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Jacinda Ardern — a trailblazing PM who knew when it was time to quit

From becoming the second world leader in history to give birth in office to her response to New Zealand’s worst terrorist attack, Jacinda Ardern has become one of the most memorable leaders in modern political history. As she announces her resignation, Emma Loffhagen reports on her historic premiership

Evening Standard

Biden adviser meets Netanyahu amid unease over his govt

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, the highest level meeting between the two allies since Israel’s most right-wing government ever took power last month

The Independent UK

UN peacekeepers find mass graves in eastern Congo

Mass graves containing 49 bodies have been discovered in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations said on Thursday, attributing the killings to an ethnic militia group.

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Ardern's resignation resonates for women in power

The shock resignation of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who altered the face of global politics when she was elected the world's youngest female head of state, throws a spotlight on the demands faced by women in power.

Reuters

Israel Asks Pope Francis, Red Cross to Help Release Four Citizens in Gaza

Israel appealed to Pope Francis, the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the UN Secretary-General on Wednesday to help it recover four citizens held in the Gaza Strip for more than seven years. Reuters reported that Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen sent letters of appeal after…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Paris Commends ‘Positive’ Saudi-Omani Efforts in Yemen

French ambassador to Yemen Jean-Marie Safa has praised peace efforts made by Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Paris-backed UN Envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg, and said they are yielding “positive developments” in Yemen. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, Safa expressed his hope that “a new page will be…

Asharq Al-Awsat

More Than 90 Countries Call On Israel To Restore Palestine Terror Funds

More than 90 countries signed a letter, published on Monday, demanding the "immediate" reversal of Israel's punitive measures.

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Ukrainians learn mine clearing skills from Cambodian experts

Cambodian experts, whose country has the dubious distinction of being one of the world’s most contaminated by landmines, walked a group of Ukrainian soldiers through a minefield being actively cleared, hoping their decades of experience would help the Europeans in their own efforts to remove Russian mines at home

The Independent UK

UN Official Warns Against Pouring ‘Fuel on the Fire’ in Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

The United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, warned Wednesday against pouring more fuel on the fire in the ongoing conflict between the Palestinians and Israelis. “As a new year begins, a dangerous cycle of violence persists on the ground, amidst increased political tension and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Experts Say Arrest of Belgian Citizen in Iran Violates Int’l Law

UN rights experts have condemned Iran’s “arbitrary” detention of Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele and demanded his immediate release. “We believe Mr. Vandecasteele has been arbitrarily deprived of his liberty and is a victim of enforced disappearance for periods of detention,” the independent UN human rights experts said in a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sea level rise may threaten Indonesia’s status as an archipelagic country

The recent UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report found global sea levels have been rising at an accelerated rate. As an archipelagic state with more than 17,000 islands stretching over 80,000 kilometres of coastline, Indonesia should be alarmed by these findings.

The Conversation

From the Christchurch massacre to an earthquake on TV, a look back at Jacinda Ardern's time as New Zealand prime minister

In almost six years as leader, Jacinda Ardern faced the aftermath of a massacre and delivered stinging rebukes to those questioning her age and gender. Here's a look back at her time in office.

ABC News

China's population is now inexorably shrinking, bringing forward the day the planet's population turns down

China’s National Bureau of Statistics has confirmed what researchers such as myself have long suspected – that 2022 was the year China’s population turned down, the first time that has happened since the great famine brought on by Chinese leader Mao Zedong in 1959-1961.

The Conversation

How bats became a symbol of Kentucky’s biodiversity crisis

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U.N. calls out Ukraine grain deal backlog, urges improvement

The United Nations on Wednesday called out inefficiencies in the operation of a deal allowing Ukraine Black Sea grain exports, but did not lay blame for a backlog of more than 100 ships in Turkish waters waiting on travel approval and inspections.

ABC News

Nepal's Yeti Airlines is not the only carrier — or country — with a questionable safety record

The European Union has banned all Nepalese airlines from flying to the continent, but other destinations — frequently visited by Australians — have also made the list for not addressing safety standards.

Al Jazeera

F-16 sale, Syria, NATO on agenda as top US, Turkey diplomats meet

The meeting is the first official US visit by Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu since Biden administration took office.

Al Jazeera

Deportation punishment for activism against Israel, Hammouri says

Palestinian Salah Hammouri, whom Israel deported to France, plans to make his return to Jerusalem his life’s work.

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Colombia defends minister who led Guatemala corruption inquiry as row deepens

Country says accusations against Iván Velásquez attempt by Guatemala to ‘persecute’ those investigating high-level corruption

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi FM Sees Progress on Yemen, Stresses Need to Reinstate Truce

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah said on Wednesday progress was being made towards ending the Yemen war, but more work was needed, including reinstating a truce and transitioning to a permanent ceasefire. Prince Faisal said the conflict would only be resolved through a political settlement. He…

Al Jazeera

Senior UN officials in Afghanistan to press for women’s rights

The delegation includes Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and Sima Bahous, executive secretary of UN Women.

Reuters

Denmark backs UAE leadership of COP28 climate talks

Denmark said it is optimistic that the United Arab Emirates, which hosts this year's UN climate talks, will push for ambitious action to curb climate change at the conference, following criticism from activists over the oil-producing nation's role.

Daily Mirror

UN agency rejects Tory ministers' claims it backs 'draconian' anti-strike laws

The PM Rishi Sunak and the Business Secretary Grant Shapps have both highlighted the International Labour Organisation when defending proposals to impose 'minimum service levels' during industrial action

The Conversation

Al-Shabaab is just a symptom of Somalia’s tragedy – the causes are still in place

For at least 14 years now, the militant group Al-Shabaab has terrorised the southern region of Somalia. Its ambition is to impose a tyrannical dictatorship over the entire country through fear and brutality. To achieve its aims, it has sought to oust the Somali government and its foreign military allies.

The Guardian - UK

Sea ‘a graveyard’ as number of Rohingya fleeing Bangladesh by boat soars

UN figures show number of those attempting to escape horrendous conditions in refugee camps increased from 700 in 2021 to over 3,500 in 2022

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