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Cop30 ends with tense agreement and 27-hour delay in Belém
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The Cop30, the UN climate conference in Belém, ended on Saturday (22) almost 27 hours late, after tense negotiations that resulted in a final agreement without Brazil's plan for reducing fossil fuels. The text advanced on adaptation financing and recognized the roles of indigenous and afrodescendant communities, but disappointed NGOs for lacking ambition on emissions. Tensions marked the final plenary, with criticism from Colombia and defense of the Brazilian presidency.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has addressed stakeholder claims of delayed payments to health facilities under the national health financing framework. He explained that the clinical review and verification of claims is an ongoing process to ensure accuracy and compliance. Duale revealed that 10,272 facilities have been contracted and are delivering services.
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Xiaomi has launched a seven-year low-interest financing plan for its YU7 electric SUV, mirroring a recent offer from Tesla amid fierce competition in China's EV market. The incentive, announced by CEO Lei Jun, applies to all YU7 variants and targets orders placed between January 16 and February 28. This move comes as both companies vie for dominance in the popular SUV segment.
Tesla has reduced financing rates for its 2026 Model S and Model X electric vehicles to as low as 3.99% APR, effective today. This change follows the end of federal tax credits and aims to make purchases more affordable for some buyers. However, the best rate requires a minimum down payment.