A UN report says developing countries need $305 billion a year for climate adaptation, far more than the $28.2 billion provided by developed countries in 2024.

It means preparing for the effects of climate change.

Developed countries provided 28.2 billion dollars in 2024, leaving a reported shortfall of about 277 billion.

A shortfall is an amount that is missing from what is needed.

It says a goal of 120 billion dollars a year by then would still cover less than a third of the projected need.

It means an amount smaller than one out of three equal parts.

Adaptation means preparing people and places for climate impacts, for example by strengthening infrastructure or restoring ecosystems.

Infrastructure means important systems and structures, such as roads and power networks.

Indonesia deployed more than 20,000 personnel to Jakarta as authorities investigated alleged wiretapping of the president.

Wiretapping means secretly listening to or recording someone’s phone calls.

Indonesia has deployed more than 20,000 troops and other personnel to Jakarta, while authorities investigate alleged wiretapping aimed at President Prabowo Subianto.

It means secretly listening to or recording phone calls.

The government has not yet determined the motive for the alleged wiretapping, according to its senior minister for legal affairs.

It means secretly listening to or recording phone calls.