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UN council to vote on tougher N.Korea sanctions : The United Nations Security Council will vote Thursday, at the request of the United ...
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UN Council to vote on tougher North Korea sanctions: The United Nations Security Council is to vote on a resolution aimed at toughening sanctions on North Korea ...
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UN council to vote on tougher N.Korea sanctions : The United Nations Security Council will vote Thursday, at the request of the United ...
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UN Council to vote on tougher North Korea sanctions: The United Nations Security Council is to vote on a resolution aimed at toughening sanctions on North Korea ...
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Report on satellite images: Russia apparently supplies oil to North Korea: North Korea is to be isolated by UN sanctions. De facto, however, it continues to do ...
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Russia supplies oil to North Korea as UN sanctions regime nears ‘collapse’: Satellite images shared exclusively with the Financial Times point to ‘arms-for-oil’ ...
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US, South Korea set up task force to block North Korea oil shipments: The United States and South Korea this week launched a new task force aimed at preventing ...
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UN investigator calls for sanctions and arms embargo against Israel: Francesca Albanese says violent and dehumanising language by Israeli officials show ...
thenationalnews.com/mena/palestine-israel/2024/03/27/un-investigator-calls-for-sanctions-and-arms-embargo-against-israel/
US, South Korea announce joint sanctions targeting financers of North Korea's weapons program
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U.N. sanctions on North Korea have been losing their bite: SEOUL -- Economic sanctions imposed by the United Nations on North Korea have been losing their impact ...
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China 'Very Close' to Ending Australia Wine Tariffs, Business Lobby Chief Says
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Sanctions: USA and South Korea want to block illegal oil supplies to North Korea: A task force is to prevent North Korea from circumventing UN sanctions when ...
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UN Security Council demands Gaza cease-fire during Ramadan: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has canceled a planned visit to Washington by a high-level ...
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Quick Glance: UN Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire Sparks US-Israel Clash
- The UN Security Council demands a Gaza cease-fire, leading the US to abstain, causing tension with Israel.
- The resolution calls for hostage release without making it a condition for the Ramadan cease-fire.
- US abstains due to lack of Hamas condemnation, emphasizing the link between cease-fire and hostage release.
- Concerns raised over resolution's impact on negotiations and importance of a lasting cease-fire are highlighted.
U.N. expert in Israel genocide accusation says she has been threatened: A United Nations expert who published a report saying there were reasonable grounds to ...
reuters.com/world/europe/un-expert-israel-genocide-accusation-says-she-has-been-threatened-2024-03-27/
Israel-Hamas war: UN will vote on US resolution declaring Gaza cease-fire is imperative
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Quick Glance: Russia and China Veto US Cease-Fire Resolution
- Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-sponsored UN resolution on Friday calling for an immediate and sustained cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza to protect civilians and enable humanitarian aid for over 2 million hungry Palestinians.
- The resolution reflected a shift in U.S. stance, diverging from much of the world's push for an unconditional end to the fighting.
- While the resolution would have been officially binding, it would not have stopped the fighting or released hostages, but it would have increased pressure on Israel as its closest ally aligns more with global calls for a cease-fire.
- The Security Council had passed two resolutions on the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, but none had called for a cease-fire.
Human rights activists outraged: Saudi Arabia leads UN Commission on Women's Rights
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North Korea says Japan's prime minister proposed summit with leader Kim Jong Un: North Korea says Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has proposed a summit ...
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Quick Glance: Japanese PM Offers to Meet Kim Jong Un, Conditions Pose Challenges
- North Korea states that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida proposed a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' contingent on Tokyo's stance towards North Korea's weapons program and past abductions of Japanese nationals.
- Kishida emphasizes the importance of a meeting with Kim to address the abduction issue, but North Korea's preconditions make a Kim-Kishida summit unlikely.
- Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, highlights the need for Japan to make political decisions aligned with its overall interests to enhance bilateral relations and regional peace.
- Experts suggest that a potential meeting could benefit both North Korea and Japan, with North Korea aiming to strengthen its position and Japan considering potential economic assistance if ties normalize.
