UN chief warns refugee rights would ‘go backwards’ amid populist rhetoric Gillian Triggs, UN Assistant Secretary-General addressed the One Young World Summit in Belfast. The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Pope urges rich world to make profound changes to tackle climate crisis Francis also defends climate protesters and calls on governments to make Cop28 in Dubai a turning point The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023
Western countries want a UN team created to monitor rights violations and abuses in Sudan Four Western countries have floated a proposal for the United Nations' top human rights body to appoint a team of experts to monitor and report on abuses and rights violations in war-wracked Sudan The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Hezbollah’s Nasrallah Condemns Muslim Countries Normalizing Ties With Israel Hezbollah leader warns against dangerous step and abandonment of Palestine Zenger · Oct 4, 2023
Point of no return: Pope challenges leaders at UN talks to slow global warming before it's too late Pope Francis is shaming and challenging world leaders to take concrete action to slow climate change before it’s too late The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Central banks ‘risk global recession unless they relax 2% inflation targets’ Economic arm of UN says pro-growth stance needed, with interest rate rises increasing inequality The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023
UK universities take £40m in fossil fuel funding since 2022 FoI requests show Shell and BP among firms giving funds to institutions which have pledged to divest The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023
Kenya To Lead UN Mission In Haiti Amid Concerns Over Police Preparedness Kenyan police face challenges as they spearhead efforts to combat gang violence in troubled Caribbean nation Zenger · Oct 4, 2023
Philippine fishers killed after collision with suspected oil tanker in South China Sea President Ferdinand Marcos said the incident in waters off Scarborough Shoal was under investigation, but urged people to refrain from ‘speculation’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023
From 15-minute cities to bananas: why do Tories seem to be bending the truth? Rise in provably false statements by Rishi Sunak and his ministers adds weight to theory No 10 is sowing untruths for electoral advantage The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023
Female-founded AI startups win just 2% of funding deals in UK Male-skewed investment is another instance of tech gender imbalance that needs urgent redress, say researchers The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023
Protesters in Ghana demand resignation of central bank governor In tonight's edition: Frustration over Ghana's worst debt crisis in a generation bubbles over onto the streets. Thousands march in protest against the central bank governor, whom they accuse of dismally mismanaging the economy. Also, US President Joe Biden thanks his Kenyan counterpoint for stepping up to lead a UN… France 24 · Oct 3, 2023
Russia facing ‘functional defeat’ in the Black Sea – but Kyiv allies warn they are running out of ammunition Naval successes ‘every bit as important’ as last year’s counteroffensive, claims UK The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
A foreign armed force to fight gangs makes many in Haiti celebrate, while others worry Foreigners with guns are met with hostility in most countries in the world The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023 Hundreds of most vulnerable left in Nagorno-Karabakh after mass exodus Many of those left behind are the sick and elderly, with humanitarian groups trying to seek them out to provide help. Armenia is also struggling to house and support the 100,000 people who have fled into the country
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023 Johnny Kitagawa: Hundreds of victims seeking compensation over J-pop talent agent’s abuse Japanese agency acknowledged its late founder assaulted hundreds of boys over the span of five decades
The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2023 Christmas Island now empty as all detainees brought to Australian mainland, border force says Exclusive: detention centre will remain open and advocates question why government isn’t heeding UN call to close it
Newslaundry · Oct 3, 2023 Why Jaishankar’s remark on discrimination is little more than double-speak Speaking at an event during his recent visit to the US for the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had responded to a question on the treatment of minorities in India. “I challenge you to show me evidence of discrimination [in India],” he said.
Al Jazeera · Oct 3, 2023 Why Kenya volunteered to lead UN-approved forces to Haiti UN Security Council approves troop deployment, months after Kenya proposed sending 1,000 officers to Haiti.
WEKU · Oct 3, 2023 Up First briefing: FTX fraud trial begins; how tech shapes our bodies Sam Bankman-Fried heads to court on fraud and money laundering charges. Technology has made us more sedentary. Here's how to fix it.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 3, 2023 UN approves Kenya-led mission to combat gangs in Haiti The United Nations Security Council has approved a Kenya-led mission aimed at bringing stability to Haiti, where violent armed gangs have taken over parts of the Caribbean country, leaving the economy in tatters.
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023 Congolese military court convicts colonel and 3 soldiers in connection with killings of protesters A Congolese military court has sentenced a colonel to death after soldiers fired upon a crowd of protesters earlier this year
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023 Kosovo accuses Serbia of being behind ‘terrorist attack’ against it and calls for ‘clear action’ from EU and west – Europe as it happened Kosovo deputy prime minister says incident on 24 September was ‘open act of aggression’ and says it represents risk to entire region
Salon · Oct 3, 2023 It’s time to admit the drug war is over If we want to call prohibition a “war,” then it’s time to admit it can’t be won
WEKU · Oct 3, 2023 U.N. Security Council approves sending a Kenya-led force to quell violence in Haiti The resolution authorizes the force to deploy for one year, with a review after nine months. The non-U.N. mission would be funded by voluntary contributions, with the U.S. pledging up to $200 million.