In the past week, world news has been dominated by a mix of political, environmental, and social issues from different parts of the globe. Here’s a roundup of the headlines that made a significant impact from October 24 – 30, 2021. Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges more climate action In an opening speech at the United Nations’ COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland News Today, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to limit China’s coal consumption and increased its access to clean energy.
While this was welcomed by environmental activists, some critics have questioned the sincerity of China’s pledge, especially concerning China’s coal export. Tension in Eastern Europe amid Belarus crisis The political crisis in Belarus continues to escalate, with the country’s leader, Alexander Lukashenko’s government, accused of using illegal means to prolong his rule. Poland and Lithuania have played host to thousands of refugees seeking to flee the instability in Belarus, eliciting strong reactions from the Belarusian authorities.
This week, Belarus recalled its ambassadors to these countries, escalating the tension further. Myanmar coup leaders face charges of grave human rights abuses In the aftermath of the coup in Myanmar, the military junta installed by the military has been accused of committing a range of human rights abuses.