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03 June 2025, 08:15

As Ukrainian and Russian delegations meet for a second round of preliminary peace talks in Turkïye on Monday, rural communities faced their own challenge: finding something to eat.

Read the full story, “Frontline Ukrainian families face perilous task of farming mined fields”, on globalissues.org

03 June 2025, 08:15

The UN Secretary-General has called for an investigation into the killing and injury of Palestinians seeking food aid in Gaza on Sunday.

Read the full story, “Gaza: Guterres urges probe into killings at food distribution sites”, on globalissues.org

03 June 2025, 08:15

Former German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock was elected President of the General Assembly’s 80th session on Monday. Her appointment comes as the regional group that includes Western Europe takes its turn at the helm of the world body.

Read the full story, “Germany’s Annalena Baerbock elected President of the 80th General Assembly”, on globalissues.org

03 June 2025, 08:15

Flash flooding in western Nigeria at the weekend has caused devastation around the town of Mokwa in Niger state, leaving more than 150 dead and 3,000 people displaced – more than half of whom are children aged 12 and under – the UN said on Monday.

Read the full story, “Deadly flooding in Nigeria displaces thousands”, on globalissues.org

03 June 2025, 08:15

As June marks one year since the arbitrary detention of dozens of personnel from the UN, NGOs, civil society organizations and diplomatic missions by the Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen, the UN Secretary-General has reiterated his call for their release, urging they be freed “immediately and unconditionally.”

Read the full story, “UN calls for ‘immediate and unconditional’ release of aid workers arbitrarily detained in Yemen”, on globalissues.org

03 June 2025, 08:15

The UN Secretary-General on Monday reinforced his stand against all acts of antisemitism following the horrific attack in Boulder, Colorado, at the weekend and vandalism in France targeting Jewish landmarks.

Read the full story, “World News in Brief: Guterres condemns antisemitic attacks, ILO to debate pros and cons of working online, Sudan, Ukraine updates”, on globalissues.org

03 June 2025, 08:15
Scared and confused, Aseel and Afaf live in a crowded displacement tent, lacking all forms of support, even food.
03 June 2025, 08:15
The Japanese government has passed a new law that seeks to quell pop culture-inspired 'kira kira' names.
03 June 2025, 08:15
These are the key events on day 1,195 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
03 June 2025, 08:15
Elon Musk resigned from his position leading the Department of Government Efficiency. What does he leave behind?