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flag New Zealand abstains from voting on global shipping emissions deal aiming for net-zero by 2050.

flag New Zealand abstained from voting on a new deal to cut emissions from global shipping, which aims for net-zero emissions by 2050. flag The agreement, effective from 2028, requires ships to become more efficient or switch to cleaner fuels, with fines for exceeding emission limits. flag It's expected to raise about $10 billion annually, which could fund clean technologies. flag Several Pacific nations also abstained, citing concerns the deal isn't strong enough to combat climate change.

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