Russia’s ‘cauldron’ tactic may be tipping Donbas battle in its favour Analysis: smaller encirclements that are pounded with artillery are forcing exhausted Ukrainian forces to yield The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2022
US levels new sanctions after North Korea missile launches The U.S. is targeting two Russian banks in sanctions over their alleged support for North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs The Independent UK · May 27, 2022
More than 4,000 civilians killed in Ukraine : UN At least 4,031 people have been killed, including nearly 200 children, says the UN rights office. Al Jazeera · May 27, 2022
'We don't have food': African leaders meet as crises grow African leaders have gathered for a summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, to address growing humanitarian needs on the continent, which is also facing increased violent extremism, climate change challenges and a run of military coups The Independent UK · May 27, 2022
No need for mass vaccination against monkeypox now: WHO UN health body says outbreak of virus in non-endemic countries can be contained ‘easily’ if swift action is taken. Al Jazeera · May 27, 2022
First steps in reforming global health emergency rules agreed at WHO meeting - sources Countries have agreed to an initial U.S.-led push to reform of the rules around disease outbreaks, known as the International Health Regulations, after early opposition from Africa and others was overcome this week, sources told Reuters on Friday. Reuters · May 27, 2022
How a Russian billionaire shielded assets from European sanctions (This May 27 story corrects paragraph 30 to say that EuroChem produces roughly 5%, not roughly 10%, of world fertilizer output) Reuters · May 27, 2022
WHO: Nearly 200 cases of monkeypox in more than 20 countries The World Health Organization says nearly 200 cases of monkeypox have been reported in more than 20 countries not usually known to have outbreaks of the unusual disease, but described the epidemic as “containable” and proposed creating a stockpile to equitably share the limited vaccines and drugs available worldwide The Independent UK · May 27, 2022
Monkeypox can be ‘easily contained’ if we act quickly, says World Health Organisation The World Health Organisation said Friday that countries can still contain the monkeypox outbreak if they act quickly enough. Evening Standard · May 27, 2022
Political Pulse / Is the United Nations a friend of justice or a useless bystander? The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has once again called into question the raison d'etre of the United Nations. In February, the U.N. Security Council rejected a draft resolution condemning Russia, due to Russia's use of its veto power. Secretary General Antonio Guterres' call on Russian President Vladimir Putin for… The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 27, 2022
Resurgent east Congo violence displaces 72,000 in one week Fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo over the past week between the army and M23 rebel group has forced more than 72,000 people from their homes, the United Nations said on Friday. Reuters · May 27, 2022
Monkeypox can be contained if we act now, WHO says Countries should take quick steps to contain the spread of monkeypox and share data about their vaccine stockpiles, a senior World Health Organization official said on Friday. Reuters · May 27, 2022
US, Germany to boost cooperation on shift to clean energy The United States and Germany have signed an agreement to deepen their cooperation on shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy in an effort to rein in climate change The Independent UK · May 27, 2022
Moldova says Europe’s security policies need ‘paradigm shift’ Al Jazeera interviews Ana Revenco, interior minister, amid fears that Moldova could be drawn into the Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · May 27, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 27, 2022 China, Russia Veto US Bid at UN to Punish North Korea China and Russia on Thursday vetoed a US-led bid at the United Nations to toughen sanctions on North Korea over its missile launches, laying bare divisions that Western envoys fear would be exploited by Pyongyang.
Al Jazeera · May 27, 2022 East Timor looks to new president for generational change Ramos-Horta, 72, is the latest independence hero to take the reins but could be the one to empower younger leaders.
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 27, 2022 Yemen Calls for Protecting Refugees from Houthi Attacks Yemeni Permanent Representative to the UN, Abdullah Ali Fadhel Al-Saadi urged the international community and the Security Council to take measures to protect civilians in both cities and refugee camps from terrorist attacks by Iran-backed Houth militias and to protect civilian objects in Yemen, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab…
Radio France Internationale · May 27, 2022 AU leaders seek home-grown solutions for continent's 'alarming' humanitarian situation African Union leaders are meeting in Equatorial Guinea for two summits as the continent contends with humanitarian crises, terrorism and military coups.
Reuters · May 27, 2022 Analysis-Security Council split spells end of an era for U.S.-led sanctions on N.Korea A decision by China and Russia to veto new United Nations sanctions on North Korea pushed by the United States shattered any veneer of global cooperation, straining efforts to pressure Pyongyang as it prepares to conduct a new nuclear test.
The Independent UK · May 27, 2022 China and Russia veto new UN sanctions on North Korea China and Russia have vetoed a U.N. resolution sponsored by the United States that would have imposed tough new sanctions on North Korea for its spate of intercontinental ballistic missile launches that can be used to deliver nuclear weapons
Foreign Affairs · May 27, 2022 The Child Victims of ISIS Repatriating the Residents of Syria’s Detention Camps
Bangkok Post · May 26, 2022 Will Myanmar's fate rely on Asean? As the dust settles on the US-Asean Summit in Washington, a clear path forward is emerging for Asean on Myanmar. The 10-member regional bloc finally took steps towards resolving Myanmar's junta-made crisis when Malaysia's foreign minister, Saifuddin Abdullah, held an informal meeting with his counterpart from Myanmar's National Unity Government…
Reuters · May 26, 2022 China, Russia veto U.S. push for more U.N. sanctions on North Korea China and Russia vetoed on Thursday a U.S.-led push to impose more United Nations sanctions on North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches, publicly splitting the U.N. Security Council for the first time since it started punishing Pyongyang in 2006.
The Conversation · May 26, 2022 Laggard to leader? Labor could repair Australia’s tattered reputation on climate change, if it gets these things right For much of the past three decades, Australia has been viewed internationally as a laggard on climate change – and with good reason.
The Conversation · May 26, 2022 Managing fish stocks shared by nations must focus on the impacts of climate change Shared fish stocks of hundreds of marine species have been historically exploited by many countries across the world.