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Interpreting Myanmar’s conspicuous absence from the US – ASEAN Summit Thai Enquirer02:00
Vietnam attends ADSOM, ADSOM+ in Cambodia Vietnam Plus09:52
ASEAN, US should further cooperate in 3Rs - Thai PM Prayuth Bernama16:46
Harris tells ASEAN leaders US committed 'for generations' Mail Online18:22
Biden to push ASEAN leaders to speak out on Putin's invasion of Ukraine Mail Online14:38

African Union

AU, Singapore establish guidelines for recognition of Covid certs CGTN18:09Singapore Coronavirus Singapore CDC

Covid-19: Singapore partners AU to facilitate resumption of travel between itself and African countries My Joy Online14:25Singapore Coronavirus Singapore CDC

Amid fear of violence, African Union team to assess Kenya's election preparations Anadolu Agency12:33Africa World Conflicts Kenyan Politics

African Union weighs financial capacity against impact of COVID-19 and Ukraine crisis. African Union10:45Africa World Conflicts Kenyan Politics

Africa: The African Union launches the Global dialogue on drug demand Reduction AllAfrica16:21Africa International Drug Trafficking Drug Trafficking

African Union, Somali troops retake strategic town from al-Shabaab terrorists Anadolu Agency18:58Al Shabaab Somalia Africa

Mortar attack kills 2, wounds 10 in Somalia Anadolu Agency13:58Al Shabaab Somalia Africa

Prime Africa needs tech, innovation to improve output Daily Monitor06:02Rwanda Africa World Banking

Chancen international announces first close of its $21m future of work fund for ethical student … Nigerian Guardian19:31Rwanda Africa World Banking

AUKUS

Scott Morrison’s Aukus middleman has not lobbied US officials since landmark deal announced,… The Guardian01:58Scott Morrison Australia US/Australia

'Broke the faith and trust': Anthony Albanese criticises Scott Morrison over delayed AUKUS… SBS07:22Anthony Albanese Scott Morrison Australia

Albanese says Morrison broke faith with US by delaying Labor’s Aukus briefing The Guardian04:36Anthony Albanese Scott Morrison Australia

Balancing act The Statesman03:30ASEAN US Economy US

Middle-power security agreements help maintain regional maritime order The Strategist05:34ASEAN US Economy US

Recalibrating Australia’s foreign policy for a more dangerous world The Strategist05:40US Australia Russia

Concerns over Taiwan; options with Aukus The Straits Times05:16US Australia Russia

Labor could have leaked AUKUS if informed about it earlier, Aussie PM warns The Epoch Times09:17Scott Morrison Australia China

Council of Europe

Starovic: Italy didn't put Pristina's request on agenda, but that doens't mean it will not be discussed Telegraf10:17Southern Europe Eastern Europe Balkans

Ireland to use Council of Europe presidency to push to hold Russia accountable on war The Irish Times01:02Southern Europe Eastern Europe Balkans

Brnabic: Move to join the Council of Europe is culmination of Pristina's cynicism Telegraf09:10Serbia/Kosovo Kosovo Serbia

Vučić is chairing the National Security Council today B9210:21Serbia/Kosovo Kosovo Serbia

Council of Europe calls on Patel to stay extradition of Assange Scottish Legal News12:12WikiLeaks Julian Assange Priti Patel

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights calls on Patel to stop Assange extradition Morning Star15:56WikiLeaks Julian Assange Priti Patel

Kurti: Kosovo joining Council of Europe, the right step Postuar RTKLive08:31Kosovo Russia Eastern Europe

Finland expresses support for Kosovo`s CoE membership Postuar RTKLive14:47Kosovo Russia Eastern Europe

Kosovo hopes to join Council of Europe after Russia’s exit Reuters10:55Kosovo Russia Eastern Europe

Kosovo's government says it will apply to join the Council of Europe euronews17:07Kosovo Russia Eastern Europe

