Gaza Famine Worsens Amid International Silence and Political Tensions
Global famine-related deaths are increasing as world leaders are accused of using food supplies as a weapon, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
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"The Urgent Need for Global Action: Addressing Climate Tipping Points and Saving Our Planet"
A new report warns that the world is on a disastrous trajectory due to climate change, highlighting the urgent need for action to address the global crisis.
Medvedev warns of catastrophic consequences if nuclear weapons fall into wrong hands.
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, warned that the world would be on the brink of catastrophe if Russian nuclear weapons fell into the hands of "bandits" led by mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, who is attempting a coup. Prigozhin leads Wagner, a private army that includes thousands of former prisoners recruited from Russian jails, and has defied orders to place his troops under Defense Ministry command.
UN warns of impending global water crisis due to overconsumption and climate change.
The UN World Water Development Report warns of a looming global water crisis due to increased demand and the intensifying impacts of the climate crisis. By 2050, the number of people in cities facing water scarcity is projected to nearly double from 930 million people in 2016 to up to 2.4 billion. Without action, there will be a global crisis, says the report's lead author. Solutions include better international cooperation to avoid conflicts over water, flood and pollution control, data sharing, and efforts to reduce levels of planet-heating pollution.