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Behind the fanfare of James Cleverly’s visit to Sierra Leone, the need to restore aid is starkly apparent

The foreign secretary received a warm welcome in the country of his mother’s birth but critics say the slashing of aid budgets undermines the message of support for women and girls

The Guardian - UK

Don't leave Global South out of green tech growth, UN warns

The majority of developing nations are set to miss out on the economic benefits of booming green technologies, slowing progress toward their climate goals and widening the inequality gap between rich and poor countries, a United Nations report warned Thursday

The Independent UK

Ukraine says allies' concerns hamper talks on war compensation

Ukraine's efforts to ensure it receives compensation from Russia for damage caused by its invasion are being hampered by allies' concerns about the legal precedents that might be set, a senior Ukrainian official said.

Reuters

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Nuclear inspectors discover tonnes of uranium missing from Libya

Some 2.5 tonnes of natural uranium stored in a site in Libya that is not under government control have gone missing say UN nuclear watchdog inspectors, raising concerns about nuclear safety.

Radio France Internationale

‘Path of error and danger’: China angry and confused over Aukus deal

Deal is designed to counter perceived threat from Beijing but analysts in China say it could push region closer to conflict

The Guardian - UK

UK falls down global ranks for life expectancy - how do we compare to other countries?

Over the past seven decades, the UK has performed worse than all G7 countries bar the US

The Independent UK

UNIFIL: No Recent Blue Line Crossing between Lebanon and Israel

UNIFIL’s spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said on Thursday that no crossing of the Blue Line has been recorded recently between Lebanon and Israel. Tenenti said the UNIFIL has inspected media reports claiming that a person has trespassed from Lebanon into Israel, according to dpa. “The UNIFIL did not record any crossing…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Brother of man executed by Saudi Arabia says F1 legitimises ‘heinous crimes’

The brother of Mustafa al-Khayyat, one of 81 men executed by Saudi Arabia on one day last year, has accused F1 of complicity in sportswashing

The Guardian - UK

Libyan general says 2.5 tonnes of missing uranium found near storage base

UN nuclear watchdog raised alarm hours earlier amid concerns about radiological and security risks

The Guardian - UK

Sudani from Sulaymaniyah: Iraq Does Not Align itself with One Axis against the Other

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani underscored on Wednesday that his country will not be a platform to threaten its neighbors. Speaking at the seventh International Sulaymaniyah Forum, he stressed that Iraq cannot align itself with one axis against the other, rather, it can be a meeting point for all…

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2.5 tons of uranium have gone missing from site in Libya, says UN watchdog

About 2.5 tons of uranium have gone missing from a site in Libya, according to UN nuclear watchdog inspectors.

Evening Standard

After Cyclone Freddy, flood risk lingers for southern Africa

After four days of destructive wind and rain, local communities and relief workers are now dealing with the aftermath of Cyclone Freddy which has killed more than 250 people and displaced tens of thousands of others across Malawi and Mozambique and may still cause further damage

The Independent UK

US Report Calls for Stopping Theft of Aid by Assad Regime

A report issued by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies has issued recommendations for the US administration to stop what it described as the “diversion" and “theft” of aid by Bashar Assad’s regime. “The United States has spent over $14.1 billion on humanitarian assistance for Syria, more than any other…

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UN: South Sudan Must Halt Fighting, Move Faster to Elections

The UN Security Council on Wednesday demanded an immediate end to all fighting in South Sudan and pushed for swift progress by the government to ensure that delayed elections are held peacefully and freely in December 2024. The council resolution, which was approved by a vote of 13-0 with Russia…

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Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with UN Envoy to Syria

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh on Wednesday with UN Special Envoy of the Secretary General to Syria Geir Pedersen. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in Syria and the region and exchanged views on issues of common interest.

The Guardian - US

Newark mayor signs deal with Hindu nation that does not exist

Mayor and city council agreed to partnership with Kailasa, invented by Indian fugitive Swami Nithyananda

The Independent UK

UN: South Sudan must halt fighting, move faster to elections

The U.N. Security Council is demanding an immediate end to all fighting in South Sudan and is pushing for swift progress by the government to ensure that delayed elections are held peacefully and freely in December 2024

ABC News

Tropical Cyclone Freddy wanes after battering Malawi, Mozambique

After killing hundreds and displacing thousands as it barrelled through Mozambique and Malawi, twice, Cyclone Freddy dissipates over land, although flooding remains a threat in both countries.

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The Guardian - UK

IAEA to inspect future nuclear-powered submarines built in Australia

UN nuclear watchdog will check fuel usage in sealed power units to satisfy non-proliferation obligations

Reuters

Exclusive-Tons of uranium missing from Libyan site, IAEA tells member states

U.N. nuclear watchdog inspectors have found that roughly 2.5 tons of natural uranium have gone missing from a Libyan site that is not under government control, the watchdog told member states in a statement on Wednesday seen by Reuters.

The Guardian - UK

Myanmar is a failing state, led by a junta fuelled by Russian arms, says UN rights envoy

Civilians are being killed by Russian weapons just like in Ukraine, says special rapporteur Tom Andrews in call for global action

The Independent UK

UN warns gangs consuming Haiti despite help for police

The U.N.’s special envoy to Haiti has warned that the ongoing training and resources the international community is providing to Haiti’s police force is not enough to fight increasingly violent gangs

Al Jazeera

US announces $331m in new aid to Ethiopia as Blinken meets Abiy

Top US diplomat discussed ‘progress’ of Tigray peace agreement with Ethiopian prime minister, State Department says.

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Syrians Mark 12th Anniversary of Anti-regime Uprising

Thousands of Syrians demonstrated in the war-ravaged country's opposition-held northwest on Wednesday, marking 12 years since the start of pro-democracy protests and rejecting any international "normalization" with Damascus. The brutal repression of the 2011 protests, which began during the so-called "Arab Spring" uprisings, triggered a complex civil war that drew…

Chicago Sun-Times

Donald Trump’s attacks might be hurting — or helping — Ron DeSantis

DeSantis isn’t even running yet, but he’s got Trump, the press and voters acting as if he is. Talk about an auspicious start to a presidential campaign.

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