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Two Indian peacekeepers to be honoured posthumously on International Peacekeepers Day

Two Indian peacekeepers will be honored posthumously by the UN for their ultimate sacrifice. Major Abhilasha Barak of India will receive the Military Gender Advocate of the Year award. India is a significant contributor to UN peacekeeping missions. The UN commemorates peacekeepers annually on May 29. This year's theme is…

The Economic Times

US:UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026

The UN has cut its forecast for global economic growth, saying the Middle East crisis has reignited inflationary pressures and ‌heightened uncertainty.

AAP

UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026

The UN has cut its forecast for global economic growth, saying the Middle East crisis has reignited inflationary pressures and ‌heightened uncertainty.

AAP

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It may not be perfect, but history shows Australia cannot turn its back on the UN

US President Donald Trump’s invitation of selected world leaders, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, to join a “Board of Peace” has sparked a predictable mix of deep concern and morbid humour.

The Conversation

US distances itself from Gaza food delivery group amid questions over leadership and funding

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation had faced criticism from aid groups even before this week’s chaotic rollout

The Guardian - US

Power drives global affairs today, not rules – what Africa’s strategies should be

A new world order is emerging. The United States is no longer the sole force shaping global events; countries like China, Russia, India and the Gulf states are growing in influence.

The Conversation

UN looks to restart peace talks for divided Cyprus

The most recent push for a peace deal collapsed in 2017

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France carried out bombing raid on Islamic State targets in Syria, defence minister says – as it happened

French aircraft carry out strikes on Islamic State positions, says French defence minister Sebastien Lecornu

The Guardian - UK

World Update: how Israel’s relations with the UN hit rock bottom

With the clock ticking down to November 5 and what just about everyone agrees is the most consequential US presidential election in living memory, various of the Biden administration’s top brass have jetted out to the Middle East for one last try to get a deal over the line.

The Conversation

The Guardian view on foreign powers in Sudan: struggling for advantage while civilians starve

Editorial: The role of the United Arab Emirates in fuelling the war is under the spotlight. But other countries too are exacerbating the deadly conflict

The Guardian - UK

Paralympics showcase high-tech prosthetics, but for many people with limb loss, access to prostheses looks quite different

The Paralympic Games bring to the forefront the role of technology in facilitating access to professional sports for people with amputations. Images of athletes using so-called running blades make us believe in the triumph of technological advances and the union of humans and technology.

The Conversation

France joins western allies in calling for Israel to avoid escalation after Iran attack – as it happened

Emmanuel Macron says Iran should face international isolation and reasserts his country’s support for Israel

The Guardian - AU

🔴 Live: Ukraine urges world court to impose 'reparations' over Russia war

Ukraine on Tuesday said the International Court of Justice should impose reparations on Russia for its "war of annihilation", arguing that international law itself was at stake. Earlier, the western Ukrainian city of Lviv was rocked by blasts with local officials saying the Russian air attack caused a major fire…

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