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Dutch give "deepest apologies" for role in 1995 Srebrenica genocide

The Netherlands on Monday offered its "deepest apologies" for the role played by Dutch peacekeepers in the Srebrenica genocide, when roughly 8,000 Bosnian Muslims were massacred by attacking Bosnian Serb forces 27 years ago.

Reuters

Humans need to value nature as well as profits to survive, UN report finds

Focus on market has led to climate crises, with spiritual, cultural and emotional benefits of nature ignored

The Guardian - UK

World population to hit eight billion mark this year, but growth rate is slowing: UN

The world's population is expected to reach eight billion on 15 November, the UN forecast Monday in a report that said India will surpass China as the most populous country on earth in 2023, but growth rate is declining.

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India to surpass China as most populous country in 2023 -UN report

India is set to surpass China as the world's most populous country in 2023, with each counting more than 1.4 billion residents this year, a United Nations report said on Monday, warning that high fertility would challenge economic growth.

Reuters

GOP resists Democrats' push for more UN funding despite China's growing influence - Roll Call

House Republicans oppose Democrats' push for more funding support for the U.N., despite China's growing influence within the organization.

Roll Call

Thousands gather to mark Srebrenica massacre, bury victims

Thousands of people have converged on Srebrenica to mark the 27th anniversary of Europe's only acknowledged genocide since the Holocaust and attend the funeral of 50 recently identified victims

The Independent UK

Ukrainian Intelligence Strike Drones Destroy Three Russian Tanks And Infantry Vehicle In One Swoop

The Security Service of Ukraine released the footage on Thursday, July 7.

Zenger

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Ukrainian Forces Battle To Clear Kharkiv Region Of Russian Forces

The footage was obtained from the State Border Service of Ukraine on Friday, July 8.

Zenger

Russia Claims Images Show Attack Helicopters Carrying Out Combat Missions In Ukraine

Mi-8AMTSh 'Terminator' attack helicopters are a special variant of the Mi-8AMT helicopter.

Zenger

Russia Claims To Have Destroyed Harpoon Missile Systems Given To Ukraine By Britain

The footage was obtained from the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) on Friday, July 8.

Zenger

Russian Space Force Launches New Satellite Promising Greater Navigational Accuracy

The 'Z' is one of the symbols that is often seen painted on Russian military vehicles taking part in the invasion of Ukraine.

Zenger

Tanks A Lot: Ukrainian Forces Joke They Are On Safari To Create A Russian Tank Cemetery

The video was obtained from the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Zenger

World Population Day: Theme, History, Significance and Interesting Facts

Every year on July 11, World Population Day is commemorated to increase public awareness of concerns related to population growth. It is observed that the United Nations Development Programme created World Population Day in 1989, when there were 5 billion people on the planet. Its purpose, which has been to…

The Times of India

Iran Defends ‘Legitimacy’ of Enriching Uranium to 20% at Fordow

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran defended the legitimacy of its latest step to accelerate uranium enrichment by 20 percent through operating IR-6 centrifuges at its underground Fordow facility. Iran has escalated its uranium enrichment further with the use of advanced machines at Fordow in a setup that can more…

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Int’l Resolution to Help Syrians. Is a Russian-American Settlement Possible?

Last-gasp negotiations are underway to salvage the international resolution that allows cross-border aid to reach Syria. Russia had last week vetoed the extension of the resolution when it was put to a vote at the United Nations Security Council. The resolution expired on Sunday. What is the resolution? Issued in…

The Hindu

India projected to surpass China as world’s most populous country during 2023: UN report

According to the report, India’s population stands at 1.412 billion in 2022, compared to China’s 1.426 billion

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN: World Population to Hit 8 Bn this Year

The world's population is expected to reach eight billion on November 15, the UN forecast Monday in a report that said India will surpass China as the most populous country on earth in 2023. That overall population milestone "is a reminder of our shared responsibility to care for our planet…

The Conversation

Changes to the way Oranga Tamariki is monitored risk weakening children’s rights and protections – what should be done?

A new law designed to improve oversight of the agencies charged with protecting children and young people is making its way through parliament. As it stands, there are serious concerns about how effective it will be once enacted.

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Kiribati announces withdrawal from Pacific Islands Forum on eve of leaders' meeting

Kiribati has announced it will push ahead with its withdrawal from the Pacific Islands Forum, delivering a damaging blow to the regional body on the eve of its most important meeting in years.

The Guardian - AU

Labor faces decisions on approval of up to 27 coal developments including greenfield mines

Environment minister Tanya Plibersek says she would be ‘carefully considering’ projects referred under EPBC Act

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lankan opposition parties plan unity government after president quits

Prime minister as well as Rajapaksa will step down after months of protests culminated in attacks on their homes

Al Jazeera

Concerns over UN aid delivery amid fears Syria crossing may close

Lack of agreement regarding humanitarian aid deliveries likely to affect over four million citizens in northwest Syria.

The Independent UK

Iran enriches to 20% with new centrifuges at fortified site

Iran says it has begun enriching uranium up to 20% using sophisticated centrifuges at its underground Fordo nuclear plant, state TV reported, an escalation that comes amid a standoff with the West over its tattered atomic deal

The Times of India

Government mustn't adopt 'touch-me-not' attitude: Salman Khurshid after India slams Germany's criticism

NEW DELHI: In the backdrop of India slamming Germany's criticism over fact-checker Mohammed Zubair's case, former external affairs minister Salman Khurshid on Sunday said the government must ensure that there is no reason for an adverse opinion and "show the best side of us" rather than adopting a "touch-me-not" attitude.

The Hindu

Govt mustn't adopt 'touch-me-not' attitude: Salman Khurshid after India slams Germany's criticism

He asked why PM Modi, who is ‘fond of speaking on everything’, does not talk about unity

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