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Letters and Short Takes: May 23

Newcastle Herald

From Zambia to Afghanistan, WFP warns El Niño's extreme weather is causing a surge in hunger

The UN’s World Food Programme says extreme weather attributed to the El Niño phenomenon is causing a surge in hunger from Zambia to Afghanistan, calling on donors for much-needed help

The Independent UK

Russian space weapon ban shot down by UN Security Council

The United Nations Security Council has voted against a resolution introduced by Russia and China that would ban member states from placing weapons of any kind in outer space.

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Norway, Ireland, Spain To Recognise Palestinian State

Norway, Ireland and Spain announced on Wednesday they will recognise a Palestinian state from next week, highlighting the deep split over the issue within the EU as the Israel-Hamas war rages.

International Business Times

What are the ICJ and the ICC and how do their power and jurisdiction differ?

The international court of justice (ICJ) and the international criminal court (ICC) have been heavily involved in the politicking surrounding the conflict in Gaza. As the ICJ hears arguments surrounding accusations of genocide levelled at Israel, the ICC prosecutor recently applied for arrest warrants to be issued for the leaders…

The Conversation

Tens of thousands fill streets of Tehran for Iranian president’s funeral

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei leads prayers in capital city days after death of Ebrahim Raisi and seven others in helicopter crash

The Guardian - UK

Why are Kenyan forces set to intervene in Haiti and how is the US involved?

When William Ruto meets Joe Biden in Washington, a Kenyan-led police mission to Haiti will top the presidents’ agenda.

Al Jazeera

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Humanitarian operations ‘near collapse’ in Gaza, says World Food Programme

UN says 1m people face catastrophic levels of hunger as food aid piles up on Egyptian side of border

The Guardian - UK

Mapping which countries recognise Palestine in 2024

The State of Palestine is recognised by 146 countries around the world with Norway, Spain and Ireland joining the list.

Al Jazeera

How significant is Spain, Ireland and Norway recognising the state of Palestine?

Some 140 of the about 190 countries represented in the UN General Assembly have already recognised a Palestinian state

The Independent UK

Bosnian Serb leader reiterates threat to secede from Bosnia ahead of UN vote on genocide

The leader of Bosnia’s Serb portion reiterated his threat to split up the Balkan country Wednesday, a day ahead of a planned U.N. vote on establishing an annual day to commemorate the 1995 genocide of more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslims by Bosnian Serbs

The Independent UK

Climate: can young activists still sway the outcome of COP negotiations?

Young activists are key figures of the climate movement. So much has been self-evident ever since Greta Thunberg sat outside the steps of the Swedish parliament during school hours in August 2018 and galvanised others from her generation to follow suit in the international movement of Fridays for Future.

The Conversation

US Dairy Trade Goes Hand In Hand With UN Goals

The US dairy sector needs to be involved with the UN because the US is a primary dairy supplier to global markets, and the UN recommends policies that many countries adopt into national law.

International Business Times

Kenyan president will receive White House praise over troops-to-Haiti move − but lack of action across Americas should prompt regional soul-searching

Kenyan President William Ruto will attend a rare U.S. state reception for an African leader on May 23, 2024 – but much of the chat will be about a third country: Haiti.

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International Business Times UK

Over 25% African Businesses Are Female-Led; But Only Get $1 For Every $25 Males Raise In Funding

As well as facing major challenges as entrepreneurs, women in Africa are facing marital rape, female genital mutilation and child marriage.

The Independent UK

Baltic Sea nations react warily to a reported Russian proposal to revise its maritime border

Leaders around the Baltic Sea have reacted warily to reports that Russia could revise the borders of its territorial waters in the region

International Business Times

Pentagon Says Russia Launched Space Weapon In Path Of US Satellite

Russia has launched a likely space weapon and deployed it in the same orbit as a US government satellite, the Pentagon said.

Latin Times

Which Countries Recognize Palestinian State?

Norway, Spain and Ireland all announced plans on Wednesday to recognise a State of Palestine, breaking with the long-held position of Western powers that a Palestinian state can only come as part of a negotiated peace with Israel.

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The Independent UK

Mapped: Which countries recognise Palestine as a state?

Out of 193 UN member states, 147 recognise the state of Palestine – as Britain, Australia and Canada take action

The Independent UK

Spain, Ireland and Norway will recognize a Palestinian state on May 28. Why does that matter?

Spain, Ireland and Norway have said that they will recognize a Palestinian state on May 28, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration that came amid international outrage over the civilian death toll and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip following Israel’s offensive

International Business Times

Israel Furious As 3 European Countries Recognize Palestinian State

Ireland, Norway, and Spain said they would formally recognize the State of Palestine on May 28. Israel said it was recalling its envoys to Ireland and Norway for "urgent consultations" and was expected to do the same with its ambassador to Spain.

International Business Times

Which Countries Recognise Palestinian State?

Israel's more than seven-month war in Gaza since the October 7 attack has revived a global push for Palestinians to be given a state of their own.

International Business Times

European States To Move On Palestine Recognition As Gaza War Rages

At least three European countries were expected to announce steps towards recognising a Palestinian state on Wednesday, after more than seven months of devastating fighting between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP examination of how 2 debunked accounts of sexual violence on Oct. 7 originated

An AP examination of the handling of two debunked stories alleging that Hamas militants committed sexual assault during their Oct. 7 rampage in southern Israel shows how information can be clouded and distorted in the chaos of the conflict

The Independent UK

How 2 debunked accounts of sexual violence on Oct. 7 fueled a global dispute over Israel-Hamas war

The United Nations and other organizations have presented credible evidence that Hamas militants committed sexual assault during their Oct. 7 attack in southern Israel

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