Tag: UN
The US to seek Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council.
The United States plans to seek Russia's suspension from the UN Human Rights Council after reports of potential war crimes in Ukraine. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield cited evidence of violence against civilians in Bucha, near Kyiv, calling for Russia to be held accountable for its actions during the ongoing conflict.
Poland to end Russian oil imports; Germany warns on gas.
Poland moves to cut Russian oil by year-end, with Germany cautioning on gas conservation as European energy landscape shifts due to conflict with Russia.
US seeks tighter UN sanctions after N. Korea missile test
The United States is pushing for stricter UN sanctions following North Korea's test of its largest intercontinental ballistic missile. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vows to expand nuclear capabilities, signaling continued confrontation with the US and defiance of international pressure.
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Ukraine war imperils wheat, but farmers are in no rush to...
The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has dramatically impacted global wheat markets, threatening food security in multiple regions. With wheat prices surging by a third since the invasion, farmers are cautiously considering expanding wheat production to capitalize on market conditions while navigating challenges like drought and increasing fuel costs.
UN chief: Don’t let Russia crisis fuel climate destruction.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautions that countries rushing to replace Russian energy supplies may undermine climate goals by defaulting to high-carbon alternatives, calling fossil fuel addiction a path to "mutually assured destruction"
