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A landmark plan to set the first global, industry-wide emissions targets for shipping collapsed in London after Saudi Arabia and the United States pushed to end talks. A Saudi motion to adjourn negotiations for a year passed by a narrow margin, voiding timelines for rules due to start in 2028. President Trump had branded the plan a 'green scam,' with U.S. officials warning of tariffs. Vanuatu condemned the delay; industry groups voiced frustration, saying they need clarity. The pause forces countries to renegotiate when talks reconvene in April.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.