US, Poland join forces to counter Russian disinformation in Ukraine
The United States and Poland are creating a group to help Ukraine fight Russian disinformation, the U.S. State Department’s Global Engagement Center announced Monday. The Global Engagement Center, which works to throw a light on disinformation by what it considers…
Sudan crisis: UN health agency alerts over attack on key hospital
“WHO is appalled by the recent attack on South Hospital, the only facility with surgical capacity in El Fasher, Darfur,” the UN agency said in a post on X. “The hospital’s closure following the attack has stretched the two other…
Envoy highlights progress towards a new political landscape in Central Africa
But, briefing the Security Council, Abdou Abarry, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the region also warned that insecurity and humanitarian crises continue to plague nations. Observers had reported Chad’s presidential elections in May took place “under good conditions”,…
Youth in Haiti remain optimistic amid worsening instability
The agency surveyed over 3500 young people in early June, the majority of whom believe their rights are rarely or never respected. “When I ask children if their rights in Haiti are being respected, the answer is often a resounding:…
Support Palestinian women-led organizations at heart of Gaza aid response
UN Women published its fourth Gender Alert since the war began eight months ago, which examines the immense challenges these organizations face while also highlighting their commitment to save lives. The series of reports document how the lives of women…
Gaza: Security Council adopts US resolution calling for ‘immediate, full and complete ceasefire’
The United States-drafted text calls for Hamas to accept a ceasefire proposal announced on 31 May by President Joe Biden that has already been accepted by Israel. Adopted by a large majority with 14 votes in favour and Russia abstaining…
Civilians wounded in Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv city
At least six people were injured Monday, while houses, cars and businesses were damaged by three Russian-guided bombs on Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv, the city’s Mayor Ihor Terekhov said on Telegram. Terekhov said that there may be people still…
US reconstructive surgeons step up to help Ukrainian counterparts
After Russia invaded Ukraine, the West responded, sending military weaponry and aid to the embattled nation. But as the war drags on, there is also a need for doctors. One nonprofit is sending American surgeons to Ukraine, and Ukrainian surgeons…
Volvo shifts EV production to Belgium to avoid China tariffs
Volvo cars has started to shift production of Chinese-made electric vehicles to Belgium in the expectation that the European Union will drive ahead with a crackdown on Beijing-subsidized imports, according to a report in The Times. Volvo, which is majority-owned…
G7 to warn small Chinese banks over Russia ties, sources say
Washington — U.S. officials expect the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy democracies to send a tough new warning next week to smaller Chinese banks to stop assisting Russia in evading Western sanctions, according to two people familiar with the matter….