Speaking via video, he said more than 220,000 Palestinians had been killed or injured over nearly two years of fighting – most of them women, […]
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Post-war Somalia proves multilateralism can make the world a better place, says President
Somalia’s story is one of “real national effort supported by truly committed international partners,” he said, referring to the country’s transition from all-out civil conflict […]
Yemen calls for ‘firm international action’ to counter global threat posed by Houthis
Since 2014, Yemen has been engulfed in conflict between the internationally recognised government and Houthi militants (formally known as the Ansar Allah movement). A fragile […]
Haiti demands a new international force and reparations from France
At the heart of his speech was the urgency of breaking free from spiralling violence, alongside a call to close what he described as two […]
We have no choice but to fight, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy tells world leaders
“No one but ourselves can guarantee security,” he said. “Only strong alliances. Only strong partners. And only our own weapons.” He argued that international law […]
Kenya’s Ruto demands permanent African seat on the Security Council, highlights support for Haiti
He demanded reforms that would provide at least two permanent seats with full rights – including the power to veto – and two additional nonpermanent […]
World News in Brief: WHO reaffirms safety of vaccines, appeal for Sudanese civilians trapped in El Fasher, DR Congo Ebola outbreak update
“Extensive research, including large-scale studies over the past decade, has found no consistent association,” the agency said in a statement, urging expectant mothers to follow the […]
UNGA hosts first ever development finance summit to boost SDGs
“This Biennial Summit is not just another meeting,” said UN Secretary General António Guterres. “It is the first of its kind.” Attended by top politicians, […]
SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Ambassadors look for diplomatic way forward in Gaza and Ukraine
The UN Secretary-General told the Security Council on Tuesday that growing recognition for Palestine has created new political momentum in favour of a two-State solution, […]
Failure to end Gaza war undermining world’s credibility, UN chief warns
The high-level meeting attended by foreign ministers and senior officials – came amid Israel’s intensifying military operation to wrest full control of Gaza City, growing […]