Washington DC: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday sat for his first interview since returning to the White House and targetted his predecessor former President […]
Tag: War
In Syria, top UN envoy highlights international backing for political transition
Special Envoy Geir Pedersen is on his second visit to Syria since 8 December, and told reporters in Damascus he had engaged with a broad […]
Lebanon: Food insecurity deepens following conflict, new report reveals
Developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Ministry of Agriculture, the report reveals that the impact of hostilities […]
At Davos, Guterres slams backsliding on climate commitments
Mr. Guterres was speaking at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, the exclