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Europe urged to improve refugee plan as Ukraine war stokes pandemic

As France hails a “great surge of generosity” from its citizens in welcoming refugees from Ukraine, disease experts warn Europe must get better prepared for the continuing influx of largely unvaccinated people whose health needs will not only test political solidarity, but also risk making the pandemic worse.

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Grundberg Urges Immediate De-Escalation Measures in Yemen before Ramadan

The UN Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, said he is exploring options with the warring parties for immediate de-escalation measures to reduce violence in Yemen before Islam’s holy month of fasting, Ramadan. The envoy’s efforts coincide with work to set the priorities of the multi-track political process’s plan, hoping…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues

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Why M&S, Burger King and other big names are still open on Russia's high streets

Many major corporations have closed shops and businesses across Russia and have suspended trading in the country

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UN court to rule on bid for order to Russia to halt invasion

The United Nations’ top court is set to rule on a request by Ukraine for its judges to order Russia to halt its devastating invasion

The Independent UK

US Senator Warns of 'Rehabilitating Assad’s Regime'

US Senator Jim Risch, the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called on the US administration to do more to help Syrians. In a statement issued by his office marking the 11th anniversary of the conflict in Syria, Risch said: “Since 2011, dictator Bashar al-Assad, backed by Russia…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine latest as hopes raised for peace after NATO compromise despite Putin 'urged to launch missile at USA'

Here is a morning briefing on the latest from Ukraine

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UN seeks $4.27 billion in appeal for war-ravaged Yemen

A United Nations appeal for Yemen is aiming at raising $4.27 billion to alleviate what it describes as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with 161,000 people likely to experience famine there in 2022

The Independent UK

Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict explained

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

The Independent UK

Lebanon’s PM Asks UN For Food Aid

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati asked on Tuesday UN Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed to assist Lebanon in facing food insecurity challenges as a result of the war in Ukraine. The PM’s request came during a meeting with Mohammed at the Grand Serail in the presence of UN Resident and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Top UN Court to Rule on Ukraine Invasion

The UN's top court is set to rule Wednesday on Ukraine's urgent request for Russia to immediately halt its invasion, with Kyiv claiming that Moscow falsely accused its pro-Western neighbor of genocide to justify the war. The International Court of Justice will hand down its judgement at 1500 GMT in…

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Ukraine war: Zelensky says peace talks ‘more realistic’ as air raid sirens sound in Kyiv

In his latest nightly address, the Ukrainian president appealed for more weapons and more sanctions to punish Moscow

Evening Standard

Yemen hunger crisis: $4.3bn needed, says UN

At least 19 million Yemenis will go hungry unless funds are raised, UN officials say ahead of pledging conference.

Al Jazeera

U.N. raises less than a third of $4.27 billion sought for Yemen to avoid starvation

The United Nations on Wednesday received only $1.3 billion in pledges towards a $4.27 billion aid plan for war-torn Yemen where the humanitarian drive had seen funding dry up even before global attention turned to the conflict in Ukraine.

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Pakistan PM lauds UN for International Day to Combat Islamophobia

Imran Khan welcomes UNGA’s approval to a resolution setting March 15 as International Day to Combat Islamophobia.

Reuters

Explainer-Why did the United States resettle only 12 Ukrainian refugees in March?

U.S. President Joe Biden said last month that the United States would accept up to 100,000 Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion, but lawmakers and advocates have urged the Democratic president to speed up refugee and visa processing.

Daily Mirror

Putin's troops 'hold 500 hostages in Mariupol hospital as babies left behind'

Russian soldiers are claimed to be holding around 500 hostages as human shields in a Mariupol hospital while parents have also been forced to leave premature children in the Ukraine city

Reuters

Venezuela's government seeks to widen talks to include more groups

The government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is seeking meetings with political and business groups, and unions, among others, so that they can join negotiations alongside opposition politicians led by Juan Guaido, it said on Tuesday.

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The Independent UK

Three million people have now fled war in Ukraine, says UN

Exodus is largest seen in Europe since Second World War, refugee agency chief says

The Independent UK

Ukrainian girl who sang 'Let it Go' in viral bunker clip now safe in Poland

Seven-year-old Amelia went viral for singing Frozen song inside Kyiv bomb shelter

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Raid hits Mariupol theatre

Ukraine news from March 16: Ukrainian say Russia bombed a theatre sheltering people: Moscow denies carrying out attack.

The Independent UK

What are the Ukraine ‘biolabs’ and why have they become a focus for Fox News and the US right?

Explainer: Andrew Buncombe sets out what we know about bio-labs – and the claims being made about them

The Hindu

The eclipse of sovereign equality

The Ukraine crisis has again ushered in the ‘might is right’ world order, where all are equal but some more equal than others

The Hindu

‘Bharat Natyam’ in Indian diplomacy

India’s stand in the UN on the Ukraine war is an apt moment to reflect on the much needed Dixit principle

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Must Not Forget Afghanistan Because of Ukraine War, Says UN

The Russian invasion of Ukraine must not make the world forget Afghanistan, the UN refugee chief said on Tuesday, warning that ignoring its humanitarian needs could be "very risky". UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi, who is on four day visit to Afghanistan, said the international community must continue to engage with…

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