Singapore charges firm, director over flagging of UN-sanctioned ship
What's new: The case centers on PETREL 8, blacklisted in 2017 over banned North Korean cargo; the director faces up to 10 years in prison.
Channel News Asia, The Straits Times +1
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US walks out of UN Security Council session during France remarks
Why it matters: The clash deepens a rift after Washington opposed extending Volker Turk's term as UN human rights chief.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +2
UN Security Council backs new steps to prosecute attacks on peacekeepers
What's new: The measure gives the secretary-general 120 days to propose stronger accountability tools as prosecutions remain rare.
PBS NewsHour, The Straits Times