CPTPP

New Zealand initiates dispute settlement proceedings against Canada The Cattle Site01:13NZ Agriculture Canada New Zealand

New Zealand challenges Canadian dairy trade practices Brownfield Ag News17:15NZ Agriculture Canada New Zealand

CPTPP helps leverage Vietnam-Australia investment cooperation Vietnam Plus09:58Australian Politics Australia South Pacific

China–Japan relations after RCEP East Asia Forum01:03Australian Politics Australia South Pacific

Finance Minister says joining CPTPP will benefit S. Korean economy arirang09:01Korean Politics South Korea World Economic News

Finance chief underscores need to join CPTPP KBS World Radio08:48Korean Politics South Korea World Economic News

The U.S. wants back in the Asia trade game Axios16:30Japan Joe Biden US Economy

Trade facilitation and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Atlantic Council23:33Japanese Economy US Economy Japan

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework and digital trade in southeast Asia Center for Strategic and International Studies19:04Japanese Economy US Economy Japan

CSTO

Eastern NATO? Lukashenko calls for CSTO alliance to unite against the West The National Interest22:26Alexander Lukashenko Belarus Russia

Putin’s only friend: Belarus is Russia’s last remaining post-Soviet ally Atlantic Council01:40Alexander Lukashenko Belarus Russia

No mention of CSTO's involvement in Russia's operation in Ukraine at Moscow summit BelTA16:19Belarusian Politics Russia Moscow

CSTO, SCO to discuss intensification of cooperation BelTA09:52Belarusian Politics Russia Moscow

Ways to arm CSTO peacekeeping forces with modern weapons discussed BelTA17:58Belarus Russia Global Issues

Putin names top priority of CSTO BelTA13:40Belarus Russia Global Issues

CSTO should be included in UN peacekeeping activities, says president Tokayev The Astana Times06:37Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Sadyr Japarov Kazakhstan

Tajikistan will continue to contribute to ensuring security in CSTO area of responsibility, says Rahmon Asia Plus07:00Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Sadyr Japarov Kazakhstan

CSTO anniversary summit: New challenges and threats Modern Diplomacy06:12NATO NATO/Russia Kyrgyzstan

CSTO marks 30 years opposing NATO expansion – Oped Eurasia Review18:00NATO NATO/Russia Kyrgyzstan

ECHR

Rights groups condemn plan to scrap Human Rights Act Scottish Legal News12:35Human Rights Act Human Rights Law Law

Proposed reforms to the UK Human Rights Act Oxford Human Rights Hub15:44Human Rights Act Human Rights Law Law

Lawyers slam government’s plans to replace Human Rights Act with new ‘Bill of Rights’ City AM19:08Human Rights Act Human Rights Law Law

The Queen’s Speech and Judicial Power: Could the British Bill of Rights make things worse? Policy Exchange15:18Human Rights Act Human Rights Law Law

ECHR communicates case of malpractice that ended in brain damage and paralysis to Government IPN Press Agency13:51Moldova

Owner of fire-bombed queer bar wins ECHR case against Armenia Open Caucasus Media15:55Moldova

Bernard Grech, Robert Abela accuse each other of partisanship over IVF reform MaltaToday19:55Reproductive Health Malta

Malta found to have breached human rights by denying IVF due to woman's age MaltaToday15:56Reproductive Health Malta

Marina Tauber goes to ECHR over her removal from competition for mayoralty of Bălți IPN Press Agency15:37Moldova

Igor Dodon threatens to go to ECHR with ribbon of St. George IPN Press Agency07:34Moldova

G7

G7 finance ministers meeting set to be dominated by reconstruction of Ukraine RFI07:05
New sanctions on Russia could trigger a default that will be felt across the global economy New York Observer16:34
Germany pledges 1 billion euros in grants to help Ukraine – Finance Minister FX Empire15:45
Yellen could face G7 pressure on U.S. dollar The Globe and Mail15:38
IMF's Georgieva: G7 finance leaders need to prepare for multiple potential inflationary shocks FXstreet13:31