U.S. Falls Out of Top 20 Happiest Countries for the First Time Ever: For the first time in the World Happiness Report’s dozen-year history, the U.S ...
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Quick Glance: New Report: Kenya Ranks 114th in Happiness Index
- For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has secured the title of the world's happiest country, with Kenya ranking 114th out of a total of 143 countries. Conversely, Afghanistan finds itself at the bottom of the ranking as the unhappiest nation.
- The latest findings were unveiled on March 20, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Happiness.
- This annual report relies on six key factors, encompassing social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. The economic dimension serves as a pivotal gauge for happiness levels across different nations.
- Attaining happiness is contingent on various elements like career progression and tackling specific challenges. The United Nations advocates for a harmonized economic growth strategy that fosters happiness and well-being for all.
Biden, Netanyahu on collision course after Gaza UN vote: Wartime relations between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sank to a new low on ...
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North Korea TV censors Alan Titchmarsh's trousers: The gardening presenter fell foul of the secretive state's strict rules because of his choice of attire.
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Quick Glance: Censorship in North Korea Due to Alan Titchmarsh's Blue Jeans
- Renowned presenter Alan Titchmarsh faced unexpected censorship in North Korea for wearing blue jeans during a TV appearance.
- In an episode of his Garden Secrets series, the 74-year-old Titchmarsh visited Hatfield House in Hertfordshire to explore historical gardens.
- The broadcast of the episode in North Korea was altered to conceal Titchmarsh's blue jeans, which have been banned in the country since the 1990s.
- Despite the censorship, the episode was aired multiple times on North Korean TV with Titchmarsh's commentary replaced by North Korean narrators.
United Nations Adopts Resolution to Prevent 'Malicious' AI: Over 120 countries and regions sponsor the US-led resolution, but it doesn't exactly detail what ...
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Quick Glance: UN adopts groundbreaking global AI resolution
- The resolution underscores the need for guidelines for safe, trustworthy AI systems and excludes military AI.
- It promotes the positive potentials of AI, calls for bridging digital divides and ensuring equitable access to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- The resolution was a step forward to address the promises and risks of AI, aiming to support developing countries.
- Concerns regarding negative impacts of AI on human rights and data protection are highlighted, emphasizing the need for responsible regulation of the technology.
UN chief calls for slavery reparations to overcome 'generations of discrimination'
reuters.com/world/un-chief-calls-slavery-reparations-overcome-generations-discrimination-2024-03-25/
Colombian president threatens to break ties if Israel doesn't uphold ceasefire
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Putin’s spy chief visited North Korea, Russian intelligence service says: President Vladimir Putin’s foreign intelligence chief paid a visit to North Korea this ...
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Israel to block aid convoys to northern Gaza, says UNRWA boss: It comes as the UN secretary-general visited the southern Rafah crossing and urged Israel to ...
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Israel bombs Gaza, fights Hamas around hospitals: GAZA STRIP: Israeli forces pounded besieged Gaza on Wednesday (Mar 27) in the war sparked by the Oct 7 attack ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-bombs-gaza-fights-hamas-around-hospitals-4224871
UN expert accuses Israel of ‘genocide’ in Gaza: Francesca Albanese reports clear indications Israel has violated three of five acts listed under UN Genocide ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/un-expert-accuses-israel-of-several-acts-of-genocide-in-gaza
North Korea's Kim visits tank unit, calls for airtight combat readiness: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a tank unit and called for stepping up its ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-koreas-kim-visits-tank-unit-calls-airtight-combat-readiness-2024-03-24/
Kate Middleton Doctored Photo: AFP Says Kensington Palace No Longer A “Trusted Source” & Kill Notices Usually Reserved For North Korea
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Quick Glance: Kate Middleton's Impact Beyond Herself
- The debate around Kate Middleton raises important questions beyond regular royal concerns.
- The supposed rivalry narrative between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle is perpetuated by the press and admirers of the Princess.
- The British monarchy serves as entertainment and distraction, akin to imperial Rome.
- The story of Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle is used to fuel fear and prejudice.
'Death Sentence for Thousands': Israel Bars UNRWA Food Aid to Northern Gaza: "By preventing UNRWA to fulfill its mandate in Gaza, the clock will tick faster ...
