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UN rights office urges Iran to halt imminent execution of Swedish-Iranian academic

The U.N. human rights office's spokesperson on Tuesday urged Iran to halt the imminent execution of Swedish-Iranian academic Ahmadreza Djalali and reverse his death sentence.

Reuters

North Korea COVID outbreak could have 'devastating' impact on human rights -UN office

Measures taken in North Korea to fight the first reported COVID-19 outbreak could have "devastating" consequences for human rights in the country, a spokesperson for the U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Hezbollah, Allies Lose Majority in Lebanese Parliament, Final Results Show

The Hezbollah party and its allies have lost the parliament majority they had held since 2018, according to final results from the Lebanese elections released Tuesday. Hezbollah's most vocal opponents and more than a dozen independents have made gains, the results show. The Hezbollah-led coalition won 61 seats in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Climate geoengineering must be regulated, says former WTO head

Pascal Lamy to lead commission exploring how methods to tackle global heating could be governed

The Guardian - UK

Mayors seek a bigger voice in immigration debate

Resettling migrants often falls to cities, which don't get compensated.

Axios

Israel Says Iran Working on Advanced Centrifuges at New Underground Sites

Iran is working on advanced uranium centrifuges at new underground sites being built near its Natanz nuclear plant, Israel's defense minister said on Tuesday, giving figures that appeared to go beyond those published by a UN watchdog. Centrifuges are used to purify uranium for civilian projects or, at higher levels,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Patriots and arias: Italian opera seeks Unesco recognition

NAPLES (ITALY) - Opera originated in Italy, it was sung by Italian patriots and some of the world's greatest arias came from the peninsula. Now Rome wants credit where credit is due.

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UN Expects Unloading of Yemen's Safer Tanker Cargo by Mid-July

The UN expected the process of unloading Yemen's eroding FSO Safer tanker to an alternative vessel will begin in mid-July. The vessel is holding more than a million barrels of oil and has been moored off the Ras Issa coast in Hodeidah for years. It is in "imminent" danger of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel says Iran working on advanced centrifuges at new underground sites

Iran is working on advanced uranium centrifuges at new underground sites being built near its Natanz nuclear facility, Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Minister ‘surprised’ at Bank of England’s ‘apocalyptic’ food shortage comments

A Cabinet minister has rebuffed Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey after he sounded an “apocalyptic” warning over looming food shortages caused by Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Russian tank destroyed as bungling drivers ignore wreckage to drive through minefield

A 13-second clip is claimed to show two BMP-2 IFV tanks put out of action during Vladimir Putin's assault on Donbas, as Ukraine claims Russian forces have lost more than 2,200 tanks since the invasion started

Daily Mirror

War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished?

International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced an investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues and atrocities are alleged in Bucha

The Independent UK

Massacre Video Reopens Wounds for Missing Syrians’ Families

For years, the Siyam family clung to hope they would one day be reunited with their son Wassim, who they believed was being held in a Syrian government prison after he went missing at a checkpoint nearly a decade ago. That hope evaporated the moment they saw him in a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Why did Russia invade Ukraine? The conflict explained

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

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Massacre video reopens wounds for missing Syrians' families

The Siyam family believed for many years that their adult son was being held at a government prison after he went missing at a checkpoint nearly a decade ago

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Chief Calls for 'Inclusive Government' after Lebanon Vote

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on Lebanon to form an "inclusive government" to tackle the country's economic crisis, after elections held over the weekend, his office said Monday. Guterres "looks forward to the swift formation of an inclusive government that can finalize the agreement with the International Monetary Fund…

The Independent UK

Europe accused of `double-standard' on Ukrainian refugees

The head of the world’s largest humanitarian network says the quick acceptance of Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s aggression puts a spotlight on Europe's “double standard” for migrants — compared to its nonwelcome for people fleeing violence in Africa, the Mideast and elsewhere

Axios

North Korea has an "explosive" COVID outbreak and 0% vaccination rate

"I shudder to think about a prolonged lockdown in North Korea."

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U.N. warns of 'catastrophic' child malnutrition due to price hikes, Ukraine war

The cost of life-saving treatment for the most severely malnourished children is set to jump by up to 16% due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and pandemic disruptions, according to the United Nations' children's agency.

Reuters

U.S. backs U.N. push to get Ukraine grain back to global market

The United States supports efforts by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to get Ukrainian grain back into the international marketplace amid the war, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Monday.

The Independent UK

Chelsea sale foundation could ‘change the face of humanitarian aid’, says former Unicef chief

Penrose has been tasked with forming the new independent foundation to which owner Roman Abramovich says he wants to donate all proceeds from the Blues’ sale

Daily Mirror

Sandstorm engulfs Baghdad turning sky orange with thousands struggling to breathe

Hundreds living in Baghdad and Iraq's southern cities have been admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties as a series of heavy sandstorms continue to batter the country

The Guardian - UK

Ferdinand Marcos Jr urged to stop pretending he has an Oxford degree

University has said Philippines leader was awarded ‘special diploma in social studies’ in 1978, not a BA

The Guardian - UK

Talking Horses: Unbeaten Baaeed’s run draws comparison with Frankel

William Haggas’ unbeaten colt Baaeed cannot expect to match Frankel’s achievements but every win enhances his reputation

Evening Standard

Bank of England governor sounds ‘apocalyptic’ warning on food shortages due to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

The Bank of England governor sounded an “apocalyptic” warning on Monday over looming food shortages caused by Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

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