Brazil: Indigenous Protesters Clash with Security at COP30 Summit

Dozens of Indigenous protesters clashed with security personnel at the COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil, on Tuesday, November 11, causing minor injuries and damage after demonstrators breached the main entrance. Police used tables and chairs to barricade the venue’s entrance.

COP30 meeting in Brazil

COP30 meeting in Brazil

Photo taken on Nov. 10, 2025, shows Japan's pavilion at the venue of the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP 30, opening the same day in Belem, Brazil, and running through Nov. 21.

COP30 meeting in Brazil

COP30 meeting in Brazil

Photo taken on Nov. 10, 2025, shows the venue of the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP30, opening the same day in Belem, Brazil, and running through Nov. 21.

COP 30 Opening Ceremony - Belem

COP 30 Opening Ceremony - Belem

Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), speaks during the opening ceremony of the 30th United Nations climate change conference in Belem, Brazil, Nov. 10, 2025. The 30th United Nations climate change conference, commonly known as COP30, opened Monday in Belem, in the Brazilian state of Para, with the aim of putting the fight against climate change back in the center of international priorities, according to local authorities. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Kako at national convention

Princess Kako at national convention

Japanese Princess Kako addresses the national convention of the New Inclusion Japan Association, a group formed by people with intellectual disabilities and their family members, in Tokyo on Nov. 9, 2025. (Pool photo)

Princess Kako at national convention

Princess Kako at national convention

Japanese Princess Kako addresses the national convention of the New Inclusion Japan Association, a group formed by people with intellectual disabilities and their family members, in Tokyo on Nov. 9, 2025. (Pool photo)

8th China International Import Exposition - Shanghai

8th China International Import Exposition - Shanghai

This photo taken on Nov. 4, 2025 shows Jinbao, the mascot of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), at the south square of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the 8th CIIE, in east China's Shanghai. Photo by Cai Xiangxin /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

8th China International Import Exposition - Shanghai

8th China International Import Exposition - Shanghai

A poster for the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) is pictured at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the 8th CIIE, in east China's Shanghai, on Nov. 4, 2025. Photo by Meng Chenguang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Belem Climate Summit Ahead of The COP30 - Brazil

Belem Climate Summit Ahead of The COP30 - Brazil

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivers a speech during the Belem Climate Summit ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties COP30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Belem, Brazil, Nov. 6, 2025. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and world leaders on Thursday urged governments to take immediate, decisive actions and make concerted efforts to combat climate change. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Belem Climate Summit Ahead of The COP30 - Brazil

Belem Climate Summit Ahead of The COP30 - Brazil

Participants attend the Belem Climate Summit ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties COP30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Belem, Brazil, Nov. 6, 2025. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and world leaders on Thursday urged governments to take immediate, decisive actions and make concerted efforts to combat climate change. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Belem Climate Summit Ahead of The COP30 - Brazil

Belem Climate Summit Ahead of The COP30 - Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivers a speech during the Belem Climate Summit ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties COP30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Belem, Brazil, Nov. 6, 2025. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and world leaders on Thursday urged governments to take immediate, decisive actions and make concerted efforts to combat climate change. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Belem Climate Summit Ahead of The COP30 - Brazil

Belem Climate Summit Ahead of The COP30 - Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivers a speech during the Belem Climate Summit ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties COP30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Belem, Brazil, Nov. 6, 2025. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and world leaders on Thursday urged governments to take immediate, decisive actions and make concerted efforts to combat climate change. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Belem Climate Summit Ahead of The COP30 - Brazil

Belem Climate Summit Ahead of The COP30 - Brazil

A man walks past the logo of the 30th Conference of the Parties COP30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Belem Climate Summit in Belem, Brazil, Nov. 6, 2025. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and world leaders on Thursday urged governments to take immediate, decisive actions and make concerted efforts to combat climate change. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Convention

Istanbul Convention

06.11.2025, Tallinn. Protest against the Latvian Parliament's decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention in Tallinn. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Istanbul Convention

Istanbul Convention

06.11.2025, Tallinn. Protest against the Latvian Parliament's decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention in Tallinn. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Istanbul Convention

Istanbul Convention

06.11.2025, Tallinn. Protest against the Latvian Parliament's decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention in Tallinn. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Istanbul Convention

Istanbul Convention

06.11.2025, Tallinn. Protest against the Latvian Parliament's decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention in Tallinn. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Istanbul Convention

Istanbul Convention

06.11.2025, Tallinn. Protest against the Latvian Parliament's decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention in Tallinn. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Istanbul Convention

Istanbul Convention

06.11.2025, Tallinn. Protest against the Latvian Parliament's decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention in Tallinn. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Istanbul Convention

Istanbul Convention

06.11.2025, Tallinn. Protest against the Latvian Parliament's decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention in Tallinn. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Istanbul Convention

Istanbul Convention

06.11.2025, Tallinn. Protest against the Latvian Parliament's decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention in Tallinn. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Istanbul Convention

Istanbul Convention

06.11.2025, Tallinn. Protest against the Latvian Parliament's decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention in Tallinn. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Istanbul Convention

Istanbul Convention

06.11.2025, Tallinn. Protest against the Latvian Parliament's decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention in Tallinn. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Istanbul Convention

Istanbul Convention

06.11.2025, Tallinn. Protest against the Latvian Parliament's decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention in Tallinn. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Istanbul Convention

Istanbul Convention

06.11.2025, Tallinn. Protest against the Latvian Parliament's decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention in Tallinn. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Istanbul Convention

Istanbul Convention

06.11.2025, Tallinn. Protest against the Latvian Parliament's decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention in Tallinn. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

COP30 climate summit in Brazil

COP30 climate summit in Brazil

The 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP30, begins in Belem, Brazil, on Nov. 6, 2025.

