
Drua playoffs qualification a coaching highlight, says Byrne: Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne labelled his team's qualification for the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs ...
reuters.com/sports/drua-playoffs-qualification-coaching-highlight-says-byrne-2023-06-04/


Sweden close to becoming first 'smoke free' country in Europe as daily use of cigarettes dwindles
apnews.com/article/smoking-cigarettes-snus-sweden-7e3744800a4714bdee4bcb1736983586


Raid on "Last Generation": United Nations criticizes German crackdown on climate activists
spiegel.de/ausland/letzte-generation-vereinte-nationen-kritisieren-deutsches-vorgehen-gegen-klimaaktivisten-a-b2dd4baa-33d7-4b00-97d3-6ea432c952b6


U.S., China trade blame as hopes for military dialogue fade: U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin rebuked China on Saturday for refusing to hold military talks ...
reuters.com/world/us-defence-chief-slams-china-lack-military-dialogue-2023-06-03/


“Cut down the forest, dry up the rivers, finish them off”
Pramot Singh of extremist Meitei Leepun in #Manipur on 28 April. @KimiColney on how state govt ignored/aided ... Show more
Manipur On Knife’s Edge After 4 Weeks Of Riots, Murder & Ethnic Cleansing, Years Of Progress At Risk — Article 14
article-14.com/post/manipur-on-knife-s-edge-after-4-weeks-of-riots-murder-ethnic-cleansing-years-of-progress-at-risk-6476b03aabc1c


Almonds are not only a great snack, they also go perfectly with many sweet as well as savory dishes. 😋

North Korea denounces UN over satellite, 'gangster-like' US demand: North Korea denounced on Sunday the U.N. Security Council for discussing its recent satellite ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-slams-un-meeting-satellite-launch-robbery-us-demand-2023-06-03/


US, allies clash with Russia, China over North Korea's failed military spy satellite launch
apnews.com/article/us-china-north-korea-spy-satellite-un-4c32ecaa9fc95c77ce9cdf53d0e09b0b


UN says concerned about lack of women in China's top government: An absence of women among China's top leadership is concerning, the United Nations said in a ...
reuters.com/world/china/un-says-concerned-about-lack-women-chinas-top-government-2023-05-31/


After rough start, UN plastic treaty talks end with mandate for first draft: After a rocky start to a week of negotiations, around 170 countries agreed to ...
reuters.com/business/environment/after-rough-start-un-plastic-treaty-talks-end-with-mandate-first-draft-2023-06-02/


Operation to empty Yemen Safer oil tanker set to begin, UN says: Operations to salvage 1.1 million barrels of oil from a decaying tanker moored off Yemen's coast ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/operation-empty-yemen-safer-oil-tanker-set-begin-un-says-2023-05-31/


Hong Kong arrests 4 for 'seditious' acts on Tiananmen anniversary eve: HONG KONG: Police arrested four people in Hong Kong for "seditious" ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/tiananmen-anniversary-hong-kong-arrests-4-seditious-acts-3536191


A pledge to fight climate change is sending money to strange places: Rich countries promised $100 billion a year to reduce the effects of global warming ...
reuters.com/investigates/special-report/climate-change-finance/


World food prices fall to two-year low in May - UN food agency: The United Nations food agency's world price index fell in May to its lowest in two years ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/world-food-prices-fall-two-year-low-may-un-food-agency-2023-06-02/


Investors relieved after US House votes to suspend debt ceiling; focus turns to Senate
reuters.com/markets/us/investors-await-crucial-us-debt-ceiling-vote-2023-05-31/


UN Security Council urges Sudan factions to cease hostilities: The U.N. Security Council on Friday called on warring factions in Sudan to cease hostilities ...
reuters.com/world/africa/un-security-council-urges-sudan-factions-cease-hostilities-2023-06-02/


Australia's Indigenous recognition bill passes first hurdle: Legislation to hold a referendum to recognise Australia's Indigenous people in the constitution ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australias-indigenous-recognition-bill-passes-first-hurdle-2023-05-31/


Queensland defy all odds to defeat NSW in State of Origin I: The Maroons overcame a yellow card, a dislocated shoulder and two lengthy HIA assessments.
nzherald.co.nz/sport/state-of-origin-live-updates-new-south-wales-v-queensland-kickoff-time-squads-live-streaming-and-how-to-watch/LFJYHQMI6VG2TBXG5SN6LCKQWU/


