Israel’s maximalist demands unlikely to lead to ceasefire with Hezbollah Israel says it is open to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, but analysts say no truce is on the horizon. Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2024
French military systems in Sudan may break UN arms embargo, says Amnesty Group says it has identified the Galix defence system on armoured vehicles imported from the UAE and calls for government to investigate The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2024
UK Government Announces Ban On New Coal Mines The UK announced Thursday that it would introduce legislation to ban new coal mines, as the Labour government ramps up its plans to make Britain a clean energy leader. International Business Times · Nov 14, 2024
UN special committee likens Israeli policy in Gaza to genocide Report also refers to Israel ‘using starvation as a weapon of war’ and running ‘apartheid system’ in West Bank The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2024
Haitian Police Accused of Executing Patients, Attacking Doctors Without Borders Staff As Violence Rages On Doctors Without Borders claimed staff were tear-gassed, threatened, and prevented from treating patients in a violent encounter with police. Latin Times · Nov 14, 2024
Theo James calls on leaders to act on ‘escalating injustice’ for refugees at Cop James was speaking at the launch of the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) Refugees For Climate Action group. Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024
In Cyprus, Ukrainians learn how to dispose of landmines that kill and maim hundreds In a Cypriot National Guard camp, Ukrainians are being trained on how to identify, locate and dispose of landmines and other unexploded munitions that litter huge swaths of their country, killing and maiming hundreds of people, including children The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024
Israel’s warfare methods in Gaza ‘consistent with genocide’: UN committee Israel ‘using starvation as a method of war and inflicting collective punishment on the Palestinian population’. Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2024
Conflict in Gaza an ‘Israeli terrorism creation factory’, warns Australian on UN inquiry Former human rights commissioner Chris Sidoti says ‘there is no end in sight’ as ongoing bombardment is sowing seeds for generations of hostilities The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2024
3 innovative ways to help countries hit by climate disasters, beyond a loss and damage fund These days, it’s hard to escape news stories discussing how climate change is contributing to extreme weather disasters, including the recent U.S. hurricanes. Aid agencies are increasingly worried about the widespread damage. The Conversation · Nov 14, 2024
The view from Gaza: What the US decision not to punish Israel looks like The US decision not to follow through on its past warning to Israel carries fatal consequences for many trapped in Gaza. Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2024
Human Rights Watch Accuses Israel Of War Crimes Human Rights Watch report accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in Gaza, aid delivered to northern Gaza, and U.S. military strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen. Top News · Nov 14, 2024
COP29 Host Tries To Calm Waters After Diplomatic Turmoil Host Azerbaijan tried to bring down the diplomatic temperature in Baku on Thursday after a French minister cancelled her trip to the UN climate talks and Argentina withdrew its delegation. International Business Times · Nov 14, 2024
UAE Armored Vehicles Equipped With French Systems Captured In Sudan Amnesty International reports UAE-made armored vehicles with French systems seized in Sudan civil war, violating UN arms embargo. Top News · Nov 14, 2024
International Business Times · Nov 14, 2024 Israel Warfare Methods 'Consistent With Genocide': UN Committee Israel's warfare in Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide, a special UN committee said Thursday, accusing the country of "using starvation as a method of war".
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024 Argentina’s Javier Milei withdraws delegation from UN climate talks in Baku Right-wing president ordered delegation to leave Cop29 just hours after he spoke with with Donald Trump
Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2024 Iran willing to ‘resolve doubts’ about its atomic programme with IAEA UN nuclear watchdog chief visits Tehran for talks aimed at more monitoring cooperation at Iran’s nuclear sites.
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024 Middle East latest: Israel says 15 trucks carrying aid have been allowed into northern Gaza Israel says 15 trucks carrying aid have been allowed into northern Gaza, where aid groups have warned that a monthlong Israeli offensive could cause a famine
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024 French weapons system found in Sudan is likely violation of U.N. arms embargo, says Amnesty Amnesty International said Thursday it has identified several UAE-made armoured personnel carriers on the ground in Sudan after verifying pictures shared on social media showing the vehicles captured or destroyed by the Sudanese army
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024 Israel’s forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza is a war crime, says Human Rights Watch Israel denies the accusations. But global advocacy group claims countries could have ‘complicity in war crimes and crimes against humanity’ if they do not halt weapons sales
Radio France Internationale · Nov 14, 2024 French minister shuns Cop29 over Azeri comments on New Caledonia, colonialism French Environment Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher will stay away from the Cop29 global climate change conference in Baku after "unacceptable" attacks by Azerbaijan's President, Ilham Aliyev.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2024 Middle East crisis: Israeli strike kills six in southern Lebanon, health ministry says – as it happened Lebanese health ministry says four medics among those killed
International Business Times · Nov 14, 2024 Thousands Flee As Typhoon Usagi Hits North Of Philippines Typhoon Usagi slammed into the Philippines' already disaster-ravaged north on Thursday, as authorities rushed to evacuate thousands of people from coastal areas.
International Business Times · Nov 14, 2024 As Trump Returns, African Exporters Torn Between Hope And Horror Citrus growers in South Africa are among the businesses most nervous that duty-and-quota-free exports to the United States could be scrapped next year when Donald Trump takes office again.
Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2024 Visualising the war in Sudan: Conflict, control and displacement The world’s worst internal displacement crisis, with at least 14 million people uprooted from their homes, is in Sudan.