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Nato countries set to give Ukraine kit to protect against nuclear and chemical attacks

Secretary general says equipment would be ‘to protect against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats’

The Guardian - UK

Question mark remains over status of 16 Sri Lankans who reached T.N.

As per the norms, financial crisis cannot be a ground for granting refugee status

The Hindu

National Food Waste Prevention Roadmap aims to cut amounts we throw away in Ireland

According to the latest EPA food waste stats, almost half of Ireland’s food is being wasted by the processing and manufacturing sector

Irish Mirror

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Israel blocked Ukraine from buying Pegasus spyware, fearing Russia’s anger

Revelation of denial offers new insight into the way Israel’s relationship with Moscow has undermined Ukrainian objectives

The Guardian - US

AP PHOTOS: 1 MONTH: War in Ukraine rages on; 3M have fled

For weeks there had been warnings: Russian troops are massing near the border. President Vladimir Putin intends to seize control of Ukraine. The invasion is coming. Be ready.

The Independent UK

UN chief calls for extreme weather warning systems for everyone on Earth

António Guterres says entire planet should be covered by early warning systems within five years

The Guardian - UK

Extreme weather prompts UN early warnings push

The Geneva-based World Meteorological Organization (WMO) aims to end this disparity within five years.

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Ukraine says 'confrontational' Russia talks moving forward as West plans more sanctions

Talks between Ukraine and Russia are confrontational but moving forward, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday, as the West plans to announce more sanctions against the Kremlin amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.

Reuters

Vaccine uptake in Ukraine has been low – countries receiving refugees need to help people get their jabs

Over 3 million people – half of them children – have now fled Ukraine because of the Russian invasion, according to the UN. This number is estimated to rise to 7 million.

The Conversation

Pressure grows for deal to save nature at crunch talks in Geneva

Campaigners warn time running out for governments to halt and reverse the destruction of wildlife and ecosystems that support the planet

The Guardian - UK

Opinion: Why Food Production Is Critical to Climate Change

Governments have largely overlooked a huge potential source of emissions savings: where we get our food

Caixin Global

Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict

One month has passed since Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, and there have been no major breakthroughs on the battlefield or the negotiating table

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia Urges Arab Countries to Join Anti-Corruption Network Effectively

The Riyadh Initiative (GlobE Network) seeks to achieve the common goals of Arab countries and the interests of developing countries in combating corruption, announced Nasser Abu al-Khail, Assistant Chairman of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha). Aba al-Khail told Asharq Al-Awsat that the Initiative had entered into force after being…

Asharq Al-Awsat

ASEAN special envoy sees minor progress in Myanmar mission

Cambodia’s foreign minister has claimed minor initial progress in his mission as a special regional envoy seeking to facilitate peacemaking in strife-torn Myanmar

The Independent UK

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Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine: The civilians fighting on Kyiv’s front lines

People are swapping suits for army fatigues, volunteering with the Territorial Defence Forces to fight Russian troops.

Daily Mirror

Chernobyl laboratory which processed radioactive waste DESTROYED by Russian troops

Chernobyl, the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster in 1986, is under the control of Russian soldiers who are said to have destroyed a £6million lab used to check radioactive waste

Asharq Al-Awsat

UNAMI Warns of Water Scarcity in Iraq

The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, voiced concern over water shortage and ineffective management of water resources in Iraq. The warnings of the UN representative, which she addressed to political leaders through a message distributed by the UNAMI mission, come as the country faces…

ABC News

Solomon Islands police show off fake guns given to them by Chinese government after 'secret' delivery

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force denies that replica rifles from China were smuggled into the country, with the nation's opposition demanding to know why the "fake guns" were unloaded "secretly" at a private wharf instead of at a public facility.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Taking up 3 Resolutions on Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis

The United Nations will face three resolutions Wednesday on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine after Russia decided to call for a vote on its Security Council resolution that makes no mention of its attack on its smaller neighbor. The General Assembly is scheduled to start considering two rival resolutions…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Washington Increases Security, Defense Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

The United States has pledged to continue providing Saudi Arabia with the necessary means to defend its territories and repel attacks carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen. At the same time, it has demanded an immediate end to the war in Yemen and urged against targeting civilians…

ABC News

Ukrainian refugee welcomed with open arms at new school in Spain

Heartwarming footage and photos are emerging of Ukrainian children who fled their homes getting back into the classroom in different countries.

The Guardian - AU

150,000 people stuck in besieged city of Chernihiv – as it happened

Latest updates: Ukraine president says Thursday summits will reveal ‘who is a friend, who is a partner, and who betrayed us for money; US says Ukraine has pushed Russian forces outside of Kyiv back

The Independent UK

UN taking up 3 resolutions on Ukraine humanitarian crisis

The United Nations is facing three resolutions Wednesday on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine after Russia decided to call for a vote on its Security Council resolution that makes no mention of its attack on its smaller neighbor

The Independent UK

Ukraine says Russia seized relief workers in Mariupol convoy

Ukrainian leaders have accused Russia of seizing 15 rescue workers and drivers from a humanitarian convoy trying to get desperately needed aid into the bloodied city of Mariupol

The Conversation

If the UN wants to slash plastic waste, it must tackle soaring plastic production - and why we use so much of it

You pick up a piece of plastic litter from the beach, and get a small buzz. You’ve done something for the environment. But then you look around, and see plastic everywhere. It’s much more than you could pick up.

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