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29 May 2025, 08:15

In early summer 2024, Squadron Leader Sharon Mwinsote Syme of Ghana ventured into sector North of Abyei, a disputed region between Sudan and South Sudan where she was deployed as a military gender advocate with the UN Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA).

Read the full story, “‘We are women like you’: UN honours peacekeepers for work in gender empowerment”, on globalissues.org

29 May 2025, 08:15

Russian drone attacks against civilians in the Kherson region of Ukraine constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes, independent UN-appointed human rights investigators concluded in a new report published on Wednesday.

Read the full story, “‘My husband died in my arms’: Russian drone attacks on Ukrainians amount to crimes against humanity, UN investigators report”, on globalissues.org

29 May 2025, 08:15

UNITED NATIONS, May 28 (IPS) - A greater understanding and appreciation of the world’s oceans is needed to protect them. As the global community prepares to convene for the ocean conference, they must also prepare to invest in scientific efforts and education that will bolster their joint efforts.

Read the full story, “UNOC3: Bringing Ocean Education and Science to the Global Agenda”, on globalissues.org

29 May 2025, 08:15

STOCKHOLM / BANGKOK, May 28 (IPS) - The World Health Organization (WHO) for this year’s World No Tobacco Day (May 31) has chosen the theme, “Unmasking the Appeal”,?to reveal the tactics employed by the tobacco and nicotine industries to make their harmful products enticing, particularly to young people.

Read the full story, “Unmasking Harm Reduction: Youth Demand Action on Tobacco Industry’s New Tactics”, on globalissues.org

29 May 2025, 08:15

Gaza’s population is being “starved and denied the very basics,” while the region stands at a dangerous crossroads, the UN’s Middle East peace envoy warned the Security Council Wednesday, urging immediate action to halt the violence, restore aid, and advance a two-State solution before time runs out.

Read the full story, “Gaza: Top UN envoy calls on Israel to end devastating strikes, starvation of civilians”, on globalissues.org

29 May 2025, 08:15
Oklahoma City Thunder closed out the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 and advanced to their first NBA finals since 2012.
29 May 2025, 08:15
An Israeli attack on Sanaa airport has destroyed the last passenger plane operated by the country’s main airline.
29 May 2025, 08:15
Panel of judges finds Trump overstepped authority by imposing across-the-board duties on imports from trade partners.
29 May 2025, 08:15
Ngugi's work critiqued both British colonialism in Kenya and postcolonial Kenyan society.