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54 journalists were killed in 2024: Gaza is the most dangerous country for media
Pope calls for an agreement on a cease-fire on all fronts before Christmas
The Hague prosecutor's office is requesting an arrest warrant for the head of the Myanmar junta
Five Russian Navy ships arrive in Myanmar for joint exercises with the junta
FATF to consider blacklisting Russia next week - Politico
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Extreme weather threatens education: Asian governments close schools due to extreme heat
Bloomberg: Thailand wants to introduce a single visa for six Southeast Asian countries
Pope Francis mentions Ukraine in his Easter address and calls for hostage exchange
The International Women's Award for Courage was presented in Washington, DC
Ukraine calls on FATF to blacklist Russia amid growing ties with Iran and North Korea
The Economist: Ukrainian kamikaze drones are the weapons of the future
54 journalists were killed in 2024: Gaza is the most dangerous country for media
According to Reporters Without Borders, 54 journalists were killed in the line of duty in 2024, one third of them in Gaza. 550 media workers are imprisoned around the world, most of them in China and Myanmar.
Pope calls for an agreement on a cease-fire on all fronts before Christmas
The pope called on the international community to reach a ceasefire on all fronts by Christmas. The pontiff prayed for peace in Ukraine, the Middle East and other conflict regions.
The Hague prosecutor's office is requesting an arrest warrant for the head of the Myanmar junta
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is asking for an arrest warrant for General Min Aung Hlaing. He is accused of crimes against humanity against the Rohingya Muslim minority.
Five Russian Navy ships arrive in Myanmar for joint exercises with the junta
Five Russian ships have arrived in Myanmar for joint exercises with the ruling junta's naval forces. The exercises include a port phase in Yangon and live ammunition firing in the Kapali Sea for 5 days.
FATF to consider blacklisting Russia next week - Politico
The FATF international group will decide next week whether to blacklist Russia. Ukraine has stepped up its campaign to downgrade Russia, providing evidence of its cooperation with high-risk countries.
Flooding due to Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar kills 293 people
Myanmar reported 293 dead and 89 missing as a result of Typhoon Yagi. The disaster flooded 270,000 hectares of crops and killed more than 100,000 farm animals. The authorities appealed for international assistance.
Pope Francis once again calls to pray for Ukraine
Pope Francis called on the faithful to pray for Ukraine, Myanmar and Sudan. The pontiff also asked to prevent the expansion of the conflict in the Middle East and to eliminate discrimination in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Yesterday with Kuleba, today with Lavrov: Chinese Foreign Minister meets with Russian Minister
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with his Russian counterpart Lavrov at the ASEAN summit. This was the day after Wang Yi met with Ukrainian Minister Kuleba in China.
UN to add Israel and Hamas to list of countries that violate children's rights in conflict situations
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will report to the Security Council that Israel and Hamas violated children's rights during their conflict, potentially leading to their inclusion in the annual list of UN actors accused of crimes against children.
The number of executions in the world has increased by almost a third - Amnesty International
According to a report by Amnesty International, at least 1,153 people were executed worldwide in 2023, up 31% from the previous year, with a sharp increase in Iran and Saudi Arabia.
May 21: International Tea Day, World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Today, on May 21, fans of tea traditions, as well as lovers of this tonic drink in many countries around the world, can join the International Tea Day. It is believed that tea began to be cultivated thousands of years ago in eastern India, northern Myanmar, and southwestern China.
Extreme weather threatens education: Asian governments close schools due to extreme heat
Unprecedented heat waves in Asia and Africa have forced governments to close schools, highlighting how climate change threatens the education of millions of children.
Bloomberg: Thailand wants to introduce a single visa for six Southeast Asian countries
Thailand is proposing to introduce a single tourist visa valid in six Southeast Asian countries - Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar - to increase tourism revenues.
Pope Francis mentions Ukraine in his Easter address and calls for hostage exchange
Pope Francis called for an end to wars, including in Ukraine, and expressed hope for a general exchange of all prisoners between Russia and Ukraine.
The International Women's Award for Courage was presented in Washington, DC
The U. S. Secretary of State has awarded the 2022 International Women's Prize for Courage to 12 women from around the world who have advocated for human rights and gender equality at the risk of their lives.
Ukraine calls on FATF to blacklist Russia amid growing ties with Iran and North Korea
Ukraine has called on the FATF to blacklist Russia at its upcoming meeting due to Russia's growing financial ties with Iran and North Korea, which threaten global security.
The Economist: Ukrainian kamikaze drones are the weapons of the future
Ukrainian kamikaze drones, which are cheap, easy to operate, and have proven effective against russian troops and equipment, are called the weapon of the future by The Economist.