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UK Bill ‘significantly erodes’ human rights and refugee protections, UN agencies warn

Concerns over legislation The Illegal Immigration Bill eliminates access to asylum for anyone who arrives “irregularly” in the UK, meaning they passed through a country – however briefly – where they did not face persecution.   The bill bars migrants from presenting refugee protection or other human rights claims, regardless of their circumstances. It has […]

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Health risks on the rise as heatwave intensifies across Europe: WMO

In an alert, the agency emphasized that heatwaves are amongst the deadliest natural hazards and WMO Senior Heat Advisor, John Nairn, told reporters that extreme temperatures are poised to grow in frequency, duration and intensity. “Repeated high night-time temperatures are particularly dangerous for human health because the body is unable to recover from sustained heat”, […]

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Sociology Unplugged: Peter Schulte’s Eye-Opening Interview on “sects” and “cults”

In a world where ideologies and sects often stir controversy and confusion, understanding the intricacies of these phenomena becomes paramount. The European Times had the rare opportunity to sit down with Peter Schulte, an esteemed social scientist and former Weltanschauungsbeauftragter (what many called a “sect/cult commissioner”), who delved into the depths of these subjects for […]

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Overview of today’s (23rd July 2023) Elections in Spain

Elections in Spain / As Spain gears up for its next general elections, scheduled to take place on the 23rd of July, 2023, political parties are preparing to engage in a fierce battle for seats in the Congress of Deputies. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the electoral process in Spain, highlighting key aspects such as the political landscape, […]

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Studying Moscow’s Coercive Campaign Against Norway: The Bear is Awake

Norway’s geopolitical position as both a neighbour of Russia and a member of NATO places it at the forefront of Moscow’s self-assertive and aggressive foreign and security policy. However, Norway’s NATO membership reduces Russia’s room for manoeuvre to actions below the threshold of armed conflict. In this article, Runar Spansvoll examines how Russia has made […]

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In Hot Water: Climate Change, IUU Fishing and Illicit Finance

For instance, the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative was launched in 2002 to facilitate the voluntary disclosure by governments and firms of the beneficial owners of extractive companies. Sadly, the initiative only targets oil, gas and mineral resources, with IUU fishing having been ignored. Meanwhile, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) highlights efforts to increase transparency around […]

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Foreign Ministries and Cyber Power: Implications of Artificial Intelligence

The field of cyber security is no stranger to hyperbole and scaremongering – including the doom rhetoric forecasting a ‘Cyber Pearl Harbour’ or ‘Cyber 9/11’. For AI, the equivalent would be debates about its existential risks that invoke Arnold Schwarzenegger’s serial portrayal of The Terminator. While both cyber security and AI share the burden of […]

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After the NATO Summit: Are We Already at War with Russia?

One of the most resounding absences from the discussion in Vilnius was what to do about Russia. Although Ukraine’s membership (or lack thereof), Sweden’s accession and debates around F-16s all loomed large, when it came to practicalities around the most pressing threat to European security, there were few strategic viewpoints presented beyond deterrence or total […]

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WFP: ‘Urgent action is needed’ to end growing humanitarian crisis in Sahel

The spillover will be devastating for both peace and stability in a region already experiencing political instability, climate extremes, food and water insecurity, and economic decline, the agency warned. Growing crisis “We are increasingly concerned about an overflow from the security crisis in the Sahel into coastal countries – particularly the Gulf of Guinea,” said […]

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Russian strikes on Ukraine ports ‘further blow to global food security’

Ms. DiCarlo strongly condemned the aerial strikes this week on the ports in Odesa, Chornomorsk and Mykolaiv, which destroyed critical infrastructure and killed or injured civilians. The attacks followed Russia’s decision on Monday to effectively end the Black Sea Initiative, the UN-brokered accord that facilitated Ukrainian grain and foodstuffs to be shipped to international markets […]

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Children forcibly separated from mothers at Syria’s Al Hol, warns top rights expert

Fionnuala Ni Aolain, UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, is the first independent rights expert to gain access to the infamous facilities Al Hol and Al Raj, as well as other places of detention. After her six-day visit to northeast Syria, Ms. Ni Aolain said […]

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The future of North Macedonia is in the EU, say the European Socialists

Executive Secretary General of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Giacomo Filibeck, met yesterday with the Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Dimitar Kovacevski. Meeting in Skopje, Executive Secretary General Filibeck and the Prime Minister of North Macedonia Kovacevski discussed the current situation and challenges in the country, as well as the country’s next steps on its European path. […]

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Sound of Freedom, Liberating Innocence: A Heroic Journey Against Sex Trafficking

“Sound of Freedom” is a 2023 movie based on the true story of Tim Ballard, a former US government agent who quits his job to rescue children from global sex traffickers [6]. The film depicts Ballard’s journey from federal agent to founder of Operation Underground Railroad, a non-profit that fights against the horrors of sex […]

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Ukraine: Do not play with nuclear Armageddon, warns UN Assembly President

Since the outbreak of the conflict, tens of thousands have lost their lives, many more have been wounded, and millions displaced within Ukraine and outside its borders. “We must remember that behind every number lies a mother, a father, a child, a grandparent. To turn a blind eye would be an affront to the memory […]

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