G20

2022 BMW 3 Series facelift debuts – G20 LCI gets new headlamps, grille; widescreen… Paul Tan's Automotive News07:47BMW Automotive Malaysia

BMW unveils G20 3 Series facelift PistonHeads09:57BMW Automotive Malaysia

DEWG delegates get a taste of Indonesian foods Antara News18:32Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics Indonesia

Indonesia urges G20 DEWG to continue digital connectivity discussion Bernama09:05Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics Indonesia

Irena executive sees India influencing world on renewable energy during G20 presidency The Economic Times13:14India Energy & Utilities Renewable Energy

Challenges for India’s upcoming G20 presidency Observer Research Foundation09:51India Energy & Utilities Renewable Energy

Expect coordinated G20 action on global agenda: Kazakh envoy Antara News19:43Indonesian Politics Kazakhstan Indonesia

Global solidarity important for sustainable trade: Kazakh envoy to G20 Antara News16:19Indonesian Politics Kazakhstan Indonesia

G20 delegations support 4 education-related priority agendas in EdWG Antara News10:39Indonesia Indonesian Politics Pandemic

Human Rights Council

UN Human Rights Council votes to investigate ‘deteriorating human rights situation’ in Ukraine The Hill16:58Ukraine Russia UN

India abstains in UNHRC resolution on deteriorating human rights situation in Ukraine due to… News18.com14:31Ukraine Russia UN

Double-standards at the UN Human Rights Council CounterPunch10:00Global Issues UN Civil Liberties & Rights

Ambassador ALa: contribution of Human Rights Council to settle Ukrainian crisis requires abandoning ignorance of… Syrian Arab News Agency14:29Global Issues UN Civil Liberties & Rights

S. Korea co-sponsors UN Human Rights Council resolution on Ukraine The Korea Herald09:34Russia UN Civil Liberties & Rights

UN Human Rights Council to investigate Russia war crimes in Ukraine Jurist00:18Russia UN Civil Liberties & Rights

Turkiye calls for keeping ‘dialogue channels open’ for peace in Ukraine Anadolu Agency23:59UN Global Issues Russia

Ukraine: Bachelet addresses Human Rights Council special session Scoop19:22UN Global Issues Russia

Human rights groups urge UN to use 'leverage' and probe Saudi abuses Middle East Eye19:27UN Civil Liberties & Rights Global Issues

34th Special session of the UN Human Rights Council Human Rights Watch12:07UN Civil Liberties & Rights Global Issues

International Atomic Energy Agency

IAEA chief inspects Fukushima nuclear plant over water discharge The Mainichi12:05Fukushima Nuclear Crisis Japan Nuclear Energy Japan

Seoul to actively participate in IAEA’s monitoring of Japan’s Fukushima water discharge KBS World Radio03:24Fukushima Nuclear Crisis Japan Nuclear Energy Japan

IAEA to send safety mission to Chornobyl NPP soon Interfax-Ukraine15:07Nuclear Energy Energy & Utilities Alternative Energy

Kuwait health minister lauds IAEA’s commitment to radiation protection Kuwait Times17:17Nuclear Energy Energy & Utilities Alternative Energy

UN nuclear agency ‘Concerned’ over Iran’s lack of cooperation The Defense Post10:09Iran Nuclear Programme Iran Alternative Energy

United Nations nuclear watchdog 'extremely concerned' about Iran's atomic work Just The News03:33Iran Nuclear Programme Iran Alternative Energy

IAEA director general inspects Fukushima nuclear plant CGTN11:24Fukushima Nuclear Crisis Alternative Energy Nuclear Energy

Japan pledges $2.1M to help IAEA ensure safety of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants Anadolu Agency03:52Japan Nuclear Energy Japan Ukraine

International Court of Justice

The Pacific project / Vanuatu’s push for legal protection from climate change wins crucial… The Guardian22:04Vanuatu UN South Pacific

