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Israeli Troops Respond To Lebanese ‘engineering Vehicle’ Crossing Border

Israel bolsters forces on northern border after Lebanese incursion

Zenger · Sep 25, 2023

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 · Sep 25, 2023

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 · Sep 25, 2023

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 · Sep 25, 2023

‘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 · Sep 25, 2023

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.

France 24 · Sep 25, 2023

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.

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2023

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…

Dynamite News · Sep 25, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

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 Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023