The annual UNGA gets underway today in New York. Though there are some notable no-shows among the permanent members of the Security Council. In the next days the progress of achieving the Millennium Development Goals will be reviewed and climate and health will dominate side discussions.
Read MoreUkrainian officials say they are targeting towns in the eastern Donbas region after making a series of gains in a rapid counter-offensive. Meanwhile a Ukrainian official says his country will need billions of dollars in budget support for an indefinite period.
Read MoreRussian forces have suffered heavy losses during a Ukrainian offensive aimed at recapturing territory in the southern region of Kherson. Russian energy giant, Gazprom, says it can’t restart the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline to Europe due to an oil leak and complications created by western sanctions.
Read MoreUkraine President Volodymyr Zelensky warns his people to brace for a strong attack from Russian forces in the east of the country as authorities there warn people to leave immediately. The appointment of a new Russian general to lead operations in Ukraine is likely seen by the Kremlin to give better organization to what has been a humiliating performance by Russian forces
Read MoreAs the United States surpasses the grim milestone of 100,000 deaths we survey the situation of Covid-19 in North America and several other regions. Will Africa become the next hotspot?
Read MoreAs the Covid-19 pandemic makes it terrifying march around the globe, ravaging the economy along with it, we are at a point where things could still get worse before they get better.
Read MoreA new report presents a pessimistic future for children, especially from the threats presented by climate change, poor nutrition and aggressive commercial marketing. Experts suggest kids in wealthier countries are no longer at an advantage over their peers in poorer countries and that it’s the rich countries which are threatening the future of all children.
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