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What are depleted uranium shells? The controversial armour-piercing muntions being used in Ukraine

When fired, depleted uranium becomes ‘essentially an exotic metal dart fired at extraordinarily high speed’

The Independent UK

Palestinian fishermen decry Israel's ban on Gaza exports as collective punishment

Israel has closed the main commercial crossing in the Gaza Strip, effectively banning exports from the coastal territory after saying it uncovered explosives hidden in clothing being shipped to the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK

'If we get requests like that, we consider them as they come': UN spokesperson on 'Bharat' row

Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday told his ministerial colleagues to avoid the political row around the Bharat issue.

The Hindu

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Displaced Yemeni families face harsh conditions amid ongoing conflict

Nine years of war in Yemen have displaced millions of people. As negotiations drag on in Saudi Arabia between the Houthi rebels and the internationally recognised government, the humanitarian situation in Yemen remains dire. Only 30 percent of required aid is currently being provided, according to the UN. In Marib,…

France 24

G20: battle for influence as US seeks to rival China in the global south

There will be pressure on rich countries to fulfil a commitment to provide climate finance to poorer nations

The Guardian - UK

Sudanese refugees in Chad scramble to survive

As the refugee crisis in Chad continues to grow, international attention on the situation remains limited in the face of numerous other global humanitarian challenges.

WEKU

From America’s IRA to China’s eco-civilization, a new global consensus is emerging. Globalization and growth are out, redesigning society is in

Existential threats are converging–and they are a direct result of a global economic model that blossoms at the expense of the environment and society.

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Gabon’s junta says deposed president is 'freed' and can travel on a medical trip

Gabon’s junta says the country’s ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who has been under house arrest since he was deposed last week, is now free and can travel on a medical trip

The Independent UK

What are depleted uranium munitions being used in Ukraine and why are they controversial?

When fired, depleted uranium becomes ‘essentially an exotic metal dart fired at extraordinarily high speed’

The Independent UK

Head of Johnny Kitagawa’s J-pop agency resigns over sexual abuse scandal

Julie Fujishima, niece of late pop mogul, apologises and acknowledges agency founder’s abuse for first time

The Guardian - UK

A unified strategy and more funding are urgently needed to end the crisis in Myanmar, UN chief says

The United Nations chief has renewed an urgent call on the international community to seek a unified strategy to end the worsening crisis in Myanmar

The Independent UK

Australia seen as ‘soft on human rights’ for failing to confront ‘uncomfortable’ history, expert says

Renée Jeffery says country’s ‘discomfort’ stems from reluctance to address own history including treatment of First Nations people

The Guardian - AU

G20 agrees to give African Union membership on par With EU

NEW DELHI: Group of 20 nations agreed to grant the African Union permanent membership status, according to people familiar with the matter, who said that leaders are expected to announce the decision during a summit in India this weekend.

The Times of India

Putin’s reaching out to Kim Jong-un is a desperate move – and potentially a dangerous one

The reported meeting of the dictators reveals the threat of a return to old, cold war politics, says Sergey Radchenko of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies

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The Independent UK

Everyone's talking about the Global South. But what is it?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says his country is “becoming the voice of the Global South."

The Guardian - AU

Depleted uranium munitions: what are they and what risks do they pose?

The US says it will start delivering the controversial weapons to Ukraine soon; Russia denounced the decision as ‘an indicator of inhumanity’

France 24

US imposes sanctions on Sudanese paramilitary commander over Darfur violations

The United States imposed sanctions Wednesday on Sudanese paramilitary commander Abdel-Rahim Hamdan Dagalo for acts of violence and human rights abuses committed by his troops in their monthslong conflict with Sudan's army.

Al Jazeera

Blinken hails Ukraine counteroffensive as US announces $1bn in new aid

The new US aid would include HIMARS missile systems, Javelin weapons, Abrams tanks as well as humanitarian assistance.

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The Independent UK

A look at the uranium-based ammo the US is sending to Ukraine

The U.S. has announced it is sending depleted uranium anti-tank rounds to Ukraine, following Britain’s lead in sending the controversial munitions to help Kyiv push through Russian lines in its grueling counteroffensive

Al Jazeera

Migrant workers in Canada ‘vulnerable’ to modern-day slavery: UN expert

UN special rapporteur says he is ‘deeply disturbed’ by migrant workers’ accounts of abuse and exploitation in Canada.

The Hindu

Sheikh Hasina’s daughter, Nepal WHO veteran vie for India’s vote

India faces a tough choice between Bangladesh PM's daughter Saima Wazed and WHO's senior-most official Shambhu Prasad Acharya for the WHO SEARO Director's post. India's Poonam Khetrapal Singh has held the post since 2014. Both sides are actively campaigning with SEARO members and those with influence in the region.

The Hindu

Blocking blacklisting of terrorists smacks of doublespeak: India

India has told the UN Security Council that blocking evidence-based proposals to blacklist globally sanctioned terrorists without providing justifications is uncalled for and “smacks of doublespeak”

WEKU

U.S. imposes sanctions on Sudanese paramilitary leader; boosts humanitarian aid

The U.S sanctioned Sudanese paramilitary commander Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo over human rights abuses, while also announcing over $160 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan.

Al Jazeera

African leaders seek global taxes for climate change at Nairobi summit

The Nairobi Declaration represents a united front for Africa before negotiations for more funding at COP28.

The Week

Extreme heat: how deadly will it be by 2030?

Extreme heat represents one of the “gravest threats to humanity”, according to a new study, as countries all over the world battle record-breaking temperatures fuelled by climate change and the weather pattern known as El Niño.

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