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U.S. pledges $585 million in new aid for Yemen in 2022 -Blinken

The United States on Wednesday pledged almost $585 million in new humanitarian aid for Yemen for 2022 as part of a United Nations-led drive to increase assistance to millions of Yemenis suffering dire shortages due to the 8-year-old conflict.

Reuters

Algeria and Libya are unlikely to plug Europe's energy gap

The ramifications of the Russian war on Ukraine are being felt across the world. The effects are likely to be particularly acute for countries in North Africa. The region is a major exporter of energy and raw material, and has had complex, sometimes contentions, relations with Europe, the US and…

The Conversation

Home for Ukraine: How to sign up as a host for Ukrainian refugees

It is hoped that tens of thousands of people will be accommodated under the scheme

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Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme hard to understand, says refugee charity

Refugees At Home co-founder Sara Nathan said the ‘detail is sketchy’ and she did not know what safeguards were being put in place.

The Independent UK

Paralysed Ukrainian model spends 5 days escaping Kyiv to appear on US catwalk

Oksana Kononets, 29, from Kyiv in Ukraine made the treacherous journey out of the country after the Russian invasion last month - and has since fulfilled her dream of appearing in a catwalk show

Daily Mirror

Their Countries Are on Opposite Sides of a War, but They Stand United

San Francisco’s Volodymyr Markovetskyy is from Ukraine. His teammates Yauhen Massalski and Dzmitry Ryuny are from Belarus. Together, they have a simple plea: ‘Stop the war.’

Sports Illustrated

Ukraine war creating a child refugee 'almost every second'

Almost one child per second in Ukraine is becoming a refugee of the war, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday, as the total number of people who have now fled the eastern European country since the Russian invasion began, passed three million.

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Calls for ‘blue corridor’ to let stranded seafarers leave Ukraine war zone

Unions and shipping bodies urge safe passage from Black Sea and Sea of Azov after missile strikes and at least one death reported

The Guardian - UK

Spending deal undercuts Biden's UN climate pledge - Roll Call

The new spending law provides just one-third of the money the White House, the House and Senate wanted for international climate programs.

Roll Call

Nearly one child a second has become a refugee since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, says UN

Every minute, 55 children are fleeing Ukraine, Unicef says

The Independent UK

Singapore court rejects appeals by 3 men on death row

A Singapore court on Wednesday rejected appeals by three men sentenced to death for drugs offences despite criticism from the United Nations and rights campaigners.

Bangkok Post

Egypt Says Cooperation with African Partners a ‘Top Priority’

The Egyptian government views cooperation with African nations as a “top priority,” said Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, whose country concluded training workshops for 32 envoys from 11 African states, in addition to India, Armenia and Sri Lanka, in partnership with the World Food Program (WFP) through the Luxor Coordination Center…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Widespread abuses since Myanmar coup may amount to war crimes, says UN report

UN rights office warns military has shown ‘flagrant disregard for human life’ and has deliberately targeted civilians since it seized power on 1 February 2021

The Guardian - UK

UN Extends S. Sudan Peacekeeping Mission for One Year

The UN Security Council voted Tuesday to prolong its peacekeeping mission in South Sudan for one more year, after Russia and China chose to abstain. The Council's 13 other members all voted in favor of the resolution, which extends the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until March 15, 2023…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Europe urged to improve refugee plan as Ukraine war stokes pandemic

As France hails a “great surge of generosity” from its citizens in welcoming refugees from Ukraine, disease experts warn Europe must get better prepared for the continuing influx of largely unvaccinated people whose health needs will not only test political solidarity, but also risk making the pandemic worse.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Grundberg Urges Immediate De-Escalation Measures in Yemen before Ramadan

The UN Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, said he is exploring options with the warring parties for immediate de-escalation measures to reduce violence in Yemen before Islam’s holy month of fasting, Ramadan. The envoy’s efforts coincide with work to set the priorities of the multi-track political process’s plan, hoping…

The Independent UK

War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished?

International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues

Wales Online

Why M&S, Burger King and other big names are still open on Russia's high streets

Many major corporations have closed shops and businesses across Russia and have suspended trading in the country

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The Independent UK

UN court to rule on bid for order to Russia to halt invasion

The United Nations’ top court is set to rule on a request by Ukraine for its judges to order Russia to halt its devastating invasion

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Senator Warns of 'Rehabilitating Assad’s Regime'

US Senator Jim Risch, the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called on the US administration to do more to help Syrians. In a statement issued by his office marking the 11th anniversary of the conflict in Syria, Risch said: “Since 2011, dictator Bashar al-Assad, backed by Russia…

Manchester Evening News

Ukraine latest as hopes raised for peace after NATO compromise despite Putin 'urged to launch missile at USA'

Here is a morning briefing on the latest from Ukraine

The Independent UK

UN seeks $4.27 billion in appeal for war-ravaged Yemen

A United Nations appeal for Yemen is aiming at raising $4.27 billion to alleviate what it describes as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with 161,000 people likely to experience famine there in 2022

The Independent UK

Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict explained

Vladimir Putin’s military invasion continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon’s PM Asks UN For Food Aid

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati asked on Tuesday UN Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed to assist Lebanon in facing food insecurity challenges as a result of the war in Ukraine. The PM’s request came during a meeting with Mohammed at the Grand Serail in the presence of UN Resident and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Top UN Court to Rule on Ukraine Invasion

The UN's top court is set to rule Wednesday on Ukraine's urgent request for Russia to immediately halt its invasion, with Kyiv claiming that Moscow falsely accused its pro-Western neighbor of genocide to justify the war. The International Court of Justice will hand down its judgement at 1500 GMT in…

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