U.S. government accuses Russian forces of war crimes in Ukraine "We are committed to pursuing accountability using every tool available, including criminal prosecutions." Axios · Mar 23, 2022
Russia moves to expel U.S. diplomats in tit-for-tat move The United States Embassy in Moscow on Wednesday received a list of its diplomats that were declared "persona non grata", a State Department spokesperson said, in what Russian media said was a response to a U.S. move ousting Russian staff at the United Nations. Reuters · Mar 23, 2022
Foreign Secretary Shringla calls for alignment between UN, League of Arab States Mr. Shringla spotlights Middle East peace process while batting for a two-state solution in Israel-Palestine conflict. The Hindu · Mar 23, 2022
Nike’s travel-inspired Union Dunk Low sneakers drop next week “Argon” and “Court Purple” variants complete the “Passport Pack.” Input · Mar 23, 2022
UN mission must see coral bleaching to get ‘whole picture’ of Great Barrier Reef, experts say Government’s reef envoy says visiting scientists ‘have to see the good and the bad’ as widespread bleaching confirmed The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2022
U.N. chief warns Afghan girls high school suspension 'deeply damaging' United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday that Taliban's decision to suspend high school for girls in Afghanistan was "a profound disappointment and deeply damaging for Afghanistan." Reuters · Mar 23, 2022
Nato countries set to give Ukraine kit to protect against nuclear and chemical attacks Secretary general says equipment would be ‘to protect against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2022
Question mark remains over status of 16 Sri Lankans who reached T.N. As per the norms, financial crisis cannot be a ground for granting refugee status The Hindu · Mar 23, 2022
National Food Waste Prevention Roadmap aims to cut amounts we throw away in Ireland According to the latest EPA food waste stats, almost half of Ireland’s food is being wasted by the processing and manufacturing sector Irish Mirror · Mar 23, 2022
Israel blocked Ukraine from buying Pegasus spyware, fearing Russia’s anger Revelation of denial offers new insight into the way Israel’s relationship with Moscow has undermined Ukrainian objectives The Guardian - US · Mar 23, 2022
AP PHOTOS: 1 MONTH: War in Ukraine rages on; 3M have fled For weeks there had been warnings: Russian troops are massing near the border. President Vladimir Putin intends to seize control of Ukraine. The invasion is coming. Be ready. The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022
UN chief calls for extreme weather warning systems for everyone on Earth António Guterres says entire planet should be covered by early warning systems within five years The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2022
Extreme weather prompts UN early warnings push The Geneva-based World Meteorological Organization (WMO) aims to end this disparity within five years. Axios · Mar 23, 2022
Ukraine says 'confrontational' Russia talks moving forward as West plans more sanctions Talks between Ukraine and Russia are confrontational but moving forward, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday, as the West plans to announce more sanctions against the Kremlin amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. Reuters · Mar 23, 2022
The Conversation · Mar 23, 2022 Vaccine uptake in Ukraine has been low – countries receiving refugees need to help people get their jabs Over 3 million people – half of them children – have now fled Ukraine because of the Russian invasion, according to the UN. This number is estimated to rise to 7 million.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2022 Pressure grows for deal to save nature at crunch talks in Geneva Campaigners warn time running out for governments to halt and reverse the destruction of wildlife and ecosystems that support the planet
Caixin Global · Mar 23, 2022 Opinion: Why Food Production Is Critical to Climate Change Governments have largely overlooked a huge potential source of emissions savings: where we get our food
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict One month has passed since Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, and there have been no major breakthroughs on the battlefield or the negotiating table
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 23, 2022 Saudi Arabia Urges Arab Countries to Join Anti-Corruption Network Effectively The Riyadh Initiative (GlobE Network) seeks to achieve the common goals of Arab countries and the interests of developing countries in combating corruption, announced Nasser Abu al-Khail, Assistant Chairman of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha). Aba al-Khail told Asharq Al-Awsat that the Initiative had entered into force after being…
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022 ASEAN special envoy sees minor progress in Myanmar mission Cambodia’s foreign minister has claimed minor initial progress in his mission as a special regional envoy seeking to facilitate peacemaking in strife-torn Myanmar
Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2022 Russia-Ukraine: The civilians fighting on Kyiv’s front lines People are swapping suits for army fatigues, volunteering with the Territorial Defence Forces to fight Russian troops.
Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2022 Chernobyl laboratory which processed radioactive waste DESTROYED by Russian troops Chernobyl, the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster in 1986, is under the control of Russian soldiers who are said to have destroyed a £6million lab used to check radioactive waste
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 23, 2022 UNAMI Warns of Water Scarcity in Iraq The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, voiced concern over water shortage and ineffective management of water resources in Iraq. The warnings of the UN representative, which she addressed to political leaders through a message distributed by the UNAMI mission, come as the country faces…
ABC News · Mar 23, 2022 Solomon Islands police show off fake guns given to them by Chinese government after 'secret' delivery The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force denies that replica rifles from China were smuggled into the country, with the nation's opposition demanding to know why the "fake guns" were unloaded "secretly" at a private wharf instead of at a public facility.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 23, 2022 UN Taking up 3 Resolutions on Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis The United Nations will face three resolutions Wednesday on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine after Russia decided to call for a vote on its Security Council resolution that makes no mention of its attack on its smaller neighbor. The General Assembly is scheduled to start considering two rival resolutions…