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A blast in Nagorno-Karabakh injures more than 200, while thousands flee to Armenia

The explosion at fuel storage facility wounded more than 200 people, the Nagorno-Karabakh human rights ombudsman said. Meanwhile, thousands of Nagorno-Karabakh residents have fled to Armenia.

WEKU

New report examines host-country consent in UN peacekeeping missions

Just months after the UN security council greenlighted its peacekeepers' exit from Mali, a new report by the Stimson Centre warns of a "crisis of consent" between the body and the countries relying on its help. Meanwhile, France's announcement that it will bring some 1500 counterterrorism troops back from Niger…

France 24

Being gay or a woman isn’t enough to claim asylum, says Suella Braverman

Ms Braverman will urge politicians to rip up the United Nations Refugee Convention

The Independent UK

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Braverman to ask world leaders to make refugee rules ‘fit for the modern age’

Home secretary’s address in Washington will urge reform of UN convention and has already prompted concern from charities

The Guardian - UK

Braverman to ask whether UN Refugee Convention ‘is in need of reform’ on US trip

Home Secretary Suella Braverman will ask if the international agreement is ‘fit for our modern age’.

The Independent UK

Israeli Troops Respond To Lebanese ‘engineering Vehicle’ Crossing Border

Israel bolsters forces on northern border after Lebanese incursion

Zenger

Jaishankar, Guterres discuss reform of global financial institutions and sustainability

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar held talks with UN secretary general Guterres and UNGA President Francis on India's G20 Presidency, reform of international financial institutions and India's advocacy for the Global South. He also discussed development partnership, millets and rice production, digital delivery and defense cooperation with Madagascar Foreign Minister Sylla.…

The Hindu

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Biden tells Pacific islands leaders he'll act on their warnings about climate change

Biden said his administration is requesting Congress approve $200 million in new assistance for the region, including financing to help the islands prepare for climate and natural hazards.

WEKU

Biden pledges more aid to Pacific islands to counter growing Chinese influence

Leaders of Pacific island states have been given star treatment in Washington but Chinese influence is the spectre at the feast

The Guardian - US

Former New Zealand prime minister and pandemic prep leader says we're unprepared for the next one

If another pandemic happens, the world will again be unprepared

The Independent UK

US and Kenya sign defense agreement ahead of planned Haiti deployment

The U.S. and Kenya have signed a defense agreement that will see the East African nation get resources and support for security deployments as it is poised to lead a multi-national peacekeeping mission to Haiti to combat gang violence

The Independent UK

Biden tells Pacific islands leaders he hears their warnings about climate change and will act

President Joe Biden has informed leaders from the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum on Monday that he has heard their warnings about the impact of climate change on their region

The Independent UK

Ukraine war: mixed signals among Kyiv's allies hint at growing conflict fatigue

It is now almost 600 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the war that has followed has tested the resilience of both countries. But it has also tested those in the west that have supported Ukraine from the start.

The Conversation

‘The kids had all been tortured’: Indonesian military accused of targeting children in West Papua

Exclusive: Australia is seeking to strengthen ties with Indonesia, despite new reports of brutality by the military — including the torture and murder of civilians — in West Papua

The Guardian - AU

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France 24

Mali junta delays February presidential election for 'technical reasons'

Mali’s ruling junta on Monday announced a delay to a presidential election scheduled for February that was aimed at returning civilian leaders to power in the jihadist-hit West African nation.

Evening Standard

OPINION - What’s next for Nasa’s Bennu asteroid samples?: Tech and Science Daily podcast

Nasa’s Osiris-Rex mission has successfully landed the largest asteroid sample ever collected back on Earth - now for the much-anticipated analysis.

Dynamite News

US: Art of Living to hold World Culture Festival in Washington, 2 lakh people expected

The Art of Living organisation will host the 4th World Culture Festival at the National Mall in Washington DC in the United States from September 29 to October 1 this year which will see the participation of many global leaders, said the Art of Living Reception committee in a press…

The Hindu

Why 32 European countries are facing the largest climate action lawsuit till date | Explained

September 27 will mark the beginning of a historic legal battle in the climate action movement. Six young people from Portugal will take 32 European governments to court for faltering on climate emissions goals, thus violating individuals’ human rights.

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The Independent UK

France to withdraw troops from Niger after military coup

Emmanuel Macron’s announcement is significant, if expected, blow to France’s policy in Africa

The Hindu

India's journey towards SDGs serves as inspiring example of determination, ingenuity: Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj

India's G20 Summit put SDGs "front and centre", underscoring commitment to accelerate their implementation. India's journey serves as an inspiring example of determination and ingenuity. 12% of targets on track, 50% weak, 30% stalled/reversed. India on track to reduce poverty by half, much ahead of 2030.

The Guardian - UK

Unanswered questions over Peng Shuai show power of sport has its limits

For all the talk of sport as a catalyst for change, ongoing fears for former tennis star suggest oppressive regimes hold all the cards

The Hindu

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar holds bilateral meetings with global counterparts on UNGA sidelines

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with his global counterparts on the sidelines of the high-level United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York.

Evening Standard

Macron announces France will end military presence in Niger after coup

France has maintained some 1,500 troops in Niger since the July coup

The Guardian - UK

Petrostate windfall tax would help poor countries in climate crisis, says Brown

Former British PM calls for 3% levy on oil and gas export revenues of biggest producers to generate $25bn a year for global south

The Guardian - UK

How do we raise trillions of dollars to fight the climate crisis? The answer is staring us in the face

The profits for oil and gas companies have reached truly staggering proportions. A simple levy could funnel money to the global south, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown

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