Hillel Neuer: The Man Challenging UN’s Anti-Israel Bias Hillel Neuer battles anti-Israel bias at UN: A voice for human rights faces suppression Zenger · Jul 24, 2023
A big step in reducing the risk of disasters The G20 must build on what India has started to prevent disasters The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023
MPs urge Sunak to attend Cop28 and stay true to net zero All-party climate group says backing away from green policies would be catastrophic for the economy The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023
The Guardian view on free school meals: MPs won’t support a more equal, sustainable future when others will Editorial: Britain’s missing voice in a key global anti-poverty debate reveals how the country is fading into irrelevance on the world stage The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023
Latest on Ukraine: As Russia pounds Odesa, Moscow and Crimea become targets Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. WEKU · Jul 24, 2023
The RSF are out to finish the genocide in Darfur they began as the Janjaweed. We cannot stand by Peace between Hemedti’s RSF and Sudan’s army will not end war crimes. As UN security council president, Britain must act The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023
UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning 'the most vulnerable' will suffer The leader of the United Nations has urged Russia to resume the internationally-brokered deal so that grain can be shipped from Ukraine's Black Sea ports during the war The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023
RSF atrocities pile up in Darfur after 100 days of Sudan fighting The RSF and Arab militias are accused of killing lawyers, human rights monitors, doctors and non-Arab tribal leaders. Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2023
G20 Working Group Meeting | We must mobilise private finance for disaster risk reduction: P.K. Mishra India has transformed DRR financing, creating a predictable mechanism for responses, mitigation, preparedness & recovery. G20 must create an enabling environment to attract private finance for DRR & make it part of core business. Need to think beyond pilots & design initiatives for scale. The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023
100 days of conflict in Sudan: A timeline Despite ceasefire attempts and diplomatic efforts, the fighting between the army and the RSF in Sudan continues to rage. Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2023
Unesco condemns deadly Russia strike on Ukraine's Odesa The UN's Paris-based heritage agency Unesco has condemned Russia's "brazen" attack on Odesa, which hit several sites in the port city's World Heritage centre, killing at least two people. Radio France Internationale · Jul 24, 2023
Oui, oui: Jill Biden heads to Paris to help mark US return to UN educational and scientific agency Jill Biden has represented her country at the Olympics, a king's coronation and a royal wedding The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023
Macron in New Caledonia: why is the territory divided and will it break away from France? French president to meet leaders in Noumea as many continue to push for independence after disputed 2021 referendum The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2023
🔴 Live: Moscow drone attack was ‘special operation’, says Ukraine defence source A Ukrainian defence source has reportedly confirmed Kyiv's involvement in a drone attack on Moscow early Monday morning, calling the incident a “special operation” by Ukraine's military intelligence. Russia said 17 Ukrainian drones also attacked Crimea on Monday, and that neither attack resulted in casualties. Read our live blog for… France 24 · Jul 24, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023 Putin’s troops unleash missile strikes on Odesa as Orthodox cathedral damaged At least one person has been killed and 22 others wounded in early morning strikes on the Black Sea port
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023 Heavy rains in Afghanistan and Pakistan unleash flash floods that killed dozens of people Officials say heavy flooding from seasonal rains in Afghanistan has killed at least 31 people and left dozens missing over the past three days
Radio France Internationale · Jul 23, 2023 Denim returns to its roots in southern French town of Nimes Jeans are one of the most un-environmentally friendly garments around, but a company in Nimes, the birthplace of denim, has drawn on the town's ancient savoir-faire to develop a more sustainable manufacturing process.
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023 A salvage team is set to begin siphoning oil out of rusting tanker moored off Yemen, UN says A senior United Nations official says a salvage team is set to begin siphoning oil out of the decaying tanker moored off the coast of Yemen
The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023 Third and final G-20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting to be held in Chennai from July 24-26 G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group to hold 3rd meeting in Chennai (Jul 24-26). Leaders, international orgs & knowledge partners to draft communique on priority areas incl. Early Warning Sys, Disaster & Climate Resilient Infra, Financing Framework, Disaster Response Sys & Ecosystem-based Approach. Notable dignitaries to participate, communique to serve…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2023 It won’t cost much to make free school meals a universal right A new push to offer free school meals across the globe won’t end world hunger but it’s a very good start
The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023 Science This Week | New way to settle the universe expansion dispute, risk of dengue on the rise as the planet warms and more Check out The Hindu’s science wrap featuring top 7 stories on new discoveries, findings, and studies in the scientific world from this week.
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023 Ukraine war – live: Russia says Kyiv’s ‘terrorist’ drone attack on Moscow thwarted Russian attacks continue on Odesa and other Ukrainian food export facilities nearly daily over past week
Radio France Internationale · Jul 23, 2023 Turkey may be key to salvaging Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports Russia's decision to walk out on a deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey to allow Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea has prompted fears of soaring prices and global famine. Turkey, the gatekeeper to the waterway, has a key role to play in finding a solution.
The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023 Explained | Will G-20 agree on a Joint Communiqué? Why has a single joint statement not been released so far at any G-20 Ministerial meeting? What is the bone of contention? What are the ‘Bali Paragraphs’ and why are they being incorporated in the current document? As G-20 President, what is India’s focus?
Zenger · Jul 22, 2023 Israeli President Herzog Counters Perception Of Rift With U.S. Democrats Herzog highlights bipartisan support in Congress, addresses concerns on judicial reform and Palestinian Authority