Vanuatu’s push for legal protection from climate change wins’ crucial support InfoPacific04:43Vanuatu UN South Pacific

Germany takes Italy to UN court again over Nazi reparations claims CGTN17:55

Explained | Why has Germany taken Italy to the International Court of Justice? The Hindu08:51

Is the Dispute between Germany and Italy over State Immunities Coming to an End (Despite Being Back at the ICJ)? EJIL: Talk!08:15Germany Italy Southern Europe

Germany files case against Italy in international court over Nazi war crimes compensation cases Jurist16:44Germany Italy Southern Europe

Germany Files Lawsuit against Italy at ICJ European Views23:07Germany Italy Italian Politics

An advisory opinion for Ukraine? Opinio Juris15:01UN Genocide Global Issues

International Criminal Court

ICC sends 42-member team to probe alleged war crimes in Ukraine Al Jazeera18:00War Crimes in Ukraine War Crimes Ukraine

International Criminal Court sends 'largest ever' team of investigators to Ukraine Anadolu Agency16:46War Crimes in Ukraine War Crimes Ukraine

Palestinians taking Shireen Abu Akleh killing to ICC: Abbas The New Arab11:32Al Jazeera Shireen Abu Akleh Israel

Palestine won’t let Israel evaluate bullet that killed journalist as international leaders condemn killing Forbes15:35Al Jazeera Shireen Abu Akleh Israel

Ukraine latest: ICC sends more war crimes investigators to Ukraine, Serbia makes surprising bomb hoax claim ABC Online22:26War Crimes in Ukraine Ukraine Russia

Russia-Ukraine war: International Criminal Court launches 'largest ever' probe into war crimes Fox News17:08War Crimes in Ukraine Ukraine Russia

International Criminal Court’s largest investigation team ever sent to Ukraine TVP World16:54War Crimes in Ukraine Polish Politics Poland

European Parliament asks to create special intl tribunal to prosecute both leaders and servicemen of Russia, Belarus… Interfax-Ukraine18:33War Crimes in Ukraine Ukraine Russia

Justice Minister: Czechia wants to coordinate international war crimes investigation Radio Prague15:41War Crimes in Ukraine Ukraine Russia

International Energy Agency

Global solar demand to reach 190 GW this year, says IEA PV Magazine07:13Energy & Utilities Alternative Energy Renewable Energy

Solar expected to add 190GW of capacity this year before new energy policies taken into account – IEA PV-Tech13:14Energy & Utilities Alternative Energy Renewable Energy

IEA gets heavy with G7 over net zero Emerging Risks07:48Net Zero G7 Energy & Utilities

G7 members can lead the world in reducing emissions from heavy industry International Energy Agency08:57Net Zero G7 Energy & Utilities

Southeast Asian nations face growing energy security challenges Fibre2fashion12:42Energy & Utilities Alternative Energy Energy Crisis

Southeast Asian nations face growing energy security challenges and need to accelerate their clean energy transitions International Energy Agency08:28Energy & Utilities Alternative Energy Energy Crisis

Russian oil production may fall to 18-year low on EU oil embargo OilPrice.com14:32Russia Russian Oil Energy & Utilities

Failure to implement Russian oil ban could send oil crashing to $65 OilPrice.com01:03Russia Russian Oil Energy & Utilities

Clean energy ETFs could capture the record growth in Renewable energy ETF Trends00:34Energy & Utilities Alternative Energy Renewable Energy

Renewables will break another global record in 2022 despite supply chain problems – IEA Electrek16:28Energy & Utilities Alternative Energy Renewable Energy

Interpol

Lebanon receives Interpol notice for car tycoon Carlos Ghosn The National23:36Carlos Ghosn Nissan Lebanon

Lebanon handed Interpol Red Notice for fugitive auto tycoon Ghosn Daily Sabah17:17Carlos Ghosn Nissan Lebanon

France: Interpol president suspected of torture Justice Info13:57Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi France UAE

