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UN Secretary General António Guterres welcomed on Sunday a new peace deal between the United States and Iran, calling it a “critical step” toward ending the conflict.
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Georgia is undergoing one of the most serious erosions of human rights since independence, as the ruling party increasingly resorts to authoritarian practices to preserve its grip on power amid growing public discontent over its approach to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and Georgia’s relationship with the European Union, Amnesty International said today. A new […]
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In the heart of the Central African Republic (CAR), a nation long marked by conflict, Nina Mireille Yankinon stands as a symbol of resilience, leadership, and hope, dedicating her life to helping communities torn apart by war.
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UN Secretary General António Guterres welcomed on Sunday a new peace deal between the United States and Iran, calling it a “critical step” toward ending the conflict.
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Georgia is undergoing one of the most serious erosions of human rights since independence, as the ruling party increasingly resorts to authoritarian practices to preserve its grip on power amid…
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In the heart of the Central African Republic (CAR), a nation long marked by conflict, Nina Mireille Yankinon stands as a symbol of resilience, leadership, and hope, dedicating her life…
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Germany was required to incorporate the EU Pay Transparency Directive into its national law, but it has missed the deadline.
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The firm said it was ordered to block foreign nationals from accessing its state of the art Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models on national security grounds.
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Mali: GSIM must observe international humanitarian law and ensure safety of civilians as Bamako is under siege
The ongoing siege of Bamako is having unacceptable consequences for civilians’ freedom of movement and may lead to serious violations of their rights to food security, health and life, Amnesty International said today, as it called on the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) armed group to respect international humanitarian law and […]
“Family, football and the World Cup should make space for everyone”
Reflections from a trans community organizer in Beirut Y. is a Lebanese transman based in Beirut. He is a senior campaigner on gender justice. Y. is also an artist, writer and community organizer. When I was a little girl, I took a certain mischievous pleasure in getting under my father’s skin during the men’s World […]
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Islamic feminism more widespread in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Many Bosnian Muslim women want to attend mosque on Fridays and to play a greater role in decision-making. Slowly the official structures of the Islamic Community are changing.
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Ukraine: Dozens of European countries sign up to special tribunal plan to prosecute Russia
At talks in Moldova, more than 30 countries have said they will join a future special tribunal for Ukraine prosecuting Russia over its invasion. How the body will force Russians to stand trial is not clear.
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Pakistan faces pressure over mediator role in Iran war
With Pakistan stepping in the middle of a major geopolitical conflict, Islamabad is forced to balance between Washington, Tehran, Beijing and key Gulf allies. A recent US media report places it under even more scrutiny.
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UK politics: How Starmer survives as Farage waits in wings
High profile resignations, a prime minister on the edge and populists on the up — UK politics is far from dull. DW explains what’s going on in Keir Starmer’s Labour party and with Nigel Farage. And what may be next.
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US-China summit exposes Trump’s limits on Iran war, Taiwan
Donald Trump hopes to have China help him end the war in Iran, but this goal seemed far from guaranteed as he wrapped up his two-day visit to Beijing. Xi Jinping, in turn, took the chance to warn the US over Taiwan.
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Global energy and trade disruption pushing millions towards poverty
Disruptions to global energy supplies and trade corridors are driving up the cost of food, transport and essential goods worldwide, slowing economic growth and increasing pressure on vulnerable households and debt-strapped developing countries.
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World News in Brief: UN relief vehicle struck in Ukraine, emergency airdrops in South Sudan, backlash against LGBTIQ+ rights
The Secretary-General is alarmed that a clearly marked United Nations vehicle was struck twice in Kherson city in Ukraine on 14 May, his spokesperson said in a statement.
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Blackouts and shortages disrupt healthcare across Cuba
Hospitals across Cuba are suspending surgeries, struggling to keep lifesaving equipment running and facing severe medicine shortages as blackouts and fuel shortages push the country’s healthcare system deeper into crisis, senior UN officials warned on Friday.