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Fire prompts evacuation of delegations at UN climate talks in Brazil

Nov 21, 2025

Belem [Brazil], November 21: A fire broke out on the grounds of the UN climate talks in Brazil on Thursday, prompting the evacuation of delegations.
Reporters saw smoke rising from one of the large tents at the venue in the city of Belem. Security officials said that no injuries had been reported.
The fire was described by security personnel as small and was quickly extinguished. There was no immediate information on the cause. The incident came as the two-week UN Climate Change Conference nears its end. The talks, known as COP30, are scheduled to close on Friday. (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune

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RK HIV AIDS Research and Care Center and SBI Foundation distribute nutrition kits to TB patients in Ranchi

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], November 21: Under the leadership of Dr. Dharmendra Kumar, Chairman of RK HIV AIDS Research and Care Center, a successful nutrition kit distribution program for TB patients was organized in Ranchi, along with the launch of the TB Mobile Medical Unit. This initiative was undertaken by SBI Foundation under the CSR program SBIF Jeevanam in collaboration with RK HIV AIDS Research and Care Center, Mumbai, Organized under the excellent leadership of Mr. Sanjay Prakash, MD and CEO of SBI Foundation, and Dr. Dharmendra Kumar, over 300 TB patients received nutrition kits from eminent personalities present at the event. The program began with the lighting of a lamp, followed by a welcome ceremony for guests. Inspiring speeches were delivered by eminent personalities. The distribution of nutrition kits was followed by the grand flag-off of the TB Mobile Medical Unit.

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