Commentary: Deciphering China's mixed messages on US engagement after rejecting meeting between defence chiefs in Singapore
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/us-china-tension-thaw-defence-chiefs-shangri-la-dialogue-singapore-3530536


Australia says tougher laws needed on artificial intelligence: Australia said on Thursday it planned to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) including a ...
reuters.com/technology/australia-says-tougher-laws-needed-artificial-intelligence-2023-06-01/


Asia security summit kicks off amid US-China tensions: Asia's top security meeting opened on Friday, with intensifying competition between the United States and ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/asia-security-summit-kicks-off-amid-us-china-tensions-2023-06-02/


Child migrants crossing Darien Gap surge eightfold -UNICEF: The number of child migrants crossing a dangerous stretch of jungle dividing Colombia and Panama has ...
reuters.com/world/americas/child-migrants-crossing-darien-gap-surge-eightfold-unicef-2023-05-30/


Safety principles of Zaporizhzhia power plant should provide for its complete liberation and demilitarisation – Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the UN
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/31/7404583/


Brazil says UN confirmed Amazonian city of Belem as COP30 host: Brazil's government said on Friday the United Nations has confirmed the Amazonian city of Belem ...
reuters.com/world/americas/brazil-says-un-confirmed-amazonian-city-belem-cop30-host-2023-05-26/


The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said Uganda's anti-LGBTQ law violates the constitution and urged the country's judiciary to review it ... Show more

Drug traffickers smuggling crystal meth past South East Asia security - UN: Gangs in South East Asia have learnt to evade authorities to sell crystal meth ...
bbc.com/news/world-asia-65785085


Yugoslav war: UN increases sentence on two Serbian war criminals: Jovica Stanišic and Franko Simatovic trained death squads accused of ethnic cleansing ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-65769640


Syria’s opposition urges resumption of UN-sponsored talks with Assad government: Syria's opposition urged on Sunday the resumption of moribund United ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20230604-syria-s-opposition-urges-resumption-of-un-sponsored-talks-with-assad-government


U.N. warns more than one million may flee Sudan bloodshed: Estimates that about a million people might flee Sudan by October may be conservative and conflict ...
reuters.com/world/africa/un-warns-more-than-one-million-may-flee-sudan-bloodshed-2023-05-29/


Fulgence Kayishema: Rwandan accused of killing 2,000 in church arrested: Fulgence Kayishema is accused of involvement in the killing of more than 2 ...
bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65709893


Turkish lira hits record low beyond 20 vs dollar ahead of election runoff: The Turkish lira hit a record low beyond 20 against the dollar on Friday ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/turkish-lira-nears-record-low-20-vs-dollar-ahead-election-runoff-2023-05-26/


Sudan truce extended as gunfire continues to hinder aid: Warring generals in Sudan have agreed to extend by five days a humanitarian ceasefire they repeatedly ...
france24.com/en/africa/20230529-violated-sudan-truce-to-be-extended-by-five-days-for-critical-aid-state-saudi-and-us


LIVE: UN agency presents annual report on synthetic drugs in Asia
The UN Office of Drugs and Crime is releasing its annual synthetic drug report ... Show more


Georgian billionaire wins $926 million from Credit Suisse after fraud: Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) was ordered to pay $926 million to Georgia's former prime minister ...
reuters.com/world/europe/credit-suisse-ordered-pay-926-million-georgia-prime-minister-case-2023-05-26/


Actress Janice Koh shares her journey battling tongue cancer, receives supportive messages from netizens
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/janice-koh-tongue-cancer-survivor-360086


Officials: UN chief 'shocked' by letter from Sudan's military ruler demanding removal of UN envoy
apnews.com/article/sudan-war-un-envoy-military-rsf-f88097b73244a90a02158ce781a9e44f


The UN wants to drastically reduce plastic pollution by 2040. Here’s how: As plastic waste piles up in the world’s landfills, sewer systems and oceans ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/the-un-wants-to-drastically-reduce-plastic-pollution-by-2040-heres-how


A surveillance camera shows the moment a meteor fell down to Earth in Australia.
Video captured the bright green fireball flashing across the Australian night ... Show more

