UN envoy reports on progress towards Yemen peace agreement — Global Issues

UN envoy reports on progress towards Yemen peace agreement — Global Issues

Ambassadors were briefed by UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg, who reported on his ongoing engagement with representatives from the internationally-recognized Government, which is backed by a Saudi-led coalition, and opposing Houthi rebels, as well as regional and international actors. Mr. Grundberg said he was encouraged by the positive and detailed…

UN envoy reports on progress towards Yemen peace agreement — Global Issues

Russia confirms participation in grain deal for at least 60 more days — Global Issues

Speaking at the daily press briefing, António Guterres welcomed Russia’s decision to continue its involvement in the Initiative, which has allowed the safe export of more than 30 million tonnes of grain and other foodstuffs from Ukraine, via its Black Sea ports, and also aims to ensure the flow of…

UN envoy reports on progress towards Yemen peace agreement — Global Issues

UN rights expert exposes $1 billion ‘death trade’ in arms for Myanmar military — Global Issues

The report states that some “UN Member States are enabling this trade” through a combination of outright complicity, lax enforcement of existing bans, and easily circumvented sanctions, according to a news release from the UN rights office OHCHR. Access to advanced weaponry “Despite overwhelming evidence of the Myanmar military’s atrocity…

Will COP28 Catch the Next Green Wave Or Will It Wipe Out? — Global Issues

Will COP28 Catch the Next Green Wave Or Will It Wipe Out? — Global Issues

UAE’s role as COP28 host will be judged on results. Will COP deliver an operational and meaningful loss and damage fund? Will it produce a global stocktake that invigorates international action? How will discussions on a new global finance goal shape up? And will Sultan Al Jaber’s overtures towards the…

Why Quality Seeds Are among the Most Valuable Currency in Climate Finance for Africa — Global Issues

Why Quality Seeds Are among the Most Valuable Currency in Climate Finance for Africa — Global Issues

Joy of Marketing – Ethiopia. Credit: International Seed Federation Opinion by Michael Keller (vaud, switzerland) Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Inter Press Service Michael Keller is Secretary General of International Seed Federation VAUD, Switzerland, May 16 (IPS) – At long last, momentum is growing for an overdue rethink of climate finance and…

Taliban Reign of Terror of Flogging, Rape and Torture Instils Fear in Afghans — Global Issues

Taliban Reign of Terror of Flogging, Rape and Torture Instils Fear in Afghans — Global Issues

Most women and children in Afghanistan are living in poverty and under a threat of violence. by Anonymous Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Inter Press Service May 16 (IPS) – The author is an Afghanistan-based female journalist, trained with Finnish support before the Taliban take-over. Her identity is withheld for security…

Are Countries Ready for AI? How they can Ensure Ethical & Responsible Adoption — Global Issues

Are Countries Ready for AI? How they can Ensure Ethical & Responsible Adoption — Global Issues

Credit: UNESCO Opinion by Yasmine Hamdar – Keyzom Ngodun Massally – Gayan Peiris (united nations) Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, May 16 (IPS) – From ChatGPT to deepfakes, the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) has recently been making headlines. But beyond the buzz, there are real benefits…

Security situation in Sahel remains very worrying, Security Council warned — Global Issues

Security situation in Sahel remains very worrying, Security Council warned — Global Issues

“Non-State armed groups continue to carry out large-scale attacks against civilian and military targets and engage in clashes over access to resources, territorial control and influence,” said Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, part of the political and peacebuilding affairs department, and UN Peace Operations. The Council…