to resume the talks next year.
Saudi Arabia abandons pursuit of U.S. defense treaty over Israel stalemate
RIYADH, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has abandoned its pursuit of an ambitious defense treaty with Washington in return ...
Saudi Arabia eyes deals with Iran, US
The Gulf nation is increasingly pursuing a "Saudi First" foreign policy, strengthening relations outside of its typical ...
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Saudi Arabia's Shift: From Ambitious Treaty to Modest Defence Pact with U.S.
Saudi Arabia has shifted its approach from pursuing a comprehensive defence treaty with the U.S. towards a more limited ...
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Saudi Arabia Halts Push for US Defence Pact Amid Israel Deadlock
Saudi Arabia has suspended its pursuit of a US defence treaty, citing stalled progress in resolving the Israel stalemate.
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Oil Producers Block Binding UN Treaty to Curb Plastics
Oil-producing nations, particularly Saudi Arabia and Russia, have blocked a UN-backed treaty to curb plastic pollution, ...