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Map of Mali locating the town of Bourem which armed groups claimed to have captured from the Malian army Tuesday

Armed Groups In Mali Claim Assault On Key Northern Town

Armed groups from northern Mali on Tuesday claimed they captured the key town of Bourem, between Gao and Timbuktu, before pulling out, fuelling fears of the collapse of a peace deal between the ex-rebels and government forces.
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The idea of "de-globalisation" has gained traction since the war in Ukraine and pandemic-related lockdowns in China disrupted supply chains

WTO Warns Of 'First Signs' Of Trade De-globalisation

The de-globalisation of international trade is far from being a reality, but "the first signs of fragmentation" are appearing, the WTO warned Tuesday, concerned of the effects of the phenomenon on growth and development.
Leaders of small island nations bring their case for protection of the world's oceans to the UN maritime court

Small Islands Take Ocean Protection Case To UN Court

Leaders of nine small island states turned to the UN maritime court on Monday to seek protection of the world's oceans from catastrophic climate change that threatens the very existence of entire countries.

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