‘Blatant violation of all international laws’: Israel strikes Qatar in shocking escalation targeting Hamas leaders Israel got a lot of backlash from its latest hit. We Got This Covered · Sep 9, 2025
Deadly earthquake hits Afghanistan: What we know so far Authorities say more than 900 people have died as floods and rubble hinder rescue efforts. Al Jazeera · Sep 1, 2025
Friday essay: The dangers of centrism in a time of crisis In the fight against slavery, abolitionists eventually prevailed over slave owners. The long fight was not won in the sensible centre, but by “radical, democratic” absolutists who risked their lives in the fight to save the lives of others. It scares me to think how the ABC, or indeed most… The Conversation · Aug 21, 2025
Japan proposes 'economic zone' linking Indian Ocean to Africa, seeks greater role in the region Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has proposed an economic zone linking the Indian Ocean to Africa The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
Recognising Palestinian state must not distract from ending Gaza mass deaths, UN expert says Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur for the occupied territories, calls for practical actions and warns against distracting ‘attention from where it should be: the genocide’ The Guardian - US · Aug 13, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Putin updates North Korea’s Kim ahead of Trump summit in Alaska Zelenskyy rules out ceding territory ahead of Trump-Putin talks; Russian troops make sudden advance in eastern Donetsk region. What we know on day 1,267 The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2025
Hiroshima anniversary: mayor says Ukraine and Middle East crises show world ignoring nuclear ‘tragedies’ On 80th anniversary of atomic bombing, Kazumi Matsui urges younger people to recognise ‘inhumane’ consequences of nuclear weapons as a deterrent The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2025
The Guardian view on the green transition: renewables are the future – but countries’ actions must catch up with their promises Editorial: To counter attacks on net zero, challenges including the need for grid upgrades will have to be grasped The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025
Japan Touts Safety, Security And Weak Yen To Showcase Tokyo As 'Attractive Hub' For UN As US Pulls Back Under Trump Japan is pitching Tokyo as an "attractive" base for United Nations operations as the United States steps back from multilateral leadership, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said after meeting U.N. Secretary‑General António Guterres in New York last week. Benzinga · Jul 28, 2025
Severe malnutrition in under-5s has tripled at Gaza City clinic, charity reports Charity says number of people needing care for malnutrition has quadrupled and blames Israeli ‘policy of starvation’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025
Healthy environment ruled a human right by world’s top court, as campaigners hail ‘seismic’ win Countries could be held legally liable for failure to act on climate change The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025
Fossil fuels are ‘running out of road’ as world enters new energy era, says UN chief ‘The clean energy future is no longer a promise. It’s a fact,’ UN chief says The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025
Gaza suffering man-made mass starvation, says WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issues warning, as more than 100 aid groups urge Israel to ease blockade The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025
World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, UN chief says António Guterres says ‘sun is rising on a clean energy age’ as 90% of renewable power projects cheaper than fossil fuels The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2025 UN Gaza investigator Francesca Albanese says US sanctions against her a sign of ‘guilt’ United Nations’ special rapporteur for Palestinian territories stresses all eyes must remain on Gaza as she urges ‘let’s stand tall, together’
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2025 The UN is our best defence against a third world war. As Trump wields the axe, who will fight to save it? If the US cuts off the cash it will have world-changing effects, but it’s not the only country falling short in its obligations
The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025 Rival leaders in Cyprus will meet informally with UN chief this month U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres will bring the rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus together again following a “constructive atmosphere” during an earlier meeting aimed at reviving stalled peace talks
Euronews · Jun 30, 2025 US skips global UN meeting in Spain aimed at raising trillions to combat poverty Many countries face escalating debt burdens, declining investments, decreasing international aid and growing trade barriers.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2025 Spain records highs of 46C and France under alert as Europe swelters in heatwave Extreme heat ‘the new normal’, says UN chief, as authorities across the continent issue health warnings
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025 Tourists warned of ‘new normal’ as Europe heatwave hits visitors and locals Water shortages are hitting several areas across Europe
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025 Scorching temperatures grip Europe, putting regions on high alert Forest fires fanned by high winds and hot, dry weather damaged some holiday homes in Turkey as a lingering heat wave that has cooked much of southern Europe led authorities to raise warnings and tourists to find ways to beat the heat, A heat dome swept an arc across France,…
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2025 Netanyahu denounces report that Israeli soldiers have orders to shoot at Palestinians seeking aid Israeli leaders are denying claims that soldiers were ordered to shoot at Palestinians approaching aid sites in Gaza
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2025 IDF opens inquiry into possible war crimes after deaths near Gaza aid sites Israel Defense Forces to examine growing evidence of shootings of Palestinians trying to obtain food
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 22, 2025 US Politicians React To Trump’s Iran Strike: ‘The Risk Of War Has Dramatically Increased’ The president has been both defended and condemned for the move, which he announced in a social media post earlier today.
Euronews · Jun 11, 2025 Myanmar on 'path to self-destruction' if violence doesn’t end, UN envoy says A widespread armed struggle against military rule in Myanmar began in February 2021 after generals seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.