France probe Emirati Interpol chief over torture accusations The New Arab17:44Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi France UAE

Interpol rejects Suriname’s request for an international arrest warrant for former finance minister The Jamaica Observer22:35Suriname Jamaica Caribbean

Paris Tribunal judges launch investigation against Interpol president News.am14:22Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi Paris UAE

French judge hears claims of torture overseen by UAE’s Interpol chief Forbes15:10Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi Paris UAE

Two Britons testify against Interpol chief in UAE torture claim The Guardian17:56UAE Paris France/Middle East

Mercosur

EU-Mercosur trade deal to clear environmental hurdles this year, EU commissioner says Reuters10:07EU European Trade Zones Brazil

Spain calls for a quick ratification of EU trade agreements with Chile, Mexico and Mercosur, but what else is needed? Mercopress11:15Chile Mexico EU

EU Ambassador to Uruguay “optimistic” about agreement with Mercosur: “It is something that Europeans are asking their… Mercopress11:24Uruguay EU South America

EU wants to sign stalled trade agreements, but with Mercosur objections persist Mercopress11:39Russia EU European Trade Zones

Mercosur-Europe FTA now or never, EU diplomat in Buenos Aires says Mercopress11:06Argentina EU European Trade Zones

NATO

Finland and Sweden ‘ready to address Turkey's concerns’ Bianet09:15NATO/Finland Finland Joe Biden

Finland and Sweden’s NATO bids have ‘Complete backing’ of U.S., Biden says Forbes18:28NATO/Finland Finland Joe Biden

Determined to not allow terror havens become part of NATO: Turkey opposes Finland, Sweden's bids News18.com03:08Turkey Sweden Finland

Turkey’s Erdogan flatly rejects Sweden, Finland NATO bids: ‘We would say no’ Global News14:53Turkey Sweden Finland

NATO has no interest in placing nuclear weapons in Finland, PM says Anadolu Agency18:02Sanna Marin NATO/Finland Finland

NATO won't seek military bases, nuclear weapons in Finland, PM says Fox News15:45Sanna Marin NATO/Finland Finland

US President Joe Biden hails Nato bids of Sweden, Finland India Today01:35NATO/Sweden Finland Joe Biden

Biden rallies behind NATO bids as Finland, Sweden say to Iraqi News20:23NATO/Sweden Finland Joe Biden

NATO Secretary General thanks Denmark for its contribution to alliance Eurasia Review00:59Jens Stoltenberg Denmark Military (World)

NATO Secretary General: Russia has not given up its strategic goals in Ukraine UAWire21:04Jens Stoltenberg Denmark Military (World)

OPCW

Vigil in front of OPCW against Turkish attacks and international silence continues ANF News18:23 19-May-22
Member States in Southern Africa increase chemical emergency preparedness Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (Press Release)12:38 19-May-22
Journalist Steve Sweeney: "OPCW has slammed the door in our faces again" ANF News07:49 18-May-22
International delegation can't present file on Turkish use of chemical weapons to OPCW ANF News20:17 17-May-22
OPCW branded ‘a tool of imperialism’ after stonewalling Kurdish protests against Turkey’s alleged use of banned… Morning Star17:14 17-May-22

OPEC

OPEC+ ministers say pumping more oil won’t ease gasoline prices BNN Bloomberg16:50Saudi Oil Saudi Arabia Energy & Utilities

Saudis, UAE: The world has a serious energy spare capacity problem OilPrice.com17:02Saudi Oil Saudi Arabia Energy & Utilities

OPEC cuts 2022 oil demand forecast again on Ukraine war RTE14:49Russia Coronavirus Russia China

OPEC cuts 2022 world oil demand forecast again due to impact of war in Ukraine, rising inflation The Globe and Mail13:47Russia Coronavirus Russia China

Nigeria loses N1.22trn to deficit oil production – OPEC Blueprint Newspapers06:02Nigerian Oil Upstream Nigeria

