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Malnutrition rises in pregnant women in 12 at-risk countries

A new United Nations report says acute malnutrition among pregnant and breastfeeding mothers has increased by 25% in the past two years in 12 countries hard hit by rising food prices fueled by the fighting in Ukraine

The Independent UK

What to know about the new U.N. high seas treaty — and the next steps for the accord

Right now, two-thirds of the ocean are regulated by a fragmented patchwork of agreements and organizations. This treaty plans to unite countries to improve the health of the ocean.

WEKU

Is the poisoning of schoolgirls in Iran a new front in the war against girls' education?

Recent media attention has drawn global focus on an escalating number of Iranian schoolgirls falling ill over the past few months because of suspected chemical attacks. Accounts differ, but many reports cite more than 1,000 cases of poisoning at schools across Iran. At least 58 schools in ten provinces across…

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Israeli attack wounds Palestinians as settlers and soldiers dance

Five Palestinians wounded in settler attack in Huwara, where soldiers and settlers danced together celebrating Purim.

Al Jazeera

White House Urges UN to Investigate Poisoning of Iran Schoolgirls

The White House said Monday an investigation into the recent poisoning of school girls in protest-hit Iran could fall under the mandate of the United Nations.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Suella Braverman: small boats plan will push boundaries of international law

Rishi Sunak says bill will ‘take back control of our borders’ but critics argue the proposals are unworkable

The Guardian - UK

Somalia working to ‘stop violence’ amid Somaliland tension

In an interview with Al Jazeera, President Mohamud talks Somaliland, the fight against al-Shabab and Somalia’s future.

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Gender gap at work far wider than expected, women's pay remains static, UN says

Women have a harder time accessing work globally than previously thought, while the gender gap in working conditions and pay has barely budged in two decades, the United Nations said on Monday, just two days before International Women's Day.

Radio France Internationale

UN Envoy Says 2023 is a `Make or Break' Year for South Sudan

The UN special envoy for South Sudan called 2023 a “make or break” year for the world’s newest nation that has been beset by civil war, saying Monday it’s possible the country can keep its commitment to hold elections in December 2024 but only if there is political will. Nicholas…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rohingya camp fire leaves thousands homeless

DHAKA: More than 12,000 Rohingya Muslim refugees have been left homeless by a fire that swept through a camp at Cox’s Bazar in southeastern Bangladesh, the United Nations said.

Bangkok Post

Riyadh to Bring Together Cultural Organizations for 1st Time in 50 Years

For the first time in 50 years, the Saudi capital is prepping for a global conference that brings together the best international organizations specializing in education, science, and culture to discuss the future of global cooperation, the increasing challenges linked to funding and geopolitical shifts, and commitments, as well as…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Afternoon Update: critics warn RBA risks ‘overshooting’ on rate hikes; Sally Rugg’s court loss; and Sphinx-like statue found in Egypt

Australians with a mortgage have been hit with a record 10 consecutive interest rate rises as the Reserve Bank lifted the cash rate to 3.6%

The Guardian - AU

Plunge in border crossings could blunt GOP attack on Biden

A sharp drop in illegal border crossings since December may be blunting a Republican point of attack against President Joe Biden as the Democratic leader moves to reshape a broken asylum system that has dogged him and his predecessors

The Independent UK

We now have a treaty governing the high seas. Can it protect the Wild West of the oceans?

Delegates gave a jubilant cheer at United Nations Headquarters in New York on Saturday night, as nations reached an agreement on ways to protect marine life in the high seas and the international seabed area.

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Women on the frontline of peace

Women face specific and systematic gender-based issues in conflict situations. The challenge is how to empower more women in the peacebuilding process.

The Independent UK

UN envoy says 2023 is a `make or break' year for South Sudan

The U.N. special envoy for South Sudan is calling 2023 a “make or break” year for the world’s newest nation that has been beset by civil war

The Independent UK

CPAC veepstakes: Who does Trumpworld want to replace Mike Pence?

The far-right is largely settled on their pick for 2024. But who will run at their side?

The Independent UK

Russia gives fertilizer to Malawi, seeks African support

The Russian government has donated 20,000 tons of fertilizer to Malawi as part of its efforts to garner diplomatic support from various African nations

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The Guardian - UK

UN high seas treaty is a triumph, but it will need teeth to be effective

Letter: Guy Standing on the questions that remain with regard to the historic deal to protect international waters

The Independent UK

UNESCO chief promises help in restoring Iraq's looted sites

The head of the United Nations cultural agency has promised to continue helping to repair the damage done to Iraq’s historic sites by decades of war

The National (Scotland)

The rewilding project restoring Scotland's native oysters and seagrass meadows

FOLLOWING almost 20 years of negotiations, UN member states signed a treaty over the weekend which aims to protect vast swathes of the world’s…

Salon

Protests against Norweigian wind farm

Sámi land defenders say the windmills must be demolished

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran's Concessions to IAEA Largely Hinge on Future Talks, Grossi Says

Iran's concessions to UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi during his visit to Tehran this weekend depend to a large extent on future negotiations, Grossi conceded on Monday, walking back some comments he made upon his return. Two days before a quarterly meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency's 35-nation…

Asharq Al-Awsat

A Month after Quake, Survivors Need Shelter, Sanitation

One month after a powerful quake devastated parts of Türkiye and Syria, hundreds of thousands of people still need adequate shelter and sanitation, and an appeal for $1 billion to assist survivors is only 10% funded, hampering efforts to tackle the humanitarian crisis, a United Nations official said Monday. The…

The Guardian - UK

IAEA chief qualifies claim that Iran will restore nuclear site monitoring

Head of UN nuclear watchdog had said Tehran agreed to restore equipment and hand over data

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