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Trade curbs on all eels rejected

The parties to the Washington Convention, a treaty regulating the international trade of endangered species, hold a plenary session in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Dec. 4, 2025. A proposal by the European Union to put all eel species, including the Japanese eel, under global restrictions, was formally rejected during the session.

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Trade curbs on all eels rejected

The parties to the Washington Convention, a treaty regulating the international trade of endangered species, hold a plenary session in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Dec. 4, 2025. A proposal by the European Union to put all eel species, including the Japanese eel, under global restrictions, was formally rejected during the session.

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Meeting of parties to treaty banning anti-personnel landmines

Izumi Nakamitsu, U.N. undersecretary general and high representative for disarmament affairs, meets the press in Geneva on Dec. 2, 2025, on the sidelines of a meeting of the parties to the Ottawa Convention, an international treaty banning anti-personnel landmines.

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erdogan Speaks on Recent Attacks in The Black Sea - Ankara

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a press conference at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkiye, December 1, 2025. Ankara "cannot in any way" excuse the recent attacks on commercial tankers off Turkiye's Black Sea coast, and has issued warnings to all relevant parties, Erdogan said Monday. Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Erdogan Speaks on Recent Attacks in The Black Sea - Ankara

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a press conference at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkiye, December 1, 2025. Ankara "cannot in any way" excuse the recent attacks on commercial tankers off Turkiye's Black Sea coast, and has issued warnings to all relevant parties, Erdogan said Monday. Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Global eel trade may be regulated

File photo taken on Nov. 23, 2025, shows Japanese eels at a restaurant in Tokyo. A conference of the parties to the Washington Convention, a treaty regulating international trade in endangered species, will vote in December on a proposal by the European Union to put all eel species, including the Japanese eel, under global restrictions.

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Global eel trade may be regulated

File photo taken on Nov. 23, 2025, shows Japanese eels at a restaurant in Tokyo. A conference of the parties to the Washington Convention, a treaty regulating international trade in endangered species, will vote in early December on a proposal by the European Union to put all eel species, including the Japanese eel, under global restrictions.

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Global eel trade may be regulated

File photo taken on Nov. 23, 2025, shows Japanese eels at a restaurant in Tokyo. A conference of the parties to the Washington Convention, a treaty regulating international trade in endangered species, will vote in December on a proposal by the European Union to put all eel species, including the Japanese eel, under global restrictions.

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Washington Convention to discuss eel trade regulations

Photo taken on Nov. 24, 2025, shows the venue of a conference of the parties to the Washington Convention, a treaty regulating international trade of endangered species, beginning in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the same day. The focus of attention during the conference through early December is whether the parties will adopt a proposal by the European Union to put all eel species, including the Japanese eel, under global restrictions.

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Washington Convention to discuss eel trade regulations

A conference of the parties to the Washington Convention, a treaty regulating international trade of endangered species, begins in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Nov. 24, 2025. The focus of attention during the conference through early December is whether the parties will adopt a proposal by the European Union to put all eel species, including the Japanese eel, under global restrictions.

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COP 30 climate talks

COP 30 President Correa do Lago holds a press conference on the final day of the 30th session of the meeting, officially called the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Belem, Brazil, on Nov. 22, 2025.

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COP30 in Brazil

Participants arrive at the venue of the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP30, in Belem, Brazil, on the event's final day on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Interview with climate change expert Morgan

Environmental activist and climate change expert Jennifer Morgan gives an interview in Belem on Nov. 19, 2025, as the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP30, gets under way in the Brazilian city.

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Interview with climate change expert Morgan

Environmental activist and climate change expert Jennifer Morgan gives an interview in Belem on Nov. 19, 2025, as the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP30, gets under way in the Brazilian city.

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COP30 climate summit in Brazil

South Korean Environment Minister Kim Sung Whan speaks to the press following a minister-level meeting of the 30th session of the Conference of Parties, known as COP30, to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change in Belem, Brazil, on Nov. 17, 2025.

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COP30 climate summit in Brazil

Andre Correa do Lago (C), president of the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties, known as COP30, chairs a minister-level meeting of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change in Belem, Brazil, on Nov. 17, 2025.

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COP30 climate summit in Brazil

Simon Stiell, U.N. Climate Change executive secretary, delivers a speech at a minister-level meeting of the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties, known as COP30, to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change in Belem, Brazil, on Nov. 17, 2025.