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Iran Says Success of Nuclear Talks Depends on Washington's Flexibility

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said Sunday that Tehran seeks to revive the nuclear agreement, pointing out that the success of the diplomatic track "depends on Washington's flexibility." Amirabdollahian also called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to resolve the remaining issues regarding Iran's nuclear activities and "distance itself…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 8, 2022

UN chief issues grim warning on 'suicidal' attacks at Ukraine nuclear plant

Any attack on a nuclear plant is "suicidal", United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Monday, after missiles once again exploded at a huge atomic power complex in southern Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 8, 2022

‘There are snakes – but we attack the fires’: refugees fight flames in the Sahara

Malian volunteers from a huge camp in Mauritania work tirelessly to put out blazes that threaten homes and land – and all without using water

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022

UN chief urges nuke powers to abide by no-first-use pledge

The United Nations is urging countries with nuclear weapons to stick to their no-first-use commitment of the atomic arsenals

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022

Climate change compensation fight brews ahead of COP27 summit

Tensions are mounting ahead of this year's U.N. climate summit, as vulnerable countries ramp up demands for rich countries to pay compensation for losses inflicted on the world’s poorest people by climate change.

Reuters · Aug 8, 2022

US to send Ukraine $5.5 billion in new govt, military aid

The US will provide an additional $4.5 billion to Ukraine’s government via the World Bank to help Kyiv assist the growing number of poor Ukrainians and millions of internally displaced people, the US Agency for International Development said Monday. In a separate announcement, the US Defence Department said it would…

France 24 · Aug 8, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 166 of the invasion

UN warns of possible ‘nuclear disaster’ after plant hit by shelling; ships carrying foodstuffs sail from Ukrainian ports

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022

U.N. chief Guterres: Risk of nuclear confrontation is back after decades

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that the risk of nuclear confrontation had returned after decades, calling on nuclear states to commit to no first use of the weapons.

Reuters · Aug 8, 2022

Delayed Rohingya repatriation becoming a regional crisis

The future of the Rohingya people is not only a Bangladeshi issue, it is now a global issue. Bangladesh has been seeking the cooperation of regional countries and the United Nations to repatriate hundreds of thousands of Rohingya since they were first driven from Myanmar in 2017. But the results…

Bangkok Post · Aug 7, 2022

Civic study can help make solid citizens

In 2004, the United Nations declared that Civic Education For All was a resolution for the new millennium and a mandate for the United Nations Development Programme. The initiative was focused on nurturing respect for all, building a sense of belonging in humanity and helping learners become responsible and active…

Bangkok Post · Aug 7, 2022