Nigeria’s oil production falls to 1.2mbpd in April 2022 Nairametrics07:48Nigerian Oil Upstream Nigeria

The NOPEC bill could send oil prices to $300 OilPrice.com01:04UAE Oil US Oil & Gas Energy & Utilities

UAE and Saudi ministers oppose NOPEC bill, saying it will raise oil prices News.am09:38UAE Oil US Oil & Gas Energy & Utilities

Oil prices slide as investors take profit RTE10:38EU/Russia Asian Oil & Gas Energy & Utilities

Oil prices slide as investors take profit; supply fear still looms Channel NewsAsia05:38EU/Russia Asian Oil & Gas Energy & Utilities

OSCE

25th Anniversary this year, but not the time for celebrations, says OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media OSCE18:01Press Freedom Global Issues OSCE Representative

Response to the Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro U.S. Mission to the OSCE15:22Press Freedom Global Issues OSCE Representative

OSCE Mission to Montenegro supports networking of women police officers from Montenegro and North Macedonia OSCE13:06North Macedonia Montenegro Southern Europe

OSCE and Unodc support North Macedonia in conducting efficient counter-terrorism financing investigations OSCE12:35North Macedonia Montenegro Southern Europe

Role of political parties in achieving gender equality in political life focus of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro and… OSCE13:43Montenegro Gender Equality Global Issues

OSCE Mission, ODIHR promote gender-responsive local governance and women’s participation in decision-making in Kosovo OSCE12:25Montenegro Gender Equality Global Issues

Democratic institutions and an independent media are our strength in times of crisis, OSCE leaders say OSCE12:19Vienna Russia Ukraine

The Public Chamber of the Russian Federation was not allowed to the conference at the OSCE site Novye Izvestia07:53Vienna Russia Ukraine

OSCE trains Central Asian law enforcement experts to combat cybercrime through open source digital forensics OSCE10:17Central Asia

OSCE strengthens co-operation among human rights and women’s organizations in support of survivors of domestic violence … OSCE11:35Central Asia

RCEP

Foreign ministry: Seoul’s IPEF membership unlikely to clash with RCEP KBS World Radio11:43Korean Economy Seoul South Korea

Malaysia touts trade access as U.S. Indo-Pacific plan only a 'good beginning' -trade chief Reuters23:20Korean Economy Seoul South Korea

RCEP to improve Vietnam’s access to large consumer markets: Standard Charter Bank Vietnam Plus03:54Textiles Vietnam World Banking

Standard Chartered Bank: Regional focus to support Việt Nam’s post-COVID recovery Viet Nam News02:29Textiles Vietnam World Banking

RCEP, China-Laos Railway to give rise to Made in Laos: state container transport operator Global Times10:47Laos China Chinese Economy

Southeast Asian fruits ride RCEP wave to Chinese market SHINE11:11Laos China Chinese Economy

RCEP to improve Vietnam’s access to large consumer markets: StanChart Fibre2fashion13:25South Korea Vietnam Thailand

How the RCEP has benefitted China: Initial findings from 2022 China Briefing11:33China Chinese Economy US/China

Reporters Without Borders

Journalists deserve better conditions of service - Jefferson Sackey Pulse Ghana22:14Press Freedom Global Issues Ghana

Reporters Without Borders Ranking confirms abusive treatment of journalist in Ghana – Manasseh Azure My Joy Online15:42Press Freedom Global Issues Ghana

EU Parliament joins media freedom problematic club EurActiv.com06:22Press Freedom EU Global Issues

Press freedoms deteriorate across Europe with Greece lowest ranked EU country- Reporters Without Borders Universul.net16:34Press Freedom EU Global Issues

Azerbaijan's Media Development Agency send letter to Reporters Without Borders (PHOTO) Trend News Agency15:13Azerbaijan Global Issues Central Asia

Autocratic controls dismantle press freedom in Asia Union of Catholic Asian News09:20Azerbaijan Global Issues Central Asia