COP30 climate summit in Brazil

COP30 climate summit in Brazil

The 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP30, begins in Belem, Brazil, on Nov. 6, 2025.

COP30 climate summit in Brazil

COP30 climate summit in Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva addresses 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 Nov. 6, 2025.

COP30 climate summit in Brazil

COP30 climate summit in Brazil

The venue for the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP30, is pictured in Belem, Brazil, on Nov. 6, 2025.

Cheney at 2000 GOP Convention

Cheney at 2000 GOP Convention

Richard Cheney delivers his speech accepting the Republican Party nomination for Vice President of the United States at the 2000 Republican National Convention at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 2 August, 2000. Photo by Ron Sachs - CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cheney at 2000 GOP Convention

Cheney at 2000 GOP Convention

Former Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney, the Republican nominee for Vice President of the United States and his wife, Lynne, on stage following the acceptance speeches at the 2000 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia, PA on 3 August, 2000. Governor George W. Bush (Republican of Texas), the Republican nominee for President of the United States can be seen at right. Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cheney at 2000 GOP Convention

Cheney at 2000 GOP Convention

Richard Cheney delivers his speech accepting the Republican Party nomination for Vice President of the United States at the 2000 Republican National Convention at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 2 August, 2000. Photo by Ron Sachs - CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cheney at 2000 GOP Convention

Cheney at 2000 GOP Convention

Richard and Lynne Cheney wave to supporters after his acceptance speech as the Republican nominee as Vice President of the United States at the 2000 Republican National Convention at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 2, 2000. Photo by Ron Sachs - CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cheney at 2000 GOP Convention

Cheney at 2000 GOP Convention

Former United States Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney is interviewed at the Republican National Convention at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 31, 2000. Photo by Ron Sachs - CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cheney at 2000 GOP Convention

Cheney at 2000 GOP Convention

Richard Cheney delivers his speech accepting the Republican Party nomination for Vice President of the United States at the 2000 Republican National Convention at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 2 August, 2000. Photo by Ron Sachs - CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cheney at 2000 GOP Convention

Cheney at 2000 GOP Convention

Richard and Lynne Cheney wave to supporters after his acceptance speech as the Republican nominee as Vice President of the United States at the 2000 Republican National Convention at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 2, 2000. Photo by Ron Sachs - CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vice President Dick Cheney

Vice President Dick Cheney

New York, NY - September 1, 2004 -- United States Vice President Dick Cheney accepts his party's nomination for a second term as Vice President at the 2004 Republican Convention in Madison Square Garden in New York on Wednesday, September 1, 2004..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM.(RESTRICTION: No New York Metro or other Newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

Vice President Dick Cheney

Vice President Dick Cheney

New York, NY - September 1, 2004 -- United States Vice President Dick Cheney accepts his party's nomination for a second term as Vice President at the 2004 Republican Convention in Madison Square Garden in New York on Wednesday, September 1, 2004..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM.(RESTRICTION: No New York Metro or other Newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

Bush Accepts Republican Nomination

Bush Accepts Republican Nomination

New York, NY - September 2, 2004 -- United States President George W. Bush, left, and United States Vice President Dick Cheney, right, after the acceptance speech at the 2004 Republican Convention in Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on Thursday, September 2, 2004. In his remarks, the President spoke about where he wants to lead the United States for the next four years. .Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM.(RESTRICTION: No New York Metro or other Newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

A view of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) , the venue of the 8th China International Import Expo, Shanghai, China, October 30, 2025.

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

A view of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) , the venue of the 8th China International Import Expo, Shanghai, China, October 30, 2025.

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

A view of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) , the venue of the 8th China International Import Expo, Shanghai, China, October 30, 2025.

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

A view of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) , the venue of the 8th China International Import Expo, Shanghai, China, October 30, 2025.

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

A view of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) , the venue of the 8th China International Import Expo, Shanghai, China, October 30, 2025.

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

A view of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) , the venue of the 8th China International Import Expo, Shanghai, China, October 30, 2025.

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

A view of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) , the venue of the 8th China International Import Expo, Shanghai, China, October 30, 2025.

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

A view of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) , the venue of the 8th China International Import Expo, Shanghai, China, October 30, 2025.

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

A view of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) , the venue of the 8th China International Import Expo, Shanghai, China, October 30, 2025.

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

8TH CIIE Preview in Shanghai

A view of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) , the venue of the 8th China International Import Expo, Shanghai, China, October 30, 2025.