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It's 2024 and North Korea's Kimsuky gang is exploiting Windows Help files: New infostealer may indicate a shift in tactics – and maybe targets too, beyond Asia
theregister.com/2024/03/21/kimsuky_chm_file_campaign/
Quick Glance: North Korea's Kimsuky Gang Exploits Windows Help Files
- North Korea's notorious Kimsuky cybercrime gang has launched a campaign using new tactics reported by infosec tools vendor Rapid7.
- Kimsuky's preferred tactic is spear phishing, sometimes after lengthy social engineering efforts by correspondents posing as academics or media.
- Rapid7 is uncertain about how the gang distributes their latest attack but is confident that the payload includes poisoned Microsoft Compiled HTML Help (CHM) files along with other file types.
- Rapid7 has provided details on compromise indicators and believes that the target of the campaign is South Korea, based on many Korean filenames found in the payload.
UN: E-waste is growing 5x faster than it can be recycled: Right to Repair should be the Obligation to Repair, if we want to avoid drowning in trashed electronics
theregister.com/2024/03/21/ewaste_grows/
Gaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBC: Volker Türk tells Jeremy Bowen there is a "plausible" case that Israel is using ...
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Israel bombs Gaza as UN chief calls for end to 'horror and starvation': Air and artillery strikes pounded targets in Gaza Sunday as UN chief Antonio Guterres ...
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North Korea, China commit to bolster ties in Beijing talks, KCNA says: North Korean and Chinese officials met this week in Beijing and committed to further ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-china-held-talks-beijing-kcna-says-2024-03-22/
Thousands of newlyweds in Zimbabwe have discovered that their marriage certificates are not valid due to a clerical issue ... Show more
Africa Live: Zimbabwe newlyweds discover marriage papers invalid - BBC News: A clerical issue could affect the thousands of couples who got married in the last ...
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Quick Glance: Uganda: Museveni Promotes Son to General - BBC News
- Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the new army commander, sparking speculation about a potential succession.
- President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana criticized the proposed legislation in Britain that bans the import of trophies from hunted endangered animals.
- Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune unexpectedly moved up the date of the presidential election by three months.
- The former head of the retail group Steinhoff, Markus Jooste, passed away a day after being imposed with a $25 million fine, allegedly from a self-inflicted gunshot.
US pushes Israel, Ukraine weapons and Senegal’s election: The US puts pressure on Israel with a draft resolution at the UN.
reuters.com/podcasts/us-pushes-israel-ukraine-weapons-senegals-election-2024-03-22/
Haiti situation 'cataclysmic' as gang violence deaths surge: UN: GENEVA: The situation in chaos-wracked Haiti is "cataclysmic" ...
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Crypto firm moved $4.2m of assets to digital wallet linked to alleged Russian arms dealer - ICIJ
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Quick Glance: Crypto Firm Transferred $4.2m to Wallet of Alleged Russian Arms Dealer
- A UK cryptocurrency firm transferred digital assets worth over $4.2 million to a crypto wallet owned by a member of an alleged Russian arms-dealing network who was later sanctioned by the United States.
- Transactions by Copper Technologies raise questions about UK laws governing the cryptocurrency industry adapting quickly enough to keep up with the evolving sector under scrutiny for providing anonymity.
- An analysis of cryptocurrency transactions highlights a connection between Copper and Jonatan Zimenkov, an Israeli-born Russian national.
- Revelations shed light on the opaque world of cryptocurrency, its anonymity, and the need for regulation of digital assets within the financial system.
Over 1 billion meals a day squandered worldwide in 2022: UN report: The world generated 1.05 billion tons of food waste in 2022, per the UN report.
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The United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence to encourage protecting personal data ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Decision: Global United Nations Agreement on AI
- The United Nations has unanimously agreed to adopt the first-ever global resolution on Artificial Intelligence to protect personal data, monitor AI, and uphold human rights.
- The non-binding agreement is widely favored in the AI industry and is seen as a significant step towards establishing international rules for ethical and sustainable AI development.
- Emerging after three months of negotiation, the resolution is hailed as a significant global consensus document on AI unanimously adopted by the United Nations.
