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U.S. accuses Russia of weaponizing food disinformation in Africa, Middle East

The regions most heavily impacted by the food crisis are being flooded with false Russian narratives, the State Department says.

Axios · Jun 22, 2022

Russia, Syria and the ‘Ukrainian Volcano’

Two new developments in Syria unveiled once again the extent to which the country is affected by the Russian war in Ukraine. This time, the wind is blowing through the doors of UN political and humanitarian institutions. The connection between the crises in Syria and Ukraine dates back to 2014,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 22, 2022

Eastern Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 255 people

Afghanistan’s state-run news agency says at least 255 people have killed in an earthquake that struck the country’s eastern Paktika province

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Somalia: ‘The worst humanitarian crisis we’ve ever seen’

Children starving to death ‘before our eyes’ say aid workers as G7 leaders warned only ‘massive’ and urgent funding will avert famine

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2022

Egypt Calls for 'Reality Check' in UN Climate Talks

Egypt hopes to jump-start the action needed to face a warming world when it takes the presidency of major UN climate talks in November, but warns that countries need a "reality check" as progress stalls, AFP reported. Presiding over the inflection point when a decades-long United Nations climate process switches…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 22, 2022

Turkish team to discuss Black Sea grain corridor in Russia this week -sources

Ankara's military delegation will travel to Russia this week to discuss details of a possible safe sea corridor in the Black Sea to export Ukrainian grain, Turkish presidency sources said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jun 22, 2022

Kremlin says death penalty possible for US fighters said held by pro-Russia separatists

DNIPRO, Ukraine — Fears mounted Tuesday over the fate of two Americans reportedly taken captive while fighting for Ukraine, as Russia declared that international protections for prisoners of war did not apply to foreign “mercenaries” and that capital punishment could not be ruled out if they were put on trial…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 22, 2022

The Whistleblowers: Inside the UN review – a horrific tale of misogyny, rape and 10,000 deaths

This shocking, methodical documentary uses first-hand testimonies to expose a toxic culture where abusers prey on the vulnerable – while hiding behind a cloak of saintliness

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2022

Fighting global hunger properly

The global food system is broken. Although it produces more than enough calories to feed everyone, up to 811 million people -- more than 10% of the world's population -- go to bed hungry each night. Sadly, effective governance to ensure access to food for all is still lacking. A…

Bangkok Post · Jun 21, 2022

As global food crisis looms, Sri Lanka offers a cautionary tale

Sri Lanka’s government finally began bailout talks with IMF officials this week after a crippling delay exacerbated a longstanding economic crisis. But as food prices soar amid an impending global food shortage sparked by the Ukraine conflict, Sri Lankans are paying a heavy price for the government’s mismanagement, nepotism and…

France 24 · Jun 21, 2022