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FED:Australia backs historic United Nations climate vote

A United Nations vote on state climate change obligations has received overwhelming international support in a major win for its Pacific island proponents.

AAP · May 21

Australia backs historic United Nations climate vote

A United Nations vote on state climate change obligations has received overwhelming international support in a major win for its Pacific island proponents.

AAP · May 21

CSIRO is cutting climate science jobs. This is what’s at stake for Australia

CSIRO has told staff it will cut 92 positions in its environment unit – just days after the Australian government boosted funding to the national science agency by A$387 million.

The Conversation · May 21

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India calls out Pakistan's 'long-tainted record of genocidal acts' at UNSC

India has strongly criticized Pakistan at the UN Security Council. India highlighted Pakistan's history of genocidal acts. It stated that Pakistan attempts to hide its internal failures through violence. India also pointed to Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan, which caused civilian casualties. These actions demonstrate Pakistan's disregard for international law and…

The Economic Times · May 21

US lifts sanctions against Francesca Albanese, UN rapporteur on Palestinians

The United States on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN expert critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, after a court order. A Treasury Department notice showed Albanese was removed from a sanctions blacklist that had effectively cut her off from global banking and credit card services.

France 24 · May 20

UN General Assembly backs world court climate ruling, US among nations opposing

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution reinforcing countries’ obligations to combat climate change, though the text was weakened under pressure from major greenhouse gas emitters. The move follows an advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice last year calling failure to meet climate commitments “unlawful”…

France 24 · May 20

UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart the effort

The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to support strong action to prevent climate change despite recent diplomatic efforts by the United States to have the measure withdrawn

The Independent UK · May 20

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Final case at UN tribunals for Yugoslavia and Rwanda atrocities comes to an end

The U.N. courts set up to prosecute the atrocities committed during the violent disintegration of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s and the 1994 Rwandan genocide have held their final session

The Independent UK · May 20

Norwegian court blocks extradition to Greece of migrant rights activist

Case hailed as human rights victory as Tromsø court says Tommy Olsen’s actions are lawful and protected under international treaties

The Guardian - UK · May 20

‘If you keep looking we will kill you’: death stalks those searching for Mexico’s disappeared

Organised crime groups are targeting some of the only people looking for victims of the country’s cartel wars – their relatives

The Guardian - US · May 20

Russian jet causes ‘dangerous’ near miss after flying close to RAF spy plane

UK calls incident ‘unacceptable’ after Su-27 jet comes within six metres of unarmed RAF plane over Black Sea

The Guardian - UK · May 20

India won't tolerate any form of nuclear blackmail: Rajnath Singh in Seoul

The pacts were firmed up following Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's wide-ranging talks in Seoul with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back.

The Economic Times · May 20

Plastic food and drink packaging ‘world’s most common coastal litter’

Global study finds wrappers, bottles and lids on shorelines of 93% of countries analysed as UN talks to tackle issue in turmoil

The Guardian - UK · May 20

US puts pressure on Palestinian leaders to withdraw bid for UN vice-presidency role

Jerusalem embassy told to issue protest to Palestinian Authority leaders, warning ‘consequences will follow’ if they do not comply

The Guardian - UK · May 20

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The Guardian - UK · May 20

Lithuanian leaders rushed to bunkers as drone violates country’s airspace

Vilnius residents urged to take shelter during alert, after Nato and EU warn that Russia is diverting Ukraine’s drones

Euronews · May 20

The UN has bad news for global growth as Middle East crisis continues

As the Middle East conflict drives up energy costs and clouds outlooks, the UN warns the world economy faces one of its weakest years since the 2008 financial crisis — with Europe among the hardest hit.

The Independent UK · May 20

The struggle to contain the Ebola outbreak in DRC: ‘It’s very much not under control’

IN FOCUS: Rachel Hagan speaks to health workers and aid groups about how difficult it is to stop an outbreak that took weeks to confirm in a country where hospitals and health centres already under strain have been hit by aid cuts from countries like the US and UK

The Economic Times · May 20

UN cuts India's 2026 GDP forecast to 6.4 pc, still among fastest-growing economies

The United Nations has lowered India's economic growth forecast for 2026 to 6.4 percent. This adjustment reflects global uncertainties and economic shocks from the West Asia crisis. Despite this, India remains one of the world's fastest-growing major economies. The UN notes that India is not immune to these global challenges.

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The Guardian - UK · May 20

‘The door to the future of Gaza is still closed’: Trump’s reconstruction promises stall

Diplomatic impasse and lack of progress on the ground has left countries that pledged funds to Board of Peace reluctant to pay

The Economic Times · May 20

Global Market: U.N. cuts global growth forecast as Middle East crisis fuels inflation risks

The UN has lowered its global growth forecast to 2.5% for 2026, warning that Middle East tensions are fueling inflation, disrupting supply chains, and weighing on economic activity worldwide. Inflation is expected to rise across both developed and emerging markets, while growth outlooks have been cut for most major economies.

The Independent UK · May 20

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Moscow planning possible northern offensive targeting Kyiv

Kyiv is ramping up defences in the north of the region and believes Belarus may be more deeply involved

The Economic Times · May 20

UAE says drone that hit near its nuclear plant was launched from Iraq

The United Arab Emirates said six drones were launched from Iraq towards its territory over the past 48 hours, including one that struck near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on Sunday and caused a fire at an external electric generator.

The Guardian - AU · May 20

Ukraine war briefing: Britain to buy diesel and jet fuel made from Russian crude oil

Exemption for Russian oil refined elsewhere then sold on; funeral in Kyiv for two of Russian bombing’s young victims. What we know on day 1,547

AAP · May 19

UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026

The UN has cut its forecast for global economic growth, saying the Middle East crisis has reignited inflationary pressures and ‌heightened uncertainty.

AAP · May 19

US:UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026

The UN has cut its forecast for global economic growth, saying the Middle East crisis has reignited inflationary pressures and ‌heightened uncertainty.

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