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The Overlooked Challenge of Peacekeeping: Family Separation
Research has identified family separation as a key challenge for personnel with caring responsibilities deploying to UN peace operations, affecting well-being, mental health, and operational performance. Australia’s renewed focus on defence capability and personnel wellbeing is welcome. Yet one significant factor shaping personnel performance remains largely unaddressed: family separation during deployment.
Women’s In/Security in Kosovo’s 2025 Elections
In 2025, the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security will mark its 25th anniversary in a climate of growing uncertainty for gender equality and women’s security. The landmark resolution has provided a tool to advance women’s representation in Kosovo’s political and peace processes, yet despite some advancements, ongoing ethno-nationalist narratives risk derailing progress towards gender equality.
Women’s In/Security in Kosovo’s 2025 Elections - Lauren Lowe
Aa Aa Aa - A + In 2025, the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security will mark its 25th anniversary in a climate of growing uncertainty for gender equality and women’s security. The landmark resolution has provided a tool to advance women’s representation in Kosovo’s political and peace processes, yet despite some advancements, ongoing ethno-nationalist narratives risk derailing progress towards gender equality.
William Fichtner replaces Dennis Quaid as Rick Kirkham on Peacock's 'Joe Exotic'
William Fichtner is starring in Peacock's "Joe Exotic" series as Rick Kirkham, a role previously held by Dennis Quaid. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo William Fichtner (L) and his wife, Kymberly Kalil, attend the premiere of "Elysium" in August 2013. File photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo William Fichtner (L) and his wife, Kimberly Kalil, attend the premiere of "Phantom" in February 2013.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to Col. Ralph Puckett Jr.
U.S. President Joe Biden places the Medal of Honor on Army Col. Ralph Puckett during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Pool photo by Stefani Reynolds/UPI | License Photo U.S. President Joe Biden (R) participates in a prayer during a Medal of Honor ceremony for Army Col. Ralph Puckett (C) in the East Room of the White House. Pool photo by Stefani Reynolds/UPI | License Photo U.S. President Joe Biden (R) and Col.
Colonial Pipeline CEO will testify in June 9 hearing on cyberattack
May 21 (UPI) -- The Committee of Homeland Security will hold a full committee hearing on June 9 with the Colonial Pipeline CEO testifying about a ransomware attack on the company's networks. Joseph Blount is scheduled to appear before the House Homeland Security Committee on June 9, when lawmakers will question him about the May 7 cybersecurity attack that U.S. officials have blamed on a criminal hacking gang in Russia.
White House: Dating apps to add vaccination badges, "super swipes"
May 21 (UPI) -- The White House has asked dating apps to add badges to profiles to indicate who has been vaccinated, the administration said Friday. Officials said the badges will aid President Joe Biden's goal of vaccinating 70% of American adults by July 4. Senior White House COVID-19 adviser Andy Slavitt told reporters during a briefing Friday that dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, Match, OkCupid, Bumble, BLK and other dating sites are joining the effort.
With 2 possible storms in Atlantic basin, 2021 hurricane season could begin early
May 21 (UPI) -- The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is threatening to begin early for the seventh year in a row, with two potential storms on the horizon -- one in the Atlantic and one in the Gulf of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center said either, or both, could develop into a named subtropical storm Friday. One disturbance is in the central Atlantic Ocean near Bermuda. The NHC said it has about a 90% chance of becoming a named storm over the next 48 hours.
NYC's Little Island Park, floating in the Hudson River, opens to public
May 21 (UPI) -- New York City's long-awaited Little Island Park, a public man-made park floating in the Hudson River, officially opened on Friday. It provides natural spaces to explore and new venues for live performances and cultural events. Friday is the first day it's open to the public. Mostly funded by media mogul Barry Diller through The Diller/von Furstenberg Family Foundation, the park sits on 132 tulip-shaped pods just off Manhattan and spans 4 miles.
Amazon shutting down Prime Now rapid delivery platform
May 21 (UPI) -- Retail giant Amazon announced Friday that it's shutting down its standalone Prime Now grocery delivery platform and moving its customers over to the company's main app and website. Customers have been able to use Prime Now for expedited delivery of groceries and other items. Amazon said the service, launched in 2014, will be retired worldwide by the end of the year.
Apple CEO Tim Cook takes witness stand for first time ever in antitrust case
Apple CEO Tim Cook has never before appeared in federal court, but will do so Friday when he takes the stand in a civil case brought by Epic Games. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo At the heart of the case is the highly successful game Fortnite, developed by Epic Games. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Epic says that Apple charges up to 30% for in-app purchases on Apple devices and has essentially monopolistic control over the sector.
President Joe Biden to host South Korean President Moon Jae-in at White House Friday
Korean President Moon Jae-in (L) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi walk at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to deliver remarks at her offices. Pool Photo by Chip Somodevilla/UPI | License Photo President Joe Biden delivers remarks Thursday in the Cross Hall at the White House in Washington, D.C. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo South Korean President Moon Jae-in removes his mask before speaking at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.
Smithsonian's National Zoo reopens Friday with debut of giant panda cub
Xiao Qi Ji, a 9-month old male giant panda cub, is seen Thursday playing in a tree at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The zoo reopens to the public Friday after six months of closure. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo Xiao Qi Ji, a 9-month old male giant panda cub, is seen Thursday playing at a tree at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The zoo reopens to the public Friday after six months of closure.
U.S. sanctions Houthi leaders accused of worsening humanitarian crisis
May 21 (UPI) -- The Biden administration has imposed sanctions against two senior Houthi rebel leaders, accusing them of pursuing actions in Yemen to prolong the Middle Eastern country's civil war and deepen its humanitarian crisis. Of the two sanctioned on Thursday, the Treasury said in a statement that Muhammad Abd Al-Karim al-Ghamari was being targeted through an executive order aimed at blocking the property of those who threaten peace, security and stability in Yemen.
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