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World Bank criticised over climate crisis spending

Oxfam research suggests up to 40% of bank’s reported climate-related spending cannot be accounted for

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2022

UN: 5.7 Million Pakistani Flood Victims to Face Food Crisis

The United Nations humanitarian agency is warning that about 5.7 million Pakistani flood survivors will face a serious food crisis in the next three months, as the death toll from the deluge rose on Monday. Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority reported that floods fueled by abnormally heavy monsoon rains have…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 3, 2022

Come along as we connect the dots between climate, migration and the far-right

Today, we are launching a project to look at how the ripples of climate change are radiating outward. Beginning in Senegal, we will connect the dots between climate, migration and political extremism.

WEKU · Oct 3, 2022

Yemen Ceasefire Ends Without Extension, Grundberg Urges Calm

A six-month truce in Yemen's war has expired without being extended, the United Nations special envoy said on Sunday, urging calm and adding that negotiations are continuing. Hans Grundberg said efforts to extend and expand the ceasefire for a further six months had not been successful ahead of Sunday's deadline.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 3, 2022

A Stronger But Less Ambitious NATO

What Sweden and Finland’s membership will mean for the alliance.

Foreign Affairs · Oct 3, 2022

Yemen's warring sides fail to extend UN-backed ceasefire

Yemen's warring sides have failed to reach an agreement to extend a nationwide ceasefire, the UN said Sunday, endangering the longest lull in fighting since the country's bloody civil war began.

France 24 · Oct 2, 2022

Cholera kills at least seven in Haiti as disease returns

Haiti on Sunday said at least seven people have died of cholera in a surprise return of the disease that comes as the nation is paralyzed by a gang blockade that has triggered shortages of fuel and clean drinking water.

Reuters · Oct 2, 2022

Yemen's warring sides fail to extend UN-backed truce

The United Nations says that negotiations between Yemen’s warring sides have failed to extend a nationwide cease-fire, after an agreement was not reached before a deadline on Sunday

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2022

Brazil presidential elections: Bolsonaro seeks re-election against left-wing rival Lula

Far-right retired military officer expected to be ousted from office by former union leader

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2022

Poverty, unemployment are demons in today’s world: RSS

India should address economic inequality, says general secretary Hosabale

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2022