Reporters Without Borders: Taiwan media can do better Radio Taiwan International09:55Press Freedom Taiwan Global Issues

Australia lags behind New Zealand, Taiwan and Timor-Leste on World Press Freedom Index ABC Online10:11Press Freedom Taiwan Global Issues

Reporters Without Borders clap back at Albanian prime minister’s denials EurActiv.com06:40Albania Press Freedom Global Issues

Albania Free Falls 20 places in Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index Exit News06:58Albania Press Freedom Global Issues

UNESCO

Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece discussed at UNESCO meeting in Paris Tornos News19:42Elgin Marbles Paris Greece

Parthenon Marbles: Greece and UK agree to hold formal talks on return Keep Talking Greece09:23Elgin Marbles Paris Greece

'It sends such a positive message': Ambitious bid launched to make Helensburgh a UNESCO World… Helensburgh Advertiser17:11China Town Councils Scotland

UNESCO cotton mill to return to hydro power BBC06:10China Town Councils Scotland

Power of Museums to help make positive change in communities Gulf Times21:05Qatar

Power of museums to make positive change in communities The Peninsula06:57Qatar

Italy seeks UNESCO heritage recognition for its world-famous opera euronews12:38Italy Southern Europe

Patriots and arias: Italian opera seeks UNESCO recognition France 2406:53Italy Southern Europe

UNESCO director says tentative list ‘important step’ for inscription Indian Express00:29India

UNICEF

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell's remarks at UN high-level event on conflict, hunger and children with… UNICEF (Press Release)15:48Food Security Global Issues UN

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine fueling 'Catastrophic’ malnutrition among children, Unicef warns Forbes12:24Food Security Global Issues UN

Pembrokeshire school earns UNICEF rights award Western Telegraph16:58Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Protests Wales

Council bidding for recognition as UNICEF UK ‘Child Friendly City’ My Nottingham News11:38Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Protests Wales

Education Ministry tackles UBEC, UNICEF over data on out-of-school children International Centre for Investigative Reporting18:17Nigeria Africa Nigerian Politics

Stakeholders raise alarm over state of basic education in Nigeria Vanguard, Nigeria04:18Nigeria Africa Nigerian Politics

More than 160M children worldwide in child labor: UN report Anadolu Agency20:37UN Global Issues

ILO/UNICEF: Social protection contributes to reducing child labour International Labour Organization11:31UN Global Issues

UNICEF: 100,000 Children suffer from acute malnutrition TOLOnews.com16:20Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis Afghanistan Food Security

UNICEF again calls for the reopening of girls’ schools Ariana News12:03Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis Afghanistan Food Security

United Nations

Greenhouse gases, sea level rise, and ocean acidification all broke records in 2021 Popular Science15:06WMO Sea Levels Environment (World)

Listen to the UN chief’s warning The Daily Star, Bangladesh19:21WMO Sea Levels Environment (World)

Food crisis: Food-insecure population doubled in 2 years, says UN Secretary-General Down to Earth06:08Food Security Global Issues Russia

UN warns that Ukraine crisis can soon cause global food crisis Asia Plus06:16Food Security Global Issues Russia

Gov’t spox: UN rapporteur admission of illegal sanctions ‘another scandal for US’ IRNA21:38US/Iran Iran US

UN expert: US sanctions on Iran are devastating and should be lifted Arutz Sheva04:43US/Iran Iran US

Wheat Crisis: India Says it is Committed to Ensure Impact on Food Security is Effectively… News18.com18:58India Coronavirus Food Security India

India defends wheat exports ban at UN with COVID-19 barbs NewsBytes10:07India Coronavirus Food Security India

Pakistan prefers trade over aid: FM Bilawal Daily Times05:47Bilawal Bhutto Food Security Pakistan

FM Bilawal urges trade over aid in meeting with Blinken Geo.tv05:13Bilawal Bhutto Food Security Pakistan

UNRWA

Something must be done about the dismal state of Palestinian Arab human rights Arutz Sheva17:42Palestine UN Middle East

