Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams Biden admin's "indefensible" move
The decision by the U.S. and eight other countries to pause funding for a predominantly Palestinian-run humanitarian aid operation in Gaza has drawn criticism.
UN chief warns US and 8 allies over blocking Gaza aid
The international body reacted after nine countries suspended funding following reports that an agency's workers took part in the Hamas attack in October.
Beijing's warning to US ally: "China will not allow it"
Manila's announced upgrades to military outposts in the Beijing-claimed South China Sea has raised the stakes in the territorial feud.
Activists pressure Biden to punish China-backed authorities
Most of the leaders of the 2019 protests that shook Hong Kong are now in prison or exile and the president is being urged to do something about it.
Russia's defense industry strips fridges for "spare parts": UK official
James Kariuki said that Moscow's military had been "set back 18 years" after nearly two years of war in Ukraine.
Russia accuses US of giving Ukraine "old junk" weapons
A Kremlin official said the U.S. gives Ukraine old weapons while using money it makes from the war to bolster its military.
Meghan Markle's empowered speech goes viral
"When I was just 11 years old, I unknowingly and somehow accidentally became a female advocate," Meghan said in 2015.
Congress Must Approve Ukraine Aid and Hunger Relief Quickly
It's imperative we increase funding for global food aid to help the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) and other charities providing relief.
China's top diplomat suggests US-led airstrikes against Houthis are illegal
China's reaction to the Houthi attacks has shed light on Beijing's commercial interest in the region.
Alabama's nitrogen gas execution could break international law—UN
The U.N. human rights office has called on Alabama to halt its plans to execute Kenneth Smith using nitrogen gas on January 25.
Spurious but Serious: South Africa's Genocide Charge Against Israel
The genocide charge is spurious despite the huge death toll in Gaza, and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is both political and toothless.
Vietnam pledges human rights reform by year 2099
Freedom House gave Vietnam a score of 19 out of 100 in the 2023 edition of its Freedom in the World report.
What COP28's Outcome Means for Iraq
Iraq waits patiently for the nations sharing its water resources to rise to the challenge of distributing it fairly, like their predecessors in Mesopotamia did over 4,500 years ago.
Iran's nuclear escalation worries US as tensions mount
Iran has tripled its rate of production of near weapons-grade uranium in recent weeks, according to a new report.
Azerbaijan Rewarded a Year After the Lachin Corridor Blockade and Genocide
From a blockade to war, Azerbaijan successfully executed crimes of genocide before winning the global bid to host COP29.
Blood and Oil—How Azerbaijan Greenwashes Its Human Rights Record
Environmentalism and human rights are not mutually exclusive.
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"Historic" COP28 calls for a transition away from fossil fuels, at last
A call for an energy transition, an emphasis on nature and more money for those hardest hit by climate impacts: Here's what COP28 accomplished.
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COP28 looks to nature for help against climate change
COP28 produced more money to protect the forests and other ecosystems that can draw down CO2. But new data shows fossil fuels still threaten protected forests.
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As COP28 nears its end, no agreement in sight to end fossil fuels
Climate advocates and leaders of low-lying island nations expressed disappointment in a draft of the final COP28 report that lacks a call to end fossil fuels.
Russia eyes Arctic expansion
Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov called for the "full-scale development" of Arctic regions beyond Russia's 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemns "shameful" Biden admin
The U.S. blocked a Friday U.N. resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and unconditional release of all hostages.
Hamas condemns US veto of UN Gaza ceasefire resolution
The resolution would have demanded an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Hundreds of North Korean defectors at risk after China's mass deportation
Rights groups want the United States to take the lead in bringing international pressure to bear on China for putting refugees at risk of imprisonment or worse.
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Newsweek's Better Planet COP28 panel addresses the green transition
At the United Nations COP28 climate talks in Dubai, Newsweek's Better Planet hosted a panel discussion on opportunities to green the economy and cut emissions.
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Record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP28, environmentalists say
An analysis of attendees at the U.N.'s COP28 climate talks finds a record 2,456 people an environmental group considers to be fossil fuel lobbyists.
NATO leader issues dire warning about "dangerous" Putin victory
NATO's General Secretary said Europe must solve fragmentation within defense industries to ensure Ukraine's demand for munitions.
Stop Using India and China As Excuses To Do Nothing on Climate Change
Smart climate policies also help local environments, public health, justice, national security, and the economy.
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Drought unfolding as "unprecedented" planetary-scale emergency
Drought is claiming more lives than ever before, as well as causing more economic loss and seriously affecting some areas of society, a report states.
Believe Women—Except Israelis Like Me
We owe it to the survivors who are still traumatized and to the memory of the girls and women who lost their lives on that most horrific of days to care.
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The five things and people to watch at the UN COP28 climate talks
As the warmest year ever recorded winds down, here are the key people and issues to watch as climate negotiators gather this week in Dubai for the U.N.'s COP28.