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Climate talks chief urges oil producing states to slash emissions

The president of this years United Nations’ climate talks has urged the oil and gas industry to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by or before 2050 at a speech Thursday to oil producing states

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 498 of the invasion

US set to announce new weapons aid package for Ukraine; Kyiv and Moscow urged to stop using cluster munitions; at least five killed in strike on Lviv

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2023

Commentary: Humanitarian impact bonds would allow businesses to be private saviors for public disasters

In May, Typhoon Mawar, the world’s strongest storm this year, was barreling toward the Philippines, where I live and work. Filipinos immediately began evacuating by the thousands. Mawar then slammed through Guam, carrying winds that gusted to 140 mph and killing most of the island’s power, but swerved away from…

Chicago Tribune · Jul 6, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war live: six die in missile strike on Lviv – as it happened

US reportedly considering sending cluster munitions banned by most of world under treaty US, Russia and Ukraine did not sign

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2023

Guantanamo detainees tell first independent visitor about scars from torture and hopes to leave

At the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, the aging men known by their serial numbers arrived at the meeting shackled

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Blinken says a multinational force is needed to help Haiti's National Police restore order

U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken says a multinational force is needed to help Haiti’s National Police as he echoed recent appeals made by United Nations officials who warn that the country’s insecurity is worsening

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Morning Digest | Ajit Pawar says he was elected NCP president on June 30; Fresh review petition in Manipur HC seeks recall of order recommending ST status for Meiteis, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023

Climate change at the world courts

Last February, the UN secretary-general informed the UN Security Council during a debate about the implications of rising sea levels on international peace and security, with mega-cities on every continent facing serious impacts.

Bangkok Post · Jul 5, 2023

UN observers urge access to Ukraine nuclear plant

KYIV (UKRAINE) - UN observers appealed on Wednesday for greater access to Europe's largest nuclear plant, after Moscow and Kyiv traded accusations over a possible "catastrophic" act of sabotage at the Russian-controlled facility in Ukraine.

Bangkok Post · Jul 5, 2023

UN records the highest number of 'grave violations' against children in conflicts

The U.N. children's agency says last year children experienced the highest number of “grave violations” in conflicts verified by the group

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023