Starving to death is as scary as the war for Sudanese refugees in Chad The looming famine in Sudan is pushing thousands of civilians from Darfur to flee to Chad, say refugees and aid groups. Al Jazeera · Jun 18, 2024
Vladimir Putin heads to North Korea to meet Kim Jong Um as he seeks further military support Ahead of their meeting the leaders pledged to expand their security and economic cooperation in defiance of western sanctions Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2024
Russia and North Korea: what can they do for each other? The Russian president’s visit to Pyongyang signals a deepening relationship between two isolated countries The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024
Gaza Rescuers Report Deadly Strikes Although Clashes Slow For Eid Israeli strikes on Tuesday killed at least 13 people in central Gaza, the civil defence agency in the Hamas-run territory said, although fighting has largely subsided as Muslims mark Eid al-Adha. International Business Times · Jun 18, 2024
Putin says Russia and North Korea ‘ready to confront ambition of West’ as he arrives for rare visit Russian president thanks host Kim Jong-un for ’unwavering support’ to Moscow’s war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024
Putin praises North Korea’s ‘firm support’ for war ahead of Pyongyang visit – as it happened Visit is Russian president’s first to North Korea in 24 years as he seeks continued military support from Kim Jong-un The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2024
Eleven dead and over 60 missing as migrant boats capsize off Italy’s coast Boats from Libya and Turkey were carrying migrants from South Asia and Middle East The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024
From Silicon Valley to Silicon Savannah: climate expert Patrick Verkooijen on why this is Africa’s century The University of Nairobi’s new chancellor says the continent has vast potential – but to realise the promise of AI and green jobs, rich countries must honour their commitments The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday briefing: How millions are living through Sudan’s ‘harrowing’ humanitarian crisis In today’s newsletter: The war has devastated Sudan, destroying much of the country and leaving 18 million facing acute hunger The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Fightback against Russian advance in Kharkiv Putin thanks North Korea for support ahead of visit; Russian missile strike injures 22 in Poltava region. What we know on day 846 The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2024
How North Korea’s lucrative trade in human hair is helping it skirt the impact of sanctions Pyongyang’s trade in wigs and false eyelashes is booming, offering a vital revenue stream to help it pursue its nuclear ambitions The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2024
US has raised Israeli ‘criminals’ attacking aid trucks with Netanyahu, State Department says Biden administration has faced criticism over implementation of Gaza pier while aid convoys stuck at crossings The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024
State Department rejects Xi’s claim that US wants China to invade Taiwan State spokesman says ‘One China’ policy unchanged after question from The Independent The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024
Gaza fighting continues despite Israeli ‘pauses’ announcement: UNRWA UNRWA chief says ‘operationally, nothing has changed yet’ after Israeli army announced planned pauses to allow aid in. Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2024
Salon · Jun 17, 2024 6 biggest revelations from "The Grab" Governments, major companies and mercenaries are scrambling to grab the world's remaining food and water resources
Latin Times · Jun 17, 2024 Children now comprise a sizable portion of armed organizations sowing chaos in Haiti A local outlet detailed the stories of some who ended up in such situations
The Conversation · Jun 17, 2024 TikTok star Munya Chawawa takes on North Korea in new documentary – it follows a long tradition of western media poking fun at the Kim family’s regime Munya Chawawa, who is best known for his satirical comedy sketches aimed at educating and entertaining a Gen Z audience, has made a new documentary about Kim Jong-un’s North Korea. How to Survive a Dictator premiered at Sheffield’s DocFest on June 13, and will be broadcast on Channel 4 later…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024 The normalisation of dehumanisation in the Israel-Palestine conflict Letter: William Bell of Christian Aid on a decades-old cycle of violence and the UN commission of inquiry’s report that said Israel and Hamas have both committed war crimes since 7 October
Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2024 Ukraine peace summit: Why some countries refused to sign the plan Major Global South nations cited Russia’s absence or Israel’s presence as reasons for not accepting the communique.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024 At least 11 dead and dozens missing in two Mediterranean shipwrecks Rescuers near Italy report 10 bodies found on wooden boat and 66 missing in a separate incident off Calabria
Top News · Jun 17, 2024 EU Approves Nature Restoration Plan Despite Opposition EU countries approve Nature Restoration Plan to restore ecosystems and meet ambitious targets by 2030, signaling global environmental leadership.
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024 Reclusive Taliban leader warns Afghans against earning money or gaining 'worldly honor' The Taliban leader has warned Afghans against earning money or gaining worldly honor, at a time when the country is in the grip of humanitarian crises and is isolated on the global stage
The Conversation · Jun 17, 2024 Space arms race may be underway – it comes with enormous risks As conflict rages on Earth, an arms race may be underway in outer space. On May 30, a US diplomat warned that Russia had launched a “weapon into orbit”, something Russia’s deputy foreign minister, Sergey Ryabkov, branded as “fake news”. It follows on from accusations in recent months by US…
The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2024 Donald Trump looking for ‘fighter’ as Republican running mate Sources close to ex-president say gender and race irrelevant over pick who’s ‘America first’ and believes in agenda
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024 Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets the green light despite months of protests by farmers European Union countries have given final approval to a major and long-awaited plan to better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc