Sunday Scaries: What I'm Watching This Week In The Grain Markets Looking at cash, geopolitics or money flow for signs of what could spur the next run in price... Barchart · Jan 14, 2024
Is the World Economic Forum still relevant? Experts weigh in on how much value actually Davos provides to the global community. Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2024
‘No journalist knows if they will live until evening’: The reporters risking their lives to cover the Israel-Hamas war As the Committee to Protect Journalists says more than 80 reporters have been killed in 100 days of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Maryam Zakir-Hussain speaks to reporters on the ground The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2024
Is ESG Already Over? CEOs are beginning to wonder what to do when environmental, social, and governance factors are at odds with performance. Reason · Jan 14, 2024
US climate envoy John Kerry to step down: Reports Kerry has been instrumental in brokering a number of international climate agreements. Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2024
Smriti Irani, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hardeep Puri to represent India in WEF Davos meeting World Economic Forum 2024: The annual meeting, which will be held under the theme of ‘Rebuilding Trust’ from January 15-19, will also be attended by nearly 100 political and business leaders from India. The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024
Gaza humanitarian crisis ‘staining our shared humanity’, says UN refugee agency – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2024
Hamas says many Israeli hostages likely killed as war enters 100th day Many of the hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip are likely to have been killed, a spokesman for the group's armed wing said Sunday, blaming the Israeli leadership for their fate. Meanwhile, thousands of Israelis continued their 24-hour protest in Tel Aviv calling for the release of hostages.… France 24 · Jan 14, 2024
The Observer view on the Peregrine lander: one glitch won’t keep private enterprise off the moon The delay to Nasa’s 10-year lunar programme gives us time to beef up the treaties governing the exploitation of extraterrestrial resources The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2024
In Uganda, refugees' need for wood ravaged the forest. Now, they work to restore it Refugees from Uganda’s neighboring countries have long been welcomed to the Nakivale settlement near its southern border with Tanzania The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2024
Israeli forces continue attacks in Gaza as death toll rises The ongoing conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas in Gaza escalates, with severe humanitarian consequences and potential regional implications. Top News · Jan 13, 2024
As Israel-Hamas war reaches 100-day mark, here's the conflict by numbers The Israel-Hamas war has quickly shattered many records when it comes to the history of conflicts between the bitter enemies The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2024
Genocide case against Israel: Where does the rest of the world stand on the momentous allegations? South Africa says more than 50 countries support its case at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2024
UN sets December deadline for its peacekeepers in Congo to completely withdraw The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo says it will complete its withdrawal from the Central African nation by the end of 2024 The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2024
Radio France Internationale · Jan 13, 2024 UN peacekeepers begin long process of leaving DR Congo after 25 years UN peacekeepers have begun withdrawing from the Democratic Republic of Congo, the country's foreign minister announced on Saturday, 25 years after their mission began. The operation is due to be completed by the end of the year.
Top News · Jan 13, 2024 Israel-Hamas War Enters 100th Day with No End in Sight This article discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the impact on both countries, the regional implications, and the lack of...
International Business Times · Jan 13, 2024 DR Congo Says Pullout Of UN Peacekeepers Has Started The withdrawal of UN peacekeepers from the Democratic Republic of Congo "has commenced", the foreign minister announced on Saturday, with completion due by the end of the year.
The Guardian - US · Jan 13, 2024 AI girlfriends are here – but there’s a dark side to virtual companions Creators of these chatbots often tout them as a way to combat loneliness, but they can create unhealthy attachments and affect gender roles
The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2024 The US isn’t the biggest power in the Middle East any more. Iran is With China and Russia as its allies, the authoritarian regime is assembling a Middle Eastern coalition as Washington’s influence wanes
International Business Times · Jan 13, 2024 New US Strike Against Yemen Rebels Over Red Sea Threat The United States carried out a fresh strike Saturday on a Huthi rebel target in Yemen, the US military said, after the Iran-backed militants warned of further attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
Al Jazeera · Jan 13, 2024 Blackout in Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Hospital as fuel runs out, babies at high risk Israeli military attacks in the vicinity have left patients and medical staff to an uncertain fate.
France 24 · Jan 13, 2024 24-hour protest for release of Israeli hostages kicks off in Tel Aviv Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv late Saturday calling for the release of hostages being held in Gaza by Hamas militants, on the eve of the 100th day of their captivity. The protest came as Israeli PM Binyamin Netanyahu said “no one will stop” his country from achieving victory…
International Business Times · Jan 13, 2024 Israel Pounds Gaza On 99th Day Of War Israel pounded Gaza on Saturday as the Palestinian territory suffered under a dire humanitarian situation and grappled with a telecommunications blackout on the 99th day of the war.
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2024 In 100 days, the Israel-Hamas war has transformed the region. The fighting shows no signs of ending Sunday marks 100 days that Israel and Hamas have been at war
International Business Times · Jan 12, 2024 UN Chief Warns Against Escalation After US-UK Strikes On Huthis United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all sides "not to escalate" the volatile situation in the Red Sea, his spokesman said on Friday after Washington and London launched strikes on Yemen's Huthi rebels.