Israel used U.S. weapons to destroy U.S. assets and aid projects in Gaza The Intercept19:54Palestine UN Middle East

UNRWA Commissioner-General calls for support to Palestine Refugees in Syria ahead of the Vi Brussels International… UNRWA10:30Palestine Syria UN

UNRWA Commissioner-General Statement at the Brussels Vi Conference: "Supporting the future of Syria and the region" UNRWA16:19Palestine Syria UN

UNRWA calls for the immediate release of a Palestinian refugee minor from Israeli administ ... WAFA14:29Palestine Middle East Israel

UNRWA Calls For Amal Nakhleh’s Immediate Release from Administrative Detention as extension period ends UNRWA11:52Palestine Middle East Israel

By redefining UNRWA, Washington hopes to remove Palestinian refugees from the political equation Mondoweiss14:43UN Palestine World Conflicts

By redefining UNRWA, Washington destroys the foundation for a Just peace in Palestine Middle East Monitor09:09UN Palestine World Conflicts

Palestinians fume at UNRWA’s proposed delegating of services to other UN agencies The Times of Israel07:14

Palestinians caution against plans to 'dismantle' UNRWA The New Arab11:06

UN Security Council

UN Security Council unanimously demands probe of Al Jazeera journalist’s death The Times of Israel20:12Shireen Abu Akleh Al Jazeera UN

UN condemns execution of Al Jazeera journalist Asian Image17:06Shireen Abu Akleh Al Jazeera UN

Watchdog urges UN to renew South Sudan sanctions as gov’t fails to end abuses Sudans Post08:56South Sudan Amnesty International UN

South Sudan: Amnesty calls on UN to renew arms embargo amid ongoing sexual violence Scottish Legal News11:46South Sudan Amnesty International UN

UN Security Council honours Sheikh Khalifa The National17:33UN UAE Middle East

Watch: UN Security Council falls silent for a minute to honour late Sheikh Khalifa Khaleej Times19:27UN UAE Middle East

Remarks by Secretary of State Antony j. Blinken at a UN Security Council Open Debate on conflict and Food Security The U.S. Mission to the United Nations22:50UN US Politics Food Security

Remarks by Secretary Antony j. Blinken at a meeting with U.S. Mission to the United Nations personnel The U.S. Mission to the United Nations22:40UN US Politics Food Security

UNICEF: Nearly 100 children were killed in Ukraine in April The Week (US)01:22UNICEF Ukraine

Remarks at a UN Security Council meeting on children and armed conflict in Ukraine The U.S. Mission to the United Nations17:57UNICEF Ukraine

World Food Programme

Record level of hunger persists in Afghanistan: UN report The News International02:01Food Security Afghanistan UN

Half of Afghanistan's population facing acute hunger: WFP AniNews.in01:52Food Security Afghanistan UN

WFP Says it Helped 17.5 Million Afghans in 2022 TOLOnews.com18:07Afghanistan

World Food Programme chief forecasts millions of deaths if Ukrainian ports remain blocked The New Voice of Ukraine11:21Black Sea Ukraine UN

UN calls on Putin to unblock Ukrainian ports amid fears of global hunger Hromadske International07:51Black Sea Ukraine UN

Defense Minister discusses with Agriculture Minister and WFP Country Director plan on wheat cultivation MTV Lebanon16:17Military (World) Lebanon Middle East

Yemen aid shortfall forces World Food Programme to make hard choices The National04:17UN War in Yemen Yemen

World Health Organization

WHO validates China’s Convidecia as 11th vaccine for COVID-19 Anadolu Agency19:15
CanSinoBIO's COVID-19 vaccine Convidecia™ receives WHO Emergency Use Listing AsiaOne17:17
Monkeypox in Italy, Sweden as WHO on alert Crikey21:36
WHO clears China's CanSino Covid vaccine for emergency use Mail Online13:52
WHO authorizes China's CanSinoBIO COVID-19 vaccine CGTN13:50