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In Gaza, the fuel has gone – and now the trees are running out

Short even of firewood, Palestinians are left burning solid waste as they struggle to cook and stay warm – but the pollution means respiratory illness is on the rise

The Guardian - UK

Communications blackout and spiraling hunger compound misery in Gaza Strip as war enters 11th week

A prolonged communications blackout is compounding the misery in the besieged Gaza Strip where a United Nations agency says hunger levels have spiraled

The Independent UK

French foreign minister visits Lebanon in effort to contain Gaza conflict

France's foreign minister travels to Lebanon this Saturday as part of diplomatic efforts by President Emmanuel Macron's government to help contain the Middle East conflict.

Radio France Internationale

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Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 71

International calls for accountability grow after Israeli attack kills Al Jazeera journalist Samer Abudaqa.

Al Jazeera

DR Congo's Democracy Backsliding Ahead Of Vote, Rights Groups Say

DR Congo's democracy has been backsliding ahead of elections this month, according to rights defenders, as prominent journalists languish in prison and the murder of an opposition politician remains unsolved.

International Business Times

Netanyahu hints at new Hamas negotiations after hostage deaths

In a televised press conference a day after Israeli forces mistakenly killed three of more than 100 hostages held by Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to hint on Saturday that new negotiations were under way to recover the hostages. The chief of Mossad intelligence met on Friday the prime…

France 24

India calls for zero tolerance for terror actors, sponsors at UN

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, called on the UN on Friday to exercise zero tolerance against the terror groups and their sponsors, adding that the illicit traffic of small arms and light is a key enabler for sustaining conflicts by armed and terrorist groups. Read further…

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India's approach to Afghanistan continues to be guided by historical relations, friendship with Afghan people: Jaishankar

India’s approach to Afghanistan continues to be guided by its historical relations, friendship with its people and relevant UN resolutions, Jaishankar said

The Hindu

UN peacekeeping chief welcomes strong support for its far-flung operations despite `headwinds'

The United Nations peacekeeping chief says he was very satisfied with the strong support of many countries for its far-flung operations at a recent ministerial meeting, despite “headwinds and challenges and problems.”

The Independent UK

Meet Federica Soriano: The Driving Force Behind the Success of TeletonUSA's CRIT in San Antonio

Read the inspiring story of Soriano, who brings a unique blend of Latino culture and compassion to the American health system

Latin Times

Israel to reopen Karem Abu Salem to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza

Announcement comes as national security spokesman Jake Sullivan visits the region amid growing international isolation.

Al Jazeera

Fighting Engulfs Sudan Aid Hub, Sparking New Exodus

Fighting between the Sudanese army and paramilitaries engulfed the aid hub of Wad Madani Friday triggering an exodus of civilians already displaced by eight months of war, an AFP correspondent reported.

International Business Times

'It's Finished!': IEA Boss Says COP28 Bid Farewell To Fossil Fuels

While the UN's COP28 climate summit marked a pivot moment, when the world pledged to say "goodbye" to fossil fuels, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol told AFP on Friday, it needs to now urgently boost finance for the energy transition in developing countries.

International Business Times

The $10 billion charity no one has heard of

A donor-advised fund devoted to supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals has leapt from being a relatively minor charity to one with an asset size comparable to behemoths like the Andrew W

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The Conversation

How COP28 failed the world's small islands

As the gavel came down on the latest round of climate talks in Dubai, there were declarations of “we united, we acted, we delivered” from the COP28 presidency. This was met by a sense of déjà vu among delegates of the Alliance of Small Island States (Aosis), an intergovernmental organisation…

Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera journalist Samer Abudaqa killed in Israeli attack in Gaza

Al Jazeera Arabic cameraman killed and colleague wounded in an Israeli attack in Khan Younis.

The Conversation

Climate summits are too big and key voices are being crowded out – here's a better solution

Every year, the official UN climate summits are getting bigger. In 2021 at COP26 in Glasgow there were around 40,000 participants, COP27 in 2022 in Sharm el-Sheikh had 50,000.

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s ‘policy shift’ on Gaza may have been inelegant, frayed and contested, but was in no way incoherent

As adversity increases and polarisation reasserts itself as the national default, everything gets harder for the incumbents

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The Independent UK

The EU struggles to unify around a Gaza cease-fire call but work on peace moves continues

A number of European Union leaders are trying to use mounting concern about civilian deaths in Israel’s military offensive against Hamas to rally their partners around a united call for a ceasefire in Gaza

Newslaundry

From Gaza to Kashmir: Why is Indian media suffering from selective coverage syndrome?

For more than two months, the world has watched the virtual obliteration of occupied Gaza and its residents by Israel. The visuals, the videos, and the testimonies of residents, doctors, UN officials, and journalists are flooding social media portals. Those who want to know what is happening on the ground…

The Conversation

5 things to know about US aid to Ukraine

From the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the U.S. government has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine’s war effort. The Biden administration has repeatedly produced emergency spending packages to support the Ukrainian government and military. That funding has so far amounted to US$113 billion.

The Guardian - US

Mexico’s Maya Train pulls in ahead of schedule but with a host of questions

The flagship rail project to revitalise south-east is opening years early – but concerns about the environment, militarisation and lack of consultation persist

International Business Times

Countries Risk 'Paying Polluters' Billions To Regulate For Climate: UN Expert

An "explosion" of multibillion-dollar claims by fossil fuel and extractive firms through shadowy investment tribunals is blocking action on climate and nature, the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights and Environment has warned, with developing nations increasingly targeted.

The Guardian - AU

Australia denounces Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in occupied West Bank

Government joins more than a dozen countries to say settlers are ‘terrorising’ Palestinians in ‘unacceptable’ violence

Salon

2023 proved climate change is here

This sizzling year shattered records related to heat, sea ice and more. And the future could get even hotter

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