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Indian government approves new emissions targets

Nine months after India announced its target of “net zero” emissions by 2070 at the United Nations climate conference in Glasgow, the country’s federal cabinet finally approved a new climate plan on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Rishi Sunak's extremism plans 'risk criminalising independence supporters'

RISHI Sunak’s plans to treat those who “vilify” Britain as extremists could criminalise supporters of Scottish and Welsh independence, a…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2022

Iran, US, EU to Send Envoys to Vienna for Nuclear Talks

Iran, the United States and the European Union said Wednesday they would send representatives to Vienna amid what appears to be a last-ditch effort at reviving talks over Tehran's tattered 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. It wasn't immediately clear if other parties to the accord would attend the surprise…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 3, 2022

Unequal power relations driven by poverty fuel sexual violence in Lake Chad region

There have been multiple instances of sexual violence against women and girls in the Lake Chad region since terrorism activity started in the area in 2009. The region includes Nigeria, Chad, Niger and Cameroon.

The Conversation · Aug 3, 2022

Groups ask UN to investigate Beirut's massive 2020 blast

A group of Lebanese and international organizations have called on members of the U.N. Human Rights Council to send a fact-finding mission to investigate the Beirut port blast two years ago

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Iran, US, EU to send envoys to Vienna for nuclear talks

Iran, the United States and the European Union say they will send representatives to Vienna amid what appears to be a last-ditch effort at reviving talks over Tehran’s tattered 2015 nuclear deal with world powers

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Sergei Lavrov says Russia backs Myanmar junta’s efforts to ‘stabilise’ country on landmark visit

Sergey Lavrov expresses ‘solidarity’ with military junta who took power in coup last year, leading to political turmoil

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Sunak wants to punish those who ‘vilify the UK’. That’s wrong – and he’s chosen the wrong target

The contender’s plan is idiotic and dangerous. Aren’t Tories supposed to champion free speech, says Miqdaad Versi of the Muslim Council of Britain

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2022

First shipment of Ukrainian food cleared inspection, says UN

The first shipment of over 26,000 tons of Ukrainian food under a Black Sea export deal was cleared to proceed on Wednesday, towards its final destination in Lebanon, according to the United Nations.

Reuters · Aug 3, 2022

Beijing must speak out against Russian invasion, says Zelensky

Ukrainian president’s comment comes as first grain ship from Odesa reaches Turkey

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022