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Trump news at a glance: Iran war pushing millions into hunger, UN says, as president struggles to reach peace deal

US and Iran exchange a series of strikes in latest threat to fragile ceasefire. Key US politics stories from 6 June at a glance

The Guardian - US · Jun 7

Things could soon be warming up

We have been subjected to dire warnings from the UN this week that the upcoming El Nino could be the hottest ever and will spark extreme weather, creating havoc around the world. It's a bit ironic that something with such an innocent-sounding name (Spanish for "little boy") could cause so…

Bangkok Post · Jun 6

Ministry says Law of Sea findings not binding

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that the compulsory conciliation mechanism under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) carries no binding legal force on disputed parties, though it can exert considerable political pressure and influence international perceptions in disputes such as the Thai-Cambodian maritime boundary issue.

Bangkok Post · Jun 6

Jammu and Kashmir: Joint anti-terror operation by Indian Army,Police and CRPF enters fourteenth day in Rajouri

Security forces continue a major anti-terror operation in Rajouri's dense forests. The operation, now in its fourteenth day, involves the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF. Intensive search and combing operations are underway to track suspected terrorists. Security forces are maintaining a strong cordon and monitoring the area…

The Economic Times · Jun 6

India calls out Pakistan at UN; says Jammu & Kashmir 'is, was and always will be' India's

India strongly rebuked Pakistan at the UN General Assembly for misusing international forums to discuss Jammu and Kashmir, asserting it is an integral part of India. India's envoy criticized Pakistan's conduct as a Security Council member, calling its claims baseless and inconsistent with historical facts.

The Economic Times · Jun 6

UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war

The U.N. food agency says millions of people are being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war, as it warned would happen if the conflict escalated and oil prices remained high

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Coming El Niño will be the strongest ever recorded, new forecast predicts

A June update by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts suggests that the coming weather event will be the strongest ever measured.

LiveScience · Jun 5

Alien hunters update guidance on sharing news of possible intelligent life

Experts stress need for transparency while aiming to prevent premature announcements and protect scientists

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5

‘Distressing’ case of Briton jailed in India needs swift resolution, says Cooper

Jagtar Singh Johal, 39, was arrested by Indian authorities in 2017 just weeks after his wedding in the country, and has been detained ever since.

Evening Standard · Jun 5

Why world’s poorest countries could face exclusion from crucial climate conference

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The Independent UK · Jun 5