Global Issues
News headlines for “Geopolitics”, page 96
Organized crime groups increasingly embedded in gold supply chain
- UN News
The global drive for renewable energy technologies has sharply increased demand for so-called critical minerals, heightening the risk of crime, corruption, and instability across supply chains as organised crime groups infiltrate the mining industry.
A Revolution in the Working Culture at the UN
- Inter Press Service
KATHMANDU, Nepal, May 20 (IPS) - How would the UN80 Initiative, designed to mark the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations, turned out to be, if Kamala Harris had won the American presidential election in November last year?
‘Our Legal Challenge of the Funding Freeze Is Testing the Judiciary’s Ability to Check Executive Power’
- Inter Press Service
May 19 (IPS) - CIVICUS speaks with Eric Bjornlund, President and CEO of Democracy International, about the impacts of the US foreign aid freeze and the resulting legal challenges the Trump administration is facing. Democracy International is a global civil society organisation (CSO) that works for a more peaceful and democratic world.
Seafood Without Transparency is a Recipe for Disaster
- Inter Press Service
NICE, France, May 19 (IPS) - Seafood is a staple in my house – fish tacos, paella, sushi. But no matter how good it tastes, I can’t help but wonder: was my fish caught responsibly? Or did something go horribly wrong before it ever reached my plate?
Health Workers in Conflict Zones Experience an Epidemic of Violence
- Inter Press Service
BRATISLAVA, May 19 (IPS) - The international community must take action to uphold international humanitarian law, say healthcare and rights advocates, as attacks on healthcare in war zones reached a record high last year.
Drone strikes on civilian infrastructure in Port Sudan must end: UN expert
- UN News
Repeated drone strikes over the past two weeks in Port Sudan have damaged key infrastructure across the crucial Sudanese aid hub, disrupted humanitarian operations, and placed civilians in danger, a UN-appointed human rights expert has warned.
Syrians heading home find few of the basics needed to survive
- UN News
Syrians trying to rebuild their lives in their war-torn country urgently need the support of the rest of the world to help them start again, UN aid agencies insist.
UN relief chief welcomes limited Gaza aid resumption – but it’s a ‘drop in the ocean’
- UN News
The UN humanitarian affairs chief has welcomed Israel’s decision to allow limited aid to cross into Gaza after 11 weeks of complete blockade – but significantly more is needed “starting tomorrow morning”.
International Criminal Court: Deputies take over amid Prosecutor misconduct probe
- UN News
The Deputy Prosecutors of the International Criminal Court have assumed leadership of the Office of the Prosecutor following Karim Khan’s decision to take a leave of absence amid an ongoing UN investigation into allegations of misconduct against him.
Gaza: Israel ‘approaches UN’ to resume limited aid deliveries, says aid agency
- UN News
Amid intensifying Israeli bombing and ground operations in Gaza, the UN’s relief coordination agency, OCHA, said on Monday that it was in talks with Israel to re-start deliveries of lifesaving supplies to the stricken enclave.
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