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First UN investigator at US detention center at Guantanamo says detainees face cruel treatment

The first U.N. independent investigator to visit the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay says the 30 men held there are subject “to ongoing cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment under international law

The Independent UK

Competitiveness affects Indonesia ties

Just two years ago, Thailand and Indonesia commemorated the 70th anniversary of relations, with both sides holding events to celebrate. Over the year, they mapped out various plans that would boost bilateral ties with the aim of establishing and hastening a "strategic partnership". These included strengthening political and economic relations,…

Bangkok Post

UN expert urges US to apologise for Guantanamo abuses

Special rapporteur calls for accountability for past abuses and end to ongoing ‘structural shortcomings’ at US prison.

Al Jazeera

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6 ways universities can promote health on campus — and measure progress

The importance of protecting our society’s health and well-being became starkly apparent during the pandemic. People’s physical and mental health were severely impacted by the sudden changes forced by the emergent global crisis.

The Conversation

Israel Successfully Lobbies To Avoid UN Blacklist For Harming Children

After presenting evidence of flawed facts and figures, Israel convinces the UN to remove it from the list

Zenger

Draconian Tory plan to send migrants to Rwanda will cost £169,000 per person

A long-awaited economic assessment of the Illegal Migration Bill revealed it would cost £63,000 more to hand asylum seekers a one-way ticket to the African country than to keep them in the UK

Daily Mirror

Military interventions have failed to end DRC's conflict – what's gone wrong

For 30 years, the Democratic Republic of Congo has suffered from communal violence, armed conflict and insecurity. Diverse actors have tried to stop it but conflict has intensified, particularly in the eastern provinces of North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri and Tanganyika. Regular armed forces and non-state armed groups have been…

The Conversation

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Syrian survivors of enforced disappearance call on UN for justice

The UN General Assembly is to vote this week on setting up an independent institution on missing persons in Syria.

Al Jazeera

Data Point | The gender disparity in healthcare

A look at the gender gap in multiple healthcare domains including clinical trials, research funding as well as testing and diagnosis.

The Hindu

'Yes' to junta's constitution in Mali opens way for 2024 elections

Malian voters overwhelmingly approved changes to the constitution in a referendum held on 18 June, but the low turnout and absence of participation of the Tuareg rebels in the north are among the many remaining challenges, along with major security issues.

Radio France Internationale

Plastic pollution: campaigners around the world are using the courts to clean up – but manufacturers are fighting back

Plastic pollution has become such major problem that it’s threatening our human rights. That’s the view of two UN special rapporteurs (human rights advisers) who recently issued a joint statement, warning against the “overwhelming toxic tidal wave” of plastic endangering us and the environment “in a myriad of ways over…

The Conversation

India can hit terror networks across border if need arises: Rajnath Singh

Speaking at a National Security Conclave in Jammu, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that India has changed the mindset of the whole world on the issue of terrorism

The Hindu

Myanmar junta says failing to halt surge in drug trafficking

Myanmar junta authorities said they torched almost half a billion dollars’ worth of illegal drugs on Monday, but warned they were failing to stop a surge in production and trafficking of narcotics.

Bangkok Post

Myanmar burns $446 million worth of seized drugs as illicit trade booms in Southeast Asia

The authorities in Myanmar have destroyed more than $446 million worth of illegal drugs seized from around the county to mark an annual international anti-drug trafficking day

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Solving the global food crisis

When ex-Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro came to power in January 2019, one of his first acts in office was to abolish the National Food and Nutrition Security Council (Consea), a globally lauded body that had reduced food insecurity. It was a huge step back for the country, which the UN…

Bangkok Post

Move your body for better health

If you have failed to get healthy as per your New Year resolutions, two observances in June can help put you back on track.

Al Jazeera

Fighting surges in Khartoum as Sudan war enters 11th week

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces says it seized headquarters of heavily armed police unit in southern Khartoum.

The Hindu

PM Modi leaves for India after concluding historic state visits to U.S., Egypt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 25, 2023 left for India after concluding his first-ever visit to Egypt where he held talks with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and was conferred with the Arab country’s highest honour ‘Order of the Nile’.

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The Guardian - UK

Amid the battle of Xi Jinping and Joe Biden, a new global order struggles to take shape

While the US and China vie for supremacy, smaller countries, championed by Barbados PM Mia Mottley, are speaking out on key challenges of climate, poverty and migration

Al Jazeera

Last refugee held on Nauru arrives in Australia

While offshore policy is being wound down, campaigners say ‘dark chapter’ will not end until last refugees leave PNG.

The Conversation

Wagner group mercenaries in Africa: why there hasn't been any effective opposition to drive them out

It is easy to understand what African rulers see in the mercenary group Wagner. Its fighters can be deployed quickly. It brings sophisticated arms with it and can apply force speedily and ruthlessly.

Chicago Sun-Times

Stevie Nicks takes Chicago down memory lane in heartfelt United Center show

As much as she is a gifted songwriter, Nicks is also a great storyteller and had several yarns to spin with the crowd, including how her parents moved to Chicago while she was still enrolled at San Jose State University. It was the first move she didn’t make with her…

Axios

What to know about Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group

Wagner forces have played a key role in the fight for Bakhmut, in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.

Zenger

National Parks Need Stronger Protection To Safeguard Biodiversity, Study Shows

70% of analyzed species have no representation in protected areas or face risks from land-use change and downgrading

Zenger

Biden And Modi Exchange Unique Gifts At White House

Indian Prime Minister gifts sandalwood box and Upanishads while Bidens give antique book galley and diamond

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