- The initiative has been welcomed by many countries worldwide and aims to address the dangers of irresponsible AI application to safeguard human rights and fundamental freedoms.
An Australian-born High Court judge whose aborted deportation two years ago from Kiribati sparked a judicial crisis in the Pacific Islands nation will appear ...
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Civilians in Israel’s north lobby world leaders to make Hezbollah keep UN truce lines
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US bans UNRWA funding until at least 2025, while leaving room for flexibility: FM Katz praises move, vows UN relief agency for Palestinians won't be part of ...
timesofisrael.com/us-bans-unrwa-funding-until-at-least-2025-while-leaving-room-for-flexibility/
Quick Glance: US Congressional Leaders Propose Spending Bill to Cut UNRWA Funding
- A new bill with support from Biden and bipartisan agreement aims to prevent a government shutdown and prohibit funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
- The proposed spending bill from Congressional leaders in the US would avert a government shutdown but ban funding for the UNRWA.
- The US has been UNRWA’s largest donor, and a ban would almost certainly lead to a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
- De-funding of UNRWA has been paused by some Western countries, led by the US, despite UNRWA denying allegations of having ties to Hamas.
Israeli general says US official accused army of sexually abusing Palestinian women
middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-general-says-us-official-accused-army-sexually-abusing-palestinian-women
North Korea claims progress in hypersonic missile that can target US territories like Guam military base
wionews.com/world/north-korea-claims-progress-in-hypersonic-missile-design-to-target-distant-us-territories-702142
Quick Glance: North Korea Advances Hypersonic Missile Development
- North Korea successfully tested a solid-fuel engine for its new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile, designed to strike distant U.S. targets in the region.
- Kim Jong Un guided the ground test of the solid-fuel engine for the hypersonic missile, emphasizing the strategic importance of this new weapon.
- The development of hypersonic weapons aims to overcome U.S. and South Korean missile defense systems, although their desired speed and maneuverability have not been proven in recent tests.
- Observers anticipate North Korea escalating its missile tests ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November, with the U.S. and South Korea expanding their military exercises in response.
Japan beats N Korea in World Cup qualifier; then N Korea cancels visit by Japan: North Korea reportedly canceled hosting Japan in a World Cup qualifier just ...
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Southern African bloc renews commitment to fight armed groups in eastern Congo: Southern African regional leaders on Saturday reiterated their commitment to ...
reuters.com/world/africa/southern-african-bloc-renews-commitment-fight-armed-groups-eastern-congo-2024-03-23/
UN mission probing Islamic State crimes forced to shut in Iraq: A United Nations mission set up to help Iraq investigate alleged Islamic State genocide and war ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-mission-probing-islamic-state-crimes-forced-shut-iraq-2024-03-20/
UN mission probing Islamic State crimes forced to shut in Iraq: A United Nations mission set up to help Iraq investigate alleged Islamic State genocide and war ...
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LIVE: Gaza doctors speak at the United Nations: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Mahsa Amini's death in Iran custody was 'unlawful', says UN mission: A fact-finding mission mandated by the United Nations said on Monday the death of Mahsa ...
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China and North Korea applaud Putin's election victory: TOKYO -- China and North Korea applauded Russian President Vladimir Putin's victory in a virtually ...
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UNRWA textbooks were pivotal in radicalizing generations of Gazans — watchdog: Education-monitoring group says UN agency allowed incitement to be taught in its ...
timesofisrael.com/unrwa-textbooks-were-pivotal-in-radicalizing-generations-of-gazans-watchdog/
🔴 Live: UN chief to visit Egypt's border with Gaza in new plea for ceasefire: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Egypt's border with ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240323-%F0%9F94%B4-live-un-chief-to-visit-egypt-s-border-with-gaza-in-new-plea-for-truce
Gloomy youth pull US and western Europe down global happiness ranking: Rising unhappiness among younger people has caused the United States and some large ...
reuters.com/lifestyle/gloomy-youth-pull-us-western-europe-down-global-happiness-ranking-2024-03-20/
Omaha hockey will face Minnesota in first round of NCAA tournament: UNO hockey received an at-large bid to the 16-team NCAA tournament, and the Mavs will face ...
