US sanctions two RSF commanders as fighting escalates in Sudan’s Darfur UN officials and rights groups warn hundreds of thousands of civilians are at risk amid heavy fighting in el-Fasher. Al Jazeera · May 15, 2024
The Guardian view on protecting Sudan’s civilians: there is no more time to be lost Editorial: A year after the war began, the world’s largest humanitarian catastrophe is deepening The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024
Thousands Rally In Georgia Amid New Criticism Of 'Foreign Influence' Law Thousands of Georgians took to the streets Wednesday in the latest round of a weeks-long mass protest against a "foreign influence" law whose adoption by Georgia has prompted a blizzard of international condemnation. International Business Times · May 15, 2024
UN says it has no more food or tents for nearly 2m people in Gaza Aid warehouses in southern two-thirds of territory are now empty and resupply will be very difficult, according to officials The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024
Why the U.N. revised the numbers of women and children killed in Gaza Here's a closer look at the United Nations' breakdown of casualties. The overall total of more than 35,000 Palestinians killed since Oct. 7, based on Gaza Health Ministry figures, has not declined. WEKU · May 15, 2024
Digital love: ChatGPT users worried they’ll fall for ‘flirty’ new GPT-4o AI with female voice Some users think the bot’s eagerness to please reinforces harmful gender stereotypes Evening Standard · May 15, 2024
Western Allies Denounce Georgia 'Foreign Influence' Law Georgia faced a blizzard of international condemnation Wednesday as the EU, NATO and UN slammed the adoption of a controversial "foreign influence" law targeting overseas-funded NGOs. Ruling party lawmakers voted through the legislation Tuesday in defiance of protesters worried the Caucasus country is shifting away from its pro-Western course towards… International Business Times · May 15, 2024
India ‘deeply saddened’ by Gaza killing of ex-army officer working for UN Waibhav Anil Kale is the first international UN staff killed since October 7 in the besieged Palestinian territory. Al Jazeera · May 15, 2024
Indian missions assisting in repatriation of mortal remains of killed retired Col in Gaza: MEA The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday said that Indian missions in the UN and in Israel are assisting in bringing back the mortal remains of Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale (Retd), who was killed in Gaza while working as a UN staffer. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 15, 2024
Revealed: Rwanda genocide war crimes tribunal wraps up mission after 29 years Exclusive: Last two fugitives are deemed to be dead, ending a remarkable exercise in international justice The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2024
Biden administration plans to send $1bn in military aid to Israel: Reports Request for tank ammunition, tactical vehicles for Israel despite Biden’s earlier pause on bombs over Rafah assault. Al Jazeera · May 15, 2024
Palestinians Mark 'Nakba' Anniversary As Thousands Flee Gaza's Rafah Tens of thousands of civilians fled the southern Gaza city of Rafah ahead of a threatened Israeli ground offensive, as Palestinians on Wednesday mark the anniversary of their "Nakba" or "catastrophe" of 1948. International Business Times · May 15, 2024
‘No water, food, health care, toilet’: Desperation deepens in Gaza’s camps Hundreds of new shelters set up near Khan Younis as Palestinians flee fighting in Rafah The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024
More than half a million Palestinians flee as Israel escalates Gaza attacks UN says more half a million people displaced in recent days as Israeli troops press assaults in north and south Gaza. Al Jazeera · May 14, 2024
France 24 · May 14, 2024 US arms will make ‘real difference’ to Ukraine’s defence, Blinken says in Kyiv U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought Tuesday to rally the spirits of glum Ukrainians facing a fierce new Russian offensive, assuring them that they are not alone and that billions of dollars in American military aid on its way to the country would make a “real difference” on the…
The Hindu · May 14, 2024 Candid notes on the NHRC’s status deferral The GANHRI’s decision on the NHRC status deferral is linked to the belief that India has not been adhering to the Paris Principles
Top News · May 14, 2024 IDF Strikes Hamas War Room In UNRWA School In Gaza IDF targets Hamas war room in UNRWA school in Gaza, causing casualties. UNRWA and hospital officials respond to the situation.
International Business Times · May 14, 2024 Amazonian Chief At UN To Combat Traditional Knowledge Piracy The leader of the Brazilian Amazon's Huni Kui people remains hopeful that a planned United Nations treaty will advance the fight against biopiracy: the pillaging of traditional knowledge and genetic resources.
The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024 Talk in Iran about change in nuclear weapons policy must stop, UN expert says International Atomic Energy Authority chief Rafael Grossi expresses concern over Tehran’s threats of shift to deterrence
WEKU · May 14, 2024 Strike kills U.N. aid worker, injures another in southern Gaza The United Nations said that one of its aid workers was killed and another injured when their vehicle was struck on Monday in Rafah in southern Gaza.
Al Jazeera · May 14, 2024 Israeli flag-raising in major Canadian cities spurs outrage amid Gaza war Rights advocates say decision to fly Israeli flags on country’s independence day ‘completely inappropriate’ and hurtful.
The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024 Israeli tanks reach residential areas as IDF pushes further into Rafah Witnesses report clashes in streets after seeing tanks cross strategically important Salah al-Din road
Al Jazeera · May 14, 2024 Did the UN really say Israel has killed fewer people in Gaza? Changes in how the UN calculates Gaza’s casualties have been cited as evidence of bias. They aren’t.
International Business Times · May 14, 2024 Israeli Police Say Investigating Ransacking Of Gaza-bound Aid Trucks Israeli police said they have opened an investigation after right-wing activists stopped and ransacked at least seven Gaza-bound humanitarian aid trucks, in a statement received Tuesday.
Top News · May 14, 2024 Palestinian Forced To Flee Home Amid Israeli Military Assault The story of Mohamed Abu Daqqa in Gaza highlights the devastating impact of conflict on displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis and Rafah.