The city of Manaus, sitting at the confluence of the black waters of the Rio Negro and the muddy waters of the upper Rio Solimões (or Amazon River), is usually frequented by boats which transport tourists and deliver supplies to the city’s factories, says the Guardian. But today boats struggle
The Russia-Ukraine war has led to large-scale loss of life and the displacement of more than 6.2 million Ukrainian refugees as of July, according to the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (U.N.H.C.R). Recent political developments suggest shifts in international support and co-operation, which may shape the possibility of achieving a
The U.N. and the International Committee of the Red Cross (I.C.R.C.) called for the establishment of regulations on autonomous weapon systems, in a joint press release issued on October 5th. Autonomous weapons systems are ones which “select targets and apply force without human intervention,” according to the letter. The U.N.
