UN Security Council rejects Russia-backed resolution on banning weapons in space The United States says that Russia last week launched a satellite that could be part of weaponizing space The Independent UK · May 20, 2024
Russia Fails In UN Bid For Nuclear Weapons In Space Russia's failed UN bid to ban nuclear weapons in space highlights challenges in space governance. Top News · May 20, 2024
How Amal Clooney assisted ICC warrants The human rights lawyer was on a unanimous panel that advised on "war crimes and crimes against humanity" Salon · May 20, 2024
Satellite photos show Palestinians' quick exodus from Rafah after Israel issued evacuation orders New satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press show that sprawling tent camps in the southern city of Rafah nearly emptied after Israel issued its first evacuation orders The Independent UK · May 20, 2024
World reacts to ICC prosecutor seeking Israel, Hamas arrest warrants The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor says he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. Al Jazeera · May 20, 2024
This is how Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states could end war in Sudan Letter: Adopting ethical trade policies that exclude all livestock exported from Sudan’s killing fields would stop the conflict, says Nicholas Stockton The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, a hard-line diplomat, dies in a helicopter crash Iran's state media has reported that Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has died in a helicopter crash that also killed the country's president The Independent UK · May 20, 2024
The case against Julian Assange has been a cruel folly. His right to appeal is a small step towards justice Successive home secretaries and the courts have been spineless in pandering to the US government, says former Guardian crime correspondent Duncan Campbell The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024
Haiti, trade top agenda as Kenya's Ruto makes historic state visit to US Kenyan President William Ruto is this week making the first state visit to the US by an African leader in 15 years. The crisis in Haiti, where Kenya has pledged troops to quel gang violence, is topping the agenda – as are trade and security partnerships. Radio France Internationale · May 20, 2024
Ruto On First State Visit By Kenyan Leader To US In Two Decades Kenyan President William Ruto meets his US counterpart Joe Biden in Washington this week, with the crisis in Haiti and efforts to build trade ties likely to top the agenda. International Business Times · May 20, 2024
The Latest | Israel says it will push deeper into Rafah as ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants Israel’s defense minister says the military would expand its operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah The Independent UK · May 20, 2024
Israeli foreign minister says ICC seeking warrants is a 'historic disgrace,' vows to fight back Israel's foreign minister says the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court's decision to seek arrest warrants against Israeli leaders is "a historic disgrace that will be remembered forever.” The Independent UK · May 20, 2024
Joe Biden slams ICC arrest warrant application for Benjamin Netanyahu as 'outrageous' International Criminal Court prosecutor said that he believes Israeli PM, defence minister and three Hamas leaders are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity Evening Standard · May 20, 2024
UN watchdog warns on nuclear trafficking The IAEA reports thousands of pieces of nuclear materiel have gone missing over last three decades. Al Jazeera · May 20, 2024
International Business Times · May 20, 2024 Strikes Pound Gaza As Israel Voices 'Duty' To Expand Rafah Incursion Air strikes and shelling hit Gaza on Monday, witnesses said, as battles raged in the besieged territory's north and the far-southern city of Rafah where Israel's defence minister vowed to expand ground operations.
The Conversation · May 20, 2024 With Olympics approaching, it’s time to recognize children as a protected class in sport Imagine this scenario: a 15-year-old child is caught consuming cannabis in public and is charged with an offence. If the child is found guilty, the court has discretion to order an absolute discharge to avoid convicting the child, or to convict the child but excuse the payment of a fine…
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024 Bob Marley is a national hero in all but name. So what are Jamaica’s politicians waiting for? The trailblazing musician was a powerful force for change and unity. He deserves his homeland’s highest honour, says commentator Kenneth Mohammed
The Independent UK · May 20, 2024 Ireland's top diplomat concerned over slow pace of justice in peacekeeper's killing in Lebanon Ireland’s top diplomat has expressed concerns about the slow progress of criminal proceedings against several Lebanese men charged with the killing of an Irish peacekeeper in Lebanon
The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2024 Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi dies at 63 in helicopter crash Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protege of the country’s supreme leader, has died aged 63 ...
The Independent UK · May 19, 2024 Helicopter crash could reverberate across the Middle East, where Iran's influence runs wide and deep The apparent crash of a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials is likely to reverberate across the Middle East
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2024 Death of president in helicopter crash comes as Iran already faces huge challenges Iran faces western opposition over its nuclear programme, a dire economy and tense relations with other Middle Eastern states
Al Jazeera · May 19, 2024 Israeli army steps up attacks across Gaza as top US official visits Israel Air and ground attacks kill dozens across besieged enclave as US adviser Jake Sullivan holds talks with Israeli leaders.
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2024 UN humanitarian chief delivers ‘apocalyptic’ warning over Gaza aid Emergency relief coordinator says famine looming as Israel’s Rafah offensive blocks vital aid routes
Al Jazeera · May 19, 2024 Philippines plans vaccination drive as whooping cough outbreak claims lives UNICEF says the Philippines is among countries with the highest number of unvaccinated children, who are most at risk.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2024 Heavy rains set off flash floods in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 47 people More heavy rains in Afghanistan have triggered flash floods, raising the death toll to 47 in the country’s north following weeks of devastating torrents