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Russia, China Veto US Resolution at UN Seeking a Gaza Cease-Fire: Russia and China vetoed the strongest move yet by the US to pressure Israel at the United ...
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That Asian meal you eat on holidays could launder money for North Korea: United Nations finds IT contract and crypto scams are just two of DPRK's illicit ...
theregister.com/2024/03/25/un_north_korea_report/
Navy holds remembrance ceremony for sailors killed in 2010 warship sinking by N. Korea
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Gaza Strip: UN Security Council calls for ceasefire for the first time - Israel reacts angrily
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North Korea fires ballistic missile as top US diplomat visits Seoul: North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday, Seoul's military said ...
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Quick Glance: North Korea's Kim Supervises 'Super-Large' Rocket Launcher Drills
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw live-fire drills involving 'newly-equipped super-large' multiple rocket launchers.
- The drills aimed to test the 'real war capabilities' of the 600-millimeter multiple rocket launchers and included simulating an aerial explosion of a shell at a predetermined altitude above the target.
- Kim emphasized that the rocket launchers would be the 'core central striking means' in war preparations and that the army should possess destructive offensive means to block and suppress the possibility of war.
- North Korea is banned from testing ballistic missiles due to long-running sanctions, and the latest tests were seen as the regime's attempt to demonstrate strength, signal costs on the Korean Peninsula for security cooperation, and warn Washington against increased pressure.
In Iran, Baha’i minority faces persecution even after death: Grave desecrations represent a new attack against Iran's biggest non-Muslim religious minority
timesofisrael.com/in-iran-bahai-minority-faces-persecution-even-after-death/
Gangs make gains in Haiti as humanitarian conditions deteriorate: Haiti's gangs have made advances in Port-au-Prince, a UN official reported Thursday ...
france24.com/en/americas/20240322-gangs-make-gains-in-haiti-as-humanitarian-conditions-deteriorate
UK sanctions Chinese company over cyber-attacks: Two people and a China-affiliated company will have their assets frozen and subject to a travel ban.
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North Korea Says Japan’s Prime Minister Offered to Meet With Leader Kim Jong Un Soon
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Around 19 percent of food is wasted globally as 783 million people face chronic hunger, UN says
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Netanyahu says he’s trying everything to get more aid to Gaza. Aid groups say that’s not true
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'The choice is clear - surge or starvation': UN chief condemns blocked aid to Gaza on Ramadan visit
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European Union, UN criticise new Hong Kong security law: The European Union and the United Nations said Hong Kong's new national security bill was deeply ...
reuters.com/world/china/european-union-un-criticise-new-hong-kong-security-law-2024-03-20/
Quick Glance: Australia and Britain Condemn China's Actions in Hong Kong and South China Sea
- Australia and Britain criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea, as well as its support of Russia.
- In a statement following a meeting where London and Canberra deepened their security ties, the two countries expressed concerns about security and rights in Hong Kong, as well as human rights abuses in China.
- The ministers also strongly criticized Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called on China to play a role in ending the conflict.
- They also warned of the potentially severe consequences of an Israeli ground invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
Missile technology flows into North Korea under guise of academic research:Nikkei
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The World’s E-Waste Has Reached a Crisis Point: A new UN report finds that humanity is generating 137 billion pounds of TVs, smartphones ...
wired.com/story/e-waste-recycling-cant-keep-up-precious-metals/
Bodies of 65 people found in mass grave in Libya: UN migration agency: The IOM believes the people were migrants who died in the process of being smuggled ...
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Middle East conflict:Israel confiscates 800 hectares of land in the West Bank: According to Israeli activists, this is the largest seizure of Palestinian ...
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Brazil to Use G-20 to Push for UN Reforms Amid Conflict Deadlock: Brazil wants to use the nation’s presidency of the Group of 20 nations this year to push for ...
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Australia resumes funding for UNRWA and pledges more Gaza aid: Australia says it will restore funding to the United Nations relief agency for Palestinians ...
