‘We’ve lost all hope’: Rohingya trapped as Bangladesh closes Myanmar border Muslim refugees fleeing persecution in Myanmar are being detained and forced back by Bangladeshi border guards The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025
Brazil Saw 79% Jump In Area Burned By Fires In 2024: Monitor Wildfires in Brazil last year consumed a total area larger than all of Italy, a monitor reported Wednesday, as the country continues to battle blazes often set by farmers and ranchers illegally expanding their territory. International Business Times · Jan 22, 2025
China’s economic need and soft diplomacy spur about-face on visa-free entry It was once a privilege afforded to only Singapore, Brunei and Japan but now travel rules have been relaxed for dozens of countries. But are many people coming? The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2025
Harvard settles antisemitism suits as Trump defunding threats loom Suits include Harvard agreeing to use hotly debated definition of antisemitism The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025
Panama Complains To UN Over Trump Canal Threat, Starts Audit Panama has complained to the United Nations over US President Donald Trump's "worrying" threat to seize the Panama Canal, even as it launched an audit of the Hong Kong-linked operator of two ports on the interoceanic waterway. International Business Times · Jan 22, 2025
AI Must Address Societal Challenges, Not Replace Human Values And Instincts: Rajat Khare Of Boundary Holding The incessant innovation and application of Artificial Intelligence in areas of least importance could derail the global objective of protecting the world from multiple existential threats, believes VC firm, Boundary Holding. International Business Times · Jan 21, 2025
Trump’s UN ambassador pick says Israel has ‘biblical right’ to West Bank At a hearing, Elise Stefanik pledged to continue the US’s defence of Israel and advance Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda. Al Jazeera · Jan 21, 2025
Trump's UN Pick Blasts 'Anti-Semitic Rot' In World Body Donald Trump's nominee to represent Washington at the United Nations railed against "anti-Semitic rot" in the global organization as she was grilled by senators at her confirmation hearing on Tuesday. International Business Times · Jan 21, 2025
Stefanik mostly impresses at Senate Foreign Relations hearing - Roll Call Rep. Elise Stefanik, the nominee to become ambassador to the U.N., seemed mostly to impress Senate Foreign Relations members Tuesday. Roll Call · Jan 21, 2025
Trump's Climate Retreat Will Have 'Significant Impact' On COP30: Brazil Brazil warned Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement would have a major impact on COP30 talks to be held in the Amazon in November. International Business Times · Jan 21, 2025
Rep. Stefanik Defends Elon Musk Amid Nazi Salute Allegations Rep. Elise Stefanik defends Elon Musk against Nazi salute accusations during her UN ambassador confirmation hearing, highlighting complexities in diplomati... Top News · Jan 21, 2025
Rep. Stefanik Vows To Combat Antisemitism At UN GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik vows to combat antisemitism and bias against Israel in her potential role as UN ambassador. Top News · Jan 21, 2025
Rep. Stefanik Vows To Advance 'Peace Through Strength' Foreign Policy GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik vows to advance President Trump's foreign policy agenda at the UN, emphasizing peace through strength and the need for a reformed o... Top News · Jan 21, 2025
UK-Israel weapon export bans under review, Keir Starmer tells Benjamin Netanyahu PRIME Minister Keir Starmer has told Benjamin Netanyahu that he is evaluating the block on some weapons exports to Israel, according to the Israeli… The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025
Top News · Jan 21, 2025 Former Diplomats Urge U.S. Ambassador To UN To Cut Spending Former diplomats raise concerns over U.S. expenditures at the U.N. and urge Ambassador Stefanik to address key issues.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2025 Strike Houthis while Iran is weak, UN-backed Yemeni government urges west Tehran ‘massively weakened’ by reverses in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, says vice-president of Aden-based administration
Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025 Prince Harry in eleventh hour talks to settle High Court battle with Sun owner ahead of trial Duke of Sussex has rejected previous attempts to settle claims of unlawful information gathering against News Group Newspapers out of court
The Conversation · Jan 21, 2025 Syria’s new government is already oppressing women, posing a dire threat to their future As the international community celebrates the fall of another dictatorship following the collapse of Syria’s Assad regime, the future of women’s rights remains precarious.
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025 Middle East latest: A major Israeli operation in the West Bank leaves 6 dead, dozens wounded Palestinian health officials say a major Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank has left at least six dead and dozens wounded
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025 ‘They beat us every day’: Freed Palestinian prisoners allege abuse in Israeli jails ON THE GROUND: Bel Trew in Jerusalem and Aziza Nofal speak to some of those released in exchange for hostages – including a 17-year-old – who describe being deprived of food and being beaten. Allegations that Israel has repeatedly denied
Top News · Jan 21, 2025 Rep. Elise Stefanik Faces Confirmation Hearing For UN Ambassador Rep. Elise Stefanik faces scrutiny over her U.N. ambassador nomination due to lack of foreign policy experience and strong support for Israel.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2025 ‘Sowing seeds for next pandemic’: Trump order for US to exit WHO prompts alarm Departure from UN agency in 12 months would leave Americans vulnerable, say public health experts
Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025 OPINION - Welcome to Donald Trump's age of impunity... thanks to Joe Biden Donald Trump delivered his second inaugural address at the Capitol rotunda with typical showmanship and swagger. “Many people thought it was impossible for me to stage such a historic political comeback, but here I am,” he boasted. That evening, he signed a batch of executive orders with theatrical flourish at…
International Business Times · Jan 21, 2025 Trump Signs Order To Pull US From WHO, Citing Funding Disparities President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a body he has repeatedly criticized over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2025 ‘The struggle remains immense’: daily life in Gaza as the truce takes hold Cheaper foodstuffs and being able to go out without fear of death or mutilation bring relief but conditions remain dire