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2h ago Rescuers search for missing migrants after deadly boat wreck off Djibouti
3h ago At least 139 dead including children after migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti

Ukraine says Russia is planning "false flag" attack at nuclear plant

Russia captured the nuclear plant in March, but Ukrainians still run it.

Axios · Aug 20, 2022

Syria atrocity as drone slaughters four girls playing volleyball at UN-funded centre

Major General John Brennan, a US Commander, said in a statement that he condemns a drone attack which targeted a girls’ learning centre in Hasaka, northeast Syria

Daily Mirror · Aug 20, 2022

Ukraine launches fresh strike on Russia’s Black Sea fleet headquarters

Video on Twitter appears to show reported drone attack on Sevastopol but Russians say at least one device was shot down

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2022

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Worst droughts around the world as nations fail to tackle climate change

The United Nations says drought risks becoming 'the next pandemic' if nations fail to take action on water and land management and tackle climate change. Europe is facing its worst drought in 500 years

Daily Mirror · Aug 20, 2022

UN: US Buying Big Ukraine Grain Shipment for Hungry Regions

The United States is stepping up to buy about 150,000 metric tons of grain from Ukraine in the next few weeks for an upcoming shipment of food aid from ports no longer blockaded by war, the World Food Program chief has told The Associated Press. The final destinations for the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 20, 2022

UN: US buying big Ukraine grain shipment for hungry regions

The head of the World Food program says the United States is stepping up to buy about 150,000 metric tons of grain from Ukraine in the next few weeks for an upcoming shipment to hungry areas of the world

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2022

WFP Warns 22 Million Face Starvation in Horn of Africa

The number of people at risk of starvation in the drought-ravaged Horn of Africa has increased to 22 million, the UN’s World Food Program (WFP) said Friday. Years of insufficient rainfall across Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia have caused the worst drought in 40 years and conditions akin to famine in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 20, 2022

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People Affected by Sudan’s Floods Complain of Poor State Assistance

People affected by Sudan’s floods complained of the State’s failure to help them and accused the authorities of not providing the necessary aid to confront the humanitarian catastrophe. Floods and heavy rains in Sudan left 79 people dead and 30 injured, in addition to the partial or complete collapse of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 20, 2022

UN to End Travel Ban Exemptions for Taliban Officials

The United Nations is set to end travel ban exemptions for 13 Taliban officials Friday, pending any deal by Security Council members on a possible extension, diplomats told AFP. Under a 2011 UN Security Council resolution, 135 Taliban officials are subject to sanctions that include asset freezes and travel bans.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 20, 2022

Tigray: almost one in three children under five malnourished, UN says

Urgent action needed to avert further disaster in war-torn country as funding ‘fast running out’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 178 of the invasion

Putin agrees to allow inspectors at Zaporizhzhia nuclear station as UN chief urges Russia not to take it off grid amid fears over cooling system

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2022

France's Macron assails Putin's 'brutal attack' on Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday accused the Russian leader of launching a “brutal attack” on Ukraine in an imperialist, revanchist violation of national borders

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022

Prince William travelling without Kate in first US trip since Harry and Meghan's move

It's unlikely William will meet up with Harry during his time in New York.

Daily Record · Aug 19, 2022

Myanmar's Suu Kyi could return home after verdicts, junta chief says

Myanmar's junta chief said on Friday he would consider allowing deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest from prison but only after verdicts in a litany of cases against her have been reached.

Reuters · Aug 19, 2022

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Al Jazeera · Aug 19, 2022

Iran nuclear deal ‘imminent’ with crippling sanctions removed

Sources tell Al Jazeera Arabic an agreement to revive the landmark accord abandoned by the US is soon to be announced.

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022

US poised to announce new military aid, drones for Ukraine

U.S. officials say the United States is poised to announce it will provide Ukraine with nearly $800 million in new military aid, including at least a dozen Scan Eagle surveillance drones

Bangkok Post · Aug 19, 2022

Myanmar junta may talk to Suu Kyi ... after her trial

Myanmar’s military chief said on Friday the junta is open to negotiations with ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to end the crisis sparked by its coup — after her trials in a junta-run court have concluded.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2022

Macron calls Putin over fears Russia is weaponising captured nuclear plant

Putin agrees to allow inspectors to travel to Zaporizhzhia plant, French president says, amid fears of radioactive accident if it is taken off grid

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Reuters · Aug 19, 2022

UN chief says electricity at Russian-held nuclear plant belongs to Ukraine

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday that electricity generated at the Russian-held nuclear power plant in Ukraine's southern region of Zaporizhzhia belonged to Ukraine and demanded that principle be fully respected.

The Conversation · Aug 19, 2022

How African countries coordinated the response to COVID-19: lessons for public health

The COVID-19 pandemic spread much slower on the African continent than in the rest of the world, contrary to predictions.

Reuters · Aug 19, 2022

Nearly half the people in Ethiopia's Tigray in 'severe' need of food aid- WFP

The nearly two-year conflict in Ethiopia has left almost half the population of Tigray region in "severe" need of food, as aid groups struggle to reach the population because of insufficient fuel supplies, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 19, 2022

China Firmly Cautions Israel against Allowing US Pressure to Affect Relations

Senior Israeli Foreign Ministry sources said that one of China’s top diplomats last week warned Israel not to allow American pressure to harm relations with Beijing. Liu Jianchao, the head of the Chinese Communist Party’s international affairs department, reportedly conveyed the message during a meeting last week with the Israeli…

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022

2 Russian villages evacuated after fire at munitions depot

The governor of Russia's Belgorod region says residents of two villages on Ukraine’s northeastern border have been evacuated after a munitions depot near the village of Timonovo have gone ablaze

Daily Mirror · Aug 19, 2022

Prince William announces trip without Kate - and he'll be in same country as Harry and Meghan

Prince William is due to travel to New York next month to attend an Earthshot Prize summit - although is unlikely to meet up with his brother Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle

Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2022

Ukraine war: Explosions rock munitions store inside Russia as villages are evacuated

Explosions have rocked a munitions store in the Belgorod region of Russia with video appearing to show massive flames from the facility

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