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Xi Jinping defends China’s human rights record to visiting UN commissioner

Leader warns against using issue as ‘excuse to interfere in internal affairs of other countries’ as Michelle Bachelet goes to Xinjiang

The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2022

IAEA at 'very difficult juncture' with Iran on unanswered questions

Talks with Iran aimed at ending a long standoff on explaining the origin of processed uranium particles found at apparently old but undeclared sites are at "a very difficult juncture", U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Wednesday.

Reuters · May 25, 2022

Saudi Arabia, UN Sign 5-Year Environmental Development Cooperation Framework

In view of the contributions and efforts made by Saudi Arabia to preserve the marine environment at the national, regional, and global levels, a five-year development agreement was signed between Saudi Arabia and the United Nations to preserve the planet. The signing of the agreement took place during the Riyadh…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 25, 2022

New trove of Xinjiang data shows rare images from inside camps

It provides overwhelming evidence tens of thousands of Uyghurs have been detained in maximum security facilities there.

Axios · May 25, 2022

Texas school shooting: What, where and who?

Gunman kills 19 children and two adults in attack on Texas primary school. Here’s what we know so far.

Al Jazeera · May 25, 2022

75 People Missing, One Dead, after Migrant Boat Sinks off Tunisia

Seventy five people were missing after a crowded boat of migrants sank off Tunisia on Wednesday, the International Organization for Migration said and a security official said, as the numbers risking the dangerous crossing to Europe increase. The IOM said 24 people had been rescued from the boat, which departed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 25, 2022

For new Somalia government, al-Shabab a threat to authority

The al-Qaida-linked rebel group al-Shabab is projecting authority and asserting a wider role in public life in Somalia, underlining the extent of the challenge Africa’s deadliest Islamic extremist group presents to the newly elected government of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022

Egypt Wants to Shift Focus to Developing Countries in Climate Talks, Says Official

Egypt will position itself as an impartial arbiter while hosting this year's COP27 UN climate summit, as it pushes other nations to act on climate pledges while promoting the interests of the developing world, a senior Egyptian official said. Egypt would also welcome protests within the rules of the Nov.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 25, 2022

1.1 million Afghan children could face severe malnutrition, UN says

Nazia said she had lost four children to malnutrition — two daughters and two sons under 2 years old

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022

N. Korea Fires Salvo of Missiles, Including ICBM, Hours after Biden Leaves Asia

North Korea fired three missiles, including one thought to be its largest intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday, after US President Joe Biden ended an Asia trip in which he agreed to new measures to deter the nuclear-armed state. South Korea's deputy national security advisor, Kim Tae-hyo, said that the North…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 25, 2022