China declines meeting with US defence chief: Pentagon: WASHINGTON: Beijing has declined a US invitation for a meeting in Singapore between Defense Secretary ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/china-declines-meeting-us-defence-chief-pentagon-shangri-la-dialogue-3524256


UN chief says it's time to reform Security Council, Bretton Woods: U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Sunday that it was time to reform both the ...
reuters.com/world/un-chief-says-its-time-reform-security-council-bretton-woods-2023-05-21/


South Sudan’s minister of foreign affairs says Western sanctions will only hurt the people they're intended to protect ... Show more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's new parliament building on Sunday, a modern complex which is part of his Hindu nationalist government's grand ... Show more
Modi inaugurates new parliament building as part of New Delhi's makeover: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's new parliament building on Sunday ...
reuters.com/world/india/modi-inaugurates-new-parliament-building-part-new-delhis-makeover-2023-05-28/


US concerned over UN official's meeting with Russian wanted by the ICC -State Dept
reuters.com/world/us-concerned-over-un-officials-meeting-with-russian-wanted-by-icc-state-dept-2023-05-24/


UN delays dual-currency cash help to refugees in crisis-hit Lebanon: The United Nations has delayed a decision to give Syrian refugees in Lebanon cash help ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-delays-dual-currency-cash-help-refugees-crisis-hit-lebanon-2023-05-27/


Australia's most decorated living veteran was not defamed when accused of committing war crimes in Afghanistan, a judge has ruled.

Euro steadies after Lagarde promises rate hike as inflation still too high: The euro held its ground on Thursday, above a two-month low, after European Central ...
thejakartapost.com/business/2023/06/01/euro-steadies-after-lagarde-promises-rate-hike-as-inflation-still-too-high.html


UN proposes mutually beneficial deal for Black Sea grain exports: UN proposes mutually beneficial deal for Black Sea grain exports
wionews.com/world/un-proposes-mutually-beneficial-deal-for-black-sea-grain-exports-599024


Shanmugam says he has ‘nothing to hide’ on Ridout Road property, calls allegations ‘outrageous’
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/k-shanmugam-vivian-balakrishnan-ridout-road-colonial-bungalows-rental-pmo-3508736


As drones hit Moscow in Ukraine-Russia conflict, risks escalate for nuclear war: Russia can take a lot more bombs, the long game has just begun
monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/columnists/karoli-ssemogerere/as-drones-hit-moscow-in-ukraine-russia-conflict-risks-escalate-for-nuclear-war-4254046


Japan’s leader fires aide — his son — after party at official residence: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had been accused by opponents of nepotism after ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/30/japan-fumio-kishida-shotaro-party-fired/


Canada to become the first country in the world to print health warnings on individual cigarettes
nationalpost.com/news/canada-to-become-the-first-country-in-the-world-to-print-health-warnings-on-individual-cigarettes


Seán Rooney: Posthumous honour for Irish soldier killed in Lebanon: Pte Rooney has been honoured with the UN's Dag Hammarskjöld medal.
bbc.com/news/articles/cz76462w589o


Russia acts as savior of the poor before UN: For months, Russia obstructs and blocks food exports from Ukraine to all over the world with its war - and is now ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Russland-geriert-sich-vor-UN-als-Retter-der-Armen-article24143747.html


‘Not enough information’: Elder sounds warning on Voice ahead of Pope meeting: Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann said the public shouldn’t assume the Voice had the ...
theage.com.au/national/not-enough-information-elder-sounds-warning-on-voice-ahead-of-pope-meeting-20230530-p5dcaz.html


New Zealand to maintain 15 defence personnel in Solomon Islands through year end: New Zealand's government on Monday said it will maintain defence personnel in ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-maintain-15-defence-personnel-solomon-islands-through-year-end-2023-05-29/


North Korea missile tests endanger shipping, UN maritime agency told: North Korean missile tests are endangering the safety of commercial shipping in busy sea ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-missile-tests-endanger-shipping-un-maritime-agency-told-2023-05-31/


Rising cultivation, use of tobacco in Africa worries WHO: The World Health Organisation has decried the rising number of tobacco users in the African region due ...
punchng.com/rising-cultivation-use-of-tobacco-in-africa-worries-who/


