More than 170 countries around the world have promised to "significantly reduce" how much plastic they use by 2030.
It comes after five days of talks at the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya.
In the end, a non-binding resolution was made regards disposable items like plastic bags.
According to the UN, more than eight million tonnes of plastic enter the world's oceans every year.
At least 17 killed in stampede at festival in India's Kolkata
At least 17 people have been killed and several others injured in a stampede at a religious festival in north Kolkata in India, local media reported on Saturday.
French police clash with protesters as thousands rally over cost of living
Violent clashes have erupted between police and protesters across France on Saturday, as thousands of people protested against rising costs and declining public services in some of the country's most destructive unrest in years.
French protesters take to streets over rising prices and social strain
Demonstrations began across France on Saturday in what was expected to become a major nationwide protest against high prices and the fraying of a model intended to provide a basic level of opportunity and social security.
Egypt's Sisi says his presidency will end in 2030
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday that his presidential term would end in 2030 and that the question of his departure from office was settled, reaffirming that Egypt's constitution would not be amended.
Kenya confirms 4 new Ebola cases, bringing total number to 7
Kenya has confirmed four new cases of the Ebola Bundibugyo virus on Saturday, including three health workers who treated the country's first patient, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to seven, the health ministry said.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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