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Quick Glance: Australia to Restore Palestinian Aid Funding to UNRWA
- Australia will resume funding to the United Nations aid agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, as announced by Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
- In January, the government froze funding after Israeli intelligence linked some UNRWA workers to a terrorist attack.
- While Canada and the EU will resume funding, the US, the major donor, has maintained a freeze.
- In addition to funding UNRWA, the government plans to provide assistance to Jordan and the UAE for aid drops, allocate funds to UNICEF for women and children in Gaza, and support the UN's humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
West decries Putin's landslide election win, China congratulates him: Western governments lined up on Monday to condemn Vladimir Putin's landslide election ...
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North Korea vs Japan World Cup qualifier to take place at neutral venue: KUALA LUMPUR: North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday (Mar 26) ...
channelnewsasia.com/sport/north-korea-japan-world-cup-qualifier-home-neutral-venue-pyongyang-4213826
Gambia could be first country to reverse ban on female genital cutting: Lawmakers in Gambia have rejected for now an attempt to repeal a ban on female genital ...
apnews.com/article/gambia-female-genital-cutting-7ab84af16d6b986025dd344d615bfe19
State of the climate report: WMO sounds the alarm - UN sees "planet on the edge of the abyss"
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New US sanctions target North Korean military finances: The United States on Wednesday (Mar 27) announced sanctions on six individuals and two entities based in ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/new-us-sanctions-target-north-korean-military-finances-4226561
Quick Glance: Execs in Japan Arrested for Winning Dev Bids and Outsourcing to NK
- Two executives in Japan were issued arrest warrants for charges related to establishing a business that outsourced work to North Korean IT engineers.
- Authorities suspect Pak may have connections to a person involved in the foreign currency acquisition activities of the Hermit Kingdom, and are looking into potential money flow to North Korea.
- Amid an investigation involving the development of a smartphone app that breached Japan's banking act, authorities found suspicious transfers to North Korean IT engineers from Robast.
- Hiring a North Korean for development tasks can contribute foreign currency and illicit funds for a despot's operations, while also violating national sanctions.
Head of UN agency says Israel blocked him from entering Gaza - and he says it would be 'easy to flood besieged territory with food'
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Israel must not let Gaza's people starve - opinion: Even if this prediction of mass starvation turns out to be another UN-aided false defamation of Israel ...
jpost.com/opinion/article-793151
Long lens glimpses of everyday life in North Korea – in pictures: AFP photographer Pedro Pardo gained access to a remote stretch of frontier in China’s ...
theguardian.com/world/gallery/2024/mar/22/long-lens-glimpses-of-everyday-life-in-north-korea-in-pictures
North Korea: Kim drives new-type battle tanks and calls to prepare for war: North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has joined his troops in training to operate ...
apnews.com/article/north-korea-kim-tank-training-us-south-244d613ea6dfaa0a38cffcb3dddc8f06
Quick Glance: North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees air warfare drills, urges realistic preparation
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw air warfare drills on Friday and urged 'realistic' preparation for combat, as reported by state media KCNA on Saturday.
- Kim expressed satisfaction with the readiness of North Korean troops and mandated training to deal with all kinds of terrain, weather, time, and the most severe conditions, according to KCNA.
- North Korea's air warfare drills took place after the joint annual exercises between South Korea and the U.S. concluded earlier this week.
- The joint drills between South Korea and the U.S. were the first since North Korea scrapped a 2018 inter-Korean military pact in November, aimed at de-escalating tensions.
A meeting of the UN body promoting equality for women starts with 5 male speakers
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Quick Glance: UN Women's Equality-Promotion Meeting: 5 Male Speakers
- The UN's premier body promoting equality for women and girls began its annual meeting with five consecutive male speakers, causing discomfort among some men and confusion among the hundreds of women in attendance.
- The first woman to speak was Chetna Gala Sinha, representing civil society, who received loud cheers when called to the podium.
- Nearly every speaker - male and female - addressed the plight of women and girls in conflict, particularly in the Israeli-Hamas war in Gaza.
- Sima Bahous, the Executive Director of UN Women, highlighted the rising backlash against gender equality and emphasized the importance of closing gender gaps to increase GDP per capita by 20%.
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