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World cannot turn a blind eye to Rohingya problem

World Refugee Day was celebrated on June 20. As Bangladesh has not yet signed the 1951 Refugee Convention, there is no merit in not officially celebrating this red-letter day.

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Financial systems failing Africa

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, recently sounded an ominous alarm bell. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), which aim to significantly reduce poverty around the world and create a better quality of life for all, are off track, he warned.

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New Global Financial Pact Summit: Zambia reaches deal with creditors

Breakthroughs have already begun at a Global Finance Summit here in Paris aimed at easing the debt burden on some of the world's most vulnerable countries whilst freeing up billions of dollars in new funds for climate finance. We speak to Jorge Moreira da Silva, Executive Director of UNOPS, the…

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LGBTQ+ people are facing increasing persecution globally, but refugee status is still extremely hard to get

The newly passed Anti-Homosexuality Act in Uganda has made a country that was already dangerous for LGBTQ+ people truly treacherous.

The Conversation

UN puts Russian forces on blacklist for killing children and attacking schools in Ukraine

The United Nations has put Russian forces on its annual blacklist of countries that violate children’s rights in conflict for killing boys and girls and attacking schools and hospitals in Ukraine

The Independent UK

In 'Every Body,' a galvanizing moment — and celebration — for the intersex community

The intersex documentary “Every Body” shines a warm spotlight on a much-misunderstood community, and three of its most dauntless champions

The Independent UK

Former UN chief says Israel's treatment of Palestinians may constitute apartheid

Former United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says Israel is inching toward apartheid and drifting further away from the hopes of creating a Palestinian state

The Independent UK

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Paris climate summit seeks to provoke 'public financial shock'

During a summit aimed at reimagining the global financial system, French President Emmanuel Macron emphasised on Thursday that no nation should be forced to make a decision between addressing poverty and addressing climate change.

Radio France Internationale

President Zelensky says Ukrainian spies uncovered Russian plot to attack power plant

Ukrainian spies have uncovered a Russian plot to attack a nuclear plant and cause a radiation leak, according to the country’s president Volodymyr Zelensky.

Evening Standard

Ukraine war: failed African peace mission underscores need for more powerful political and military pressure on Putin

African peace missions to Ukraine and Russia last week came up empty-handed. Led by South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa, the delegation included leaders and senior officials from Congo-Brazzaville, Comoros, Egypt, Senegal, Uganda and Zambia.

The Conversation

Climate impact of shipping under growing scrutiny ahead of key meeting

Court has been told states are legally responsible for tackling sector’s emissions as IMO talks loom

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: More rescue equipment arrives amid fears for oxygen levels in Titan

Search for missing submersible enters fourth day, with more deep-sea vessels sent to site. Plus, the people turning to birth control after the fall of Roe

The Guardian - UK

‘Simulation of democracy’: Guatemala readies for election amid concerns of manipulation

Candidates have been disqualified on spurious grounds as experts warn of country backsliding into autocracy

The Guardian - US

India's Modi is getting a state visit with Biden, but the glitz is shadowed by human rights concerns

President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are marking the state visit of the Indian leader by announcing several major deals between the two countries

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Paris climate summit opens with call for ‘finance shock’

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron told global leaders Thursday that no country should have to choose between tackling poverty and dealing with climate change at a summit tasked with reimagining the world’s financial system.

Al Jazeera

Libya 6+6 deal: Loopholes cast doubt on democratic elections

Key issues remain strongly contested despite draft laws agreed in Morocco by Libya’s rival legislative bodies.

Radio France Internationale

Macron opens Paris summit to help developing nations face climate crisis

Heads of state, finance leaders and activists from around the world are converging in Paris to attend a summit which aims to overhaul the world's development banks and help developing countries face the challenges of a warmer and stormier world.

Al Jazeera

Afghan women ban makes Taliban recognition near ‘impossible’: UN

Afghanistan UN envoy Roza Otunbayeva tells security council that Taliban seek recognition but reject key UN values.

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Narendra Modi does yoga in New York as US state visit gets under way

India’s prime minister will eat vegetarian state dinner, address Congress and give rare press conference alongside Joe Biden

Bangkok Post

MOI plans to expand carbon credit plans

The Ministry of Interior (MOI) is marking the success of local body efforts to manage household waste and cut carbon emissions.

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 484 of the invasion

Zelenskiy admits counteroffensive going ‘slower than desired’; west pledges tens of billions of dollars at Ukraine reconstruction summit in London

Al Jazeera

Critics decry Modi’s US visit as he begins day with UN yoga event

Calls mount for Biden to address human rights concerns during the Indian prime minister’s Washington, DC, visit.

Bangkok Post

Understanding 'self-determination'

At the seminar entitled "Self-determination and Patani Peace" at Prince of Songkla University in Pattani on June 7, mock referendum ballots were distributed to the attendants to explore the possibility for a referendum for a "Patani State", or the secession of Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and four districts of Songkhla --…

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Helping refugees fit in to society

Forced displacement is not by choice. When refugees flee for their lives, they do not have time to compare whether taking the plane or the train would be the best option. Often by foot, displacement is sudden, unplanned, and desperate. Not an act of luxury but to save lives.

Zenger

Far-right Party Vox To Preside Over Balearic Islands Parliament In Spain

The agreement with the People's Party includes a plan to withdraw support from the islands' language, Catalan.

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