Kim Jong Un’s support for Russia sparks warnings from the West US says it ‘won’t hesitate’ to impose more sanctions on Russia and North Korea if they conclude any new arms deal. Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2023
Analysis: Does an ‘uninspiring’ G20 have a future? Though the G20 managed to secure a joint statement, many are disappointed with the outcome on Ukraine, climate and more. Al Jazeera · Sep 10, 2023
Morning Digest | PM Modi, President Biden welcome progress in defence ties; Ukraine war unlikely to end in immediate future: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023
UN chief demands G20 leaders act to stop climate crisis ‘spinning out of control’ ‘Half measures will not prevent climate breakdown’, warns Antonio Guterres Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023
Ukraine war unlikely to end in immediate future: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres Speaking at a press conference ahead of the G-20 summit that will begin here on Saturday, Mr. Guterres laid out the concerns of the UN and said the world cannot “go on like this” and spoke forcefully seeking change of the global multilateral institutions. He also appreciated India for placing… The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
India 'very important', but it is for members to decide on its UNSC membership, says Antonio Guterres UN Chief Guterres hails India as "country of the world" and "very important" partner in multilateral system. Urges immediate reforms to UNSC and other multilateral institutions to reflect today's world. Pitches for global solidarity to tackle poverty, hunger & inequality. Hopes India's G20 presidency will help achieve transformative change. Warns… The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 562 As the war enters its 562nd day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2023
Morning Digest | African Union to join G-20 as Sherpas reach a deal; Delhi may turn venue for dialogue on reviving the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
Delhi may turn venue for dialogue on reviving the Black Sea Grain Initiative On the sidelines of the Delhi G-20 summit, U.N. chief Antonio Guterres is on a mission to revive the Black Sea Grain Initiative that facilitates export of grain from Russia and Ukraine lapsed in July. The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
Indonesia warns against new conflicts as U.S., China, Russia attend ASEAN summit At East Asia summit, leaders warned against sharpening rivalries. US VP Harris, Chinese Premier Li, Russian FM Lavrov urged to manage differences to avoid a "new Cold War". Leaders' statement omitted mention of South China Sea & Ukraine war. ASEAN chair Widodo: "Responsibility to not create new tensions". UN Sec-Gen… The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
Hottest summer ever shatters records "The dog days of summer are not just barking, they are biting," U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres declared Salon · Sep 6, 2023
UN warns of 'climate breakdown' after searing summer heat The United Nations on Wednesday warned that “climate breakdown has begun” after Earth experienced its hottest three months on record. The announcement comes on the same day that EU climate monitors said 2023 would likely be the hottest year in human history. Radio France Internationale · Sep 6, 2023
Russia attacks Ukraine grain port ahead of Putin-Erdogan talks Ukraine downs 17 drones over Izmail port as Russian and Turkish leaders prepare for talks on Ukrainian grain exports. Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023
Africa faces ‘climate risk blind spot’ amid lack of weather radar Vast expanse of the 54-nation continent is relatively unserved and unwarned by inadequate weather forecasts. Al Jazeera · Sep 3, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: critics of counteroffensive are ‘spitting in the faces of soldiers’, says Kyiv – as it happened Ukraine’s foreign minister also says critics of the offensive’s slow progress should ‘shut up’
Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2023 Possible Kenya-led mission to Haiti prompts growing calls for safeguards Rights advocates say framework needed due to Kenya’s domestic police record, grim history of intervention in Haiti.
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023 Official says the UN remains committed to helping reach a deal healing Cyprus' ethnic split A senior United Nations official says the U.N. chief is paying very close attention to the situation on war-divided Cyprus and will use all means at his disposal to help reach an agreement to heal the Mediterranean island nation’s ethnic split
Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2023 Zimbabwe opposition alleges ‘blatant and gigantic fraud’ in election Nelson Chamisa says opposition will challenge outcome as President Emmerson Mnangagwa denies any fraud.
Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2023 UN: 5 staff members kidnapped in Yemen last year released All ‘five colleagues’ kidnapped 18 months ago are in good health, spokesman for UN chief Antonio Guterres says.
Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2023 Taliban repression of women and girls a crime against humanity, says Gordon Brown Call for ICC prosecution comes as militia mark two years since seizing back power
Radio France Internationale · Aug 10, 2023 West African leaders hold emergency talks on Niger coup West African leaders came together Thursday for an emergency summit on the coup in Niger, whose new military rulers have defied an ultimatum – backed by the threat of force – to restore the elected president and pressed ahead with appointing a new government.
France 24 · Aug 10, 2023 ECOWAS activates standby force for possible intervention in Niger Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, chair of West African regional bloc ECOWAS, said on Thursday at the close of a summit on the coup in Niger that “no option had been taken off the table”, including the use of force as a last resort. The summit took place as Niger's coup…
Radio France Internationale · Aug 8, 2023 July hottest month on record: EU climate observatory July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth, the European Union's climate observatory confirmed Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023 US will put forward a UN resolution to authorize a Kenyan-led police mission to fight gangs in Haiti The United States says it will draft a UN Security Council resolution that will authorize Kenya to lead a multinational police force to help combat gangs that control much of Haiti's capital and are spreading through the Caribbean nation
Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2023 Kenya considers leading a force in Haiti: What you need to know Support for foreign intervention in crisis-racked Haiti has grown, but civil society groups warn of past abuses.