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On eve of Ukraine's national day, fears Russia will pounce

On the eve of Ukraine’s independence day, there is increasing unease that Moscow could be centering on specific government and civilian targets

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

Spy agencies accused of tip-off that led to Jagtar Singh Johal arrest

The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has previously determined that Mr Johal’s detention ‘lacks legal basis’.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

Around 720,000 tonnes of food have left Ukraine under grain export deal

A total of 33 cargo ships carrying around 719,549 tonnes of foodstuffs have left Ukraine under a deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey to unblock Ukrainian sea ports, the Ukrainian agriculture ministry said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Aug 23, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: civilians ‘fleeing Kyiv amid fears of attack’; explosions reported across Dnipro – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2022

Three crucial aspects to promote women empowerment in APEC

Women empowerment with digital tools, a prominent topic, was discussed at the APEC Women Connect Virtual Workshop 2022 on 22 July. We are honored to have speakers from UN Women, International Telecommunications Union, APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), B20 Indonesia Women in Business Action Council, BRICS Women's Business Alliance (WBA),…

Bangkok Post · Aug 23, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv bans Independence Day celebrations

Ukraine’s capital bans events celebrating independence from Soviet rule, citing threat of renewed Russian attacks.

Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 181 of the invasion

Detained Ukrainian soldiers claim to have been beaten in captivity; UN chief demands a halt to ‘nuclear sabre-rattling’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2022

UN envoy and SAC: more than tit for tat

When the United Nations Secretary-General's special envoy met recently with the military junta leader of a pariah state, the expectation was probably that it would start with an exchange of pleasantries and then be followed by some serious discussion. Of course, nobody would know what the two touched upon during…

Bangkok Post · Aug 22, 2022

U.S., U.N. back new human rights training for Colombia police

Colombia's national police force will launch a training program with the help of the United States and United Nations meant to prevent abuses and human rights violations by cops, the head of the force said on Monday.

Reuters · Aug 22, 2022

U.S. rejects Ukraine demand of blanket visa ban on Russians

The United States on Monday rebuffed Ukraine's demand for a blanket visa ban on Russians, saying Washington would not want to close off pathways to refuge for Russia's dissidents and others who are vulnerable to human rights abuses.

Reuters · Aug 22, 2022