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Russia June 2, 2022

Russia-induced global food crisis pushes 49M to 'brink' of famine, starvation: expert warns

Russia's war in Ukraine has sparked a global food crisis with 49 million facing famine. Now, experts are worried the world faces an increased security threat.

UNITED NATIONS June 1, 2022

Haley calls for UN Human Rights chief to be fired after 'Chinese propaganda tour' to Xinjiang

Nikki Haley on Wednesday called for the United Nations to fire its human rights chief after a controversial trip to Xinjiang, which Haley dubbed a “Chinese propaganda tour."

Asia May 31, 2022

Philippines files diplomatic protest against China in sea feud

The Philippines has filed a new diplomatic protest against China after the country imposed an annual fishing ban in the disputed waters of the South China Sea.

China May 30, 2022

Shanghai to lift lockdown restrictions on June 1

Shanghai, China's largest city, is set to end its two-month-long COVID-19 lockdown on June 1, allowing the city's 25 million residents to leave their homes.

Ukraine May 27, 2022

Russia war will have 'shattering' effect on food shortages in Africa: 'you're going to see governments fall'

Russia's war in Ukraine will have devastating consequences globally and officials are sounding the alarm that governments may fall amid the global food crisis.

Afghanistan May 27, 2022

Afghanistan's Taliban urged by UN Security Council to lift restrictions on women, girls

The U.N. Security Council presses the Taliban to reverse policies restricting freedoms for Afghan women and girls. Still, few are expecting real change.

Afghanistan May 25, 2022

UN: More than 1M children in Afghanistan could face severe malnutrition

A United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund report found that 1.1 million children in Afghanistan are expected to suffer from severe wasting this year.

Hong Kong May 25, 2022

Hong Kong Catholic diocese cancels Tiananmen memorial for first time, terrified of CCP reaction

The Archdiocese of Hong Kong has canceled its Tiananmen Square Massacre memorial for the first time ever.

China May 25, 2022

Chinese President Xi defends human rights record to UN chief

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with United Nations (UN) human rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Wednesday, defending his country's record on the issue. This is the first visit to China by a human rights commissioner since 2005.

Russia May 24, 2022

Russia slams long-time diplomat who quit over war in Ukraine: 'He is against us'

Moscow condemned comments made by a Russian diplomat to the United Nation in his resignation letter when he condemned President Vladimir Putin.