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Elon Musk’s and governments’ fears about population could be a real threat, UN warns

Over- and underpopulation is turning into a ‘scapegoat’ for global problems and could restrict rights, UN warns.

Fortune · Apr 19, 2023

ACTU will not push for spot on RBA board as review released – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2023

Thousands flee as new ceasefire attempt fails in Sudan

Khartoum residents struggle with power cuts, water shortage as fighting rages for fifth day.

Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2023

Israel fears Sudan unrest could end prospects of peace treaty

Israel is using its relationships with the generals leading the Sudanese military and the RSF to urge them to end the fighting.

Axios · Apr 19, 2023

Sudan violence continues for fifth day with death toll passing 270 as rival forces clash

The unrest erupted in the northeast African country after an internationally brokered truce fell apart

Manchester Evening News · Apr 19, 2023

Why the world should take notice as Saudi Arabia joins Chinese alliance -- and how this relates to Taiwan

Saudi Arabia’s cabinet recently approved the decision to join the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

The Conversation · Apr 19, 2023

Thousands flee Khartoum as fighting continues despite 24-hour truce

Thousands of residents have fled the Sudanese capital Khartoum as fighting between the army and Rapid Support Forces paramilitaries raged for a fifth day. A 24-hour humanitarian truce collapsed almost immediately. At least 270 civilians have lost their lives. UN and foreign government staff are being evacuated.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 19, 2023

India set to be world’s most populous nation by mid-2023, surpassing China

India is expected to have around 2.9 million more inhabitants than China by the middle of the year

Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2023

Diplomats, aid workers under attack in ‘nightmare’ Sudan violence

Endre Stiansen, the Norwegian ambassador to Sudan, said the ‘urban warfare’ in Khartoum is unprecedented.

Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2023

Black Sea grain deal elusive despite resumption of ship inspections

Inspections of ships carrying Ukrainian grain from the Black Sea resumed on Wednesday under a U.N.-brokered deal, but Kyiv said more time was needed to secure an extension of the initiative.

Reuters · Apr 19, 2023