Global Issues
News headlines for “Foreign Policy — Projecting Power”, page 66
Myanmar: UN chief calls for urgent access as quake toll mounts
- UN News
The UN chief on Thursday called for immediate and unrestricted humanitarian access to Myanmar, where last week’s devastating earthquakes claimed over 3,000 lives and left millions in urgent need of aid.
Sudan crisis: UN rights chief condemns extrajudicial killings in Khartoum
- UN News
The fight for Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, likely involved widespread summary executions of civilians following its recent recapture by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Thursday.
UN condemns killing of 1,000 people in Gaza since ceasefire collapse
- UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed grave concern on Wednesday over the human toll resulting from the intensified hostilities in Gaza.
Sudan: Sexual violence used as weapon of terror against women and girls
- UN News
Amid alarming reports of sexual violence being used as a weapon of terror across Sudan, UN reproductive health agency, UNFPA, is warning that over 12 million women and girls – and increasingly men and boys – are estimated to be at risk.
‘Attacks on aid workers must end,’ Security Council told
- UN News
Two senior UN officials appealed in the Security Council on Wednesday for an end to attacks against humanitarians and personnel working for the global organization.
Accountability for missing persons is ‘crucial’: UN human rights chief
- UN News
2024 saw the highest increase in missing persons in at least two decades, with 56,559 new cases recorded, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Greenland: A Brief Chronicle of a US Historical Interest
- Inter Press Service
BARCELONA, Spain, Apr 01 (IPS) - “…I am convinced that Greenland's importance to U.S. interests will grow. Thanks to geography, historical ties (…), the United States has the inside track when competing for influence in Greenland (even as the Chinese have now started making regular visits)…” This quote from a diplomatic cable sent by the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen to Washington might seem recent, perhaps just before President Trump’s abrupt announcement of his intentions to “buy” or “annex” Greenland from Denmark, but that is not the case.
Lebanon: UN expresses deep concern over latest Israeli airstrikes, in call for restraint
- UN News
The United Nations on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the latest escalation of violence in Lebanon, despite the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, following an Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut that reportedly killed four people – including a woman – and injured several others.
Sudan on brink of famine as fighting ravages Darfur, UN warns
- UN News
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is spiralling as rival militaries continue to battle for control of the country, with the UN expressing profound alarm on Monday over escalating hostilities, particularly in North Darfur.
Gaza aid worker killings: One humanitarian still missing in mass grave
- UN News
UN humanitarians and partners on Tuesday expressed deep shock at the killing of 15 colleagues on duty in southern Gaza by Israeli forces whose remains were recovered on Sunday from a shallow grave after a week-long rescue operation, noting that one worker is still missing.
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