Lloyd's of London pulls out of U.N.-backed climate alliance: Lloyd's of London said in a statement of Friday it had withdrawn from the United Nations-backed ...
reuters.com/sustainability/lloyds-london-pulls-out-un-backed-climate-alliance-2023-05-26/


Disease X is coming, and with it the next global pandemic, scientists warn: The next global pandemic is coming, experts warn, and like ebola, COVID-19 ...
nationalpost.com/health/disease-x-global-pandemic-covid-19-virus-outbreak


Tan Cheng Bock ready to ‘fight’ in next GE; PSP keen to form opposition alliance: SINGAPORE – The founder and chairman of the opposition Progress Singapore Party ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/tan-cheng-bock-ready-to-fight-in-next-ge-psp-keen-to-form-opposition-alliance


Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final ties: Following is the Super Rugby Paciific quarter-final draw after the final round of the regular season concluded on ...
reuters.com/sports/super-rugby-pacific-quarter-final-ties-2023-06-04/


Taiwan excluded from WHO annual assembly following Chinese opposition: Taiwan failed on Monday in its efforts to gain an invitation to the World Health ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-excluded-who-annual-assembly-following-chinese-opposition-2023-05-22/


‘I’m tired, very tired’: WA Premier Mark McGowan steps down: On the eve of his third decade in politics, Premier Mark McGowan has announced plans to step down as ...
theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-premier-mark-mcgowan-steps-down-20230529-p5dc68.html


UN, AU call for calm as death toll in Senegal violence rises: At least 10 people have been killed in Senegal following an outbreak of violence after sentencing ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/3/un-au-call-for-calm-as-death-toll-in-senegal-violence-rises


U.S., Papua New Guinea sign defence agreement: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed a defence cooperation agreement with Papua New Guinea on Monday ...
reuters.com/world/modi-blinken-meet-pacific-island-leaders-papua-new-guinea-2023-05-21/


US ‘Concerned’ About Vietnam’s Detention of Environmentalist: Vietnam’s detention of a prominent environmentalist and the staff of the non-profit she founded ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-03/us-concerned-about-vietnam-s-detention-of-environmentalist


#VantageOnFirstpost : India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Sydney. PM Modi addressed a mega community event where he was greeted like a rockstar ... Show more

UN gets $2.4 bln in pledges for Horn of Africa aid efforts: The United Nations received pledges of $2.4 billion on Wednesday to help fund aid operations for some ...
reuters.com/world/africa/un-gets-24-bln-pledges-horn-africa-aid-efforts-2023-05-24/


UN agency for Palestinians raises just $107m of $300m needed: UNRWA provides services to nearly six million Palestinian refugees but is on verge of financial ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/3/un-agency-for-palestinians-raises-just-107m-of-300m-needed


‘Absolute faith’: Linda Burney confident Yes campaign will convince undecided voters
smh.com.au/politics/federal/absolute-faith-linda-burney-confident-yes-campaign-will-convince-undecided-voters-20230530-p5dcld.html


Be on ‘right side of history’ on Voice, PM urges Australians: Anthony Albanese made the plea as he accused Opposition Leader Peter Dutton of amplifying ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/dutton-seeking-to-amplify-misinformation-on-voice-pm-20230525-p5db7k.html


🚬 🚫 As the @WHO marks #WorldNoTobaccoDay2023 , we have a look at #tobacco use around the world.
🇰🇮 While Kiribati has the highest smoking rate of 50% ... Show more

Argentine meteorologist becomes first female head of UN weather agency: A leading Argentine meteorologist has been elected as the first female head of the United ...
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/argentine-meteorologist-beomes-female-head-weather-agency-99750948


Man repeatedly punched and kicked police officer at Balestier condo, leaving him with bloodied face
asiaone.com/singapore/man-repeatedly-punched-and-kicked-police-officer-balestier-condo-leaving-him-bloodied


Insurers' climate alliance loses nearly half its members after more quit: Three more insurance companies including Tokio Marine have left a United Nations-backed ...
reuters.com/business/insurers-climate-alliance-loses-nearly-half-its-members-after-more-quit-2023-05-30/


Carbon removal industry challenges findings of skeptical UN body: Carbon removal industry representatives have challenged a document a United Nations scientific ...
reuters.com/business/environment/carbon-removal-industry-challenges-findings-skeptical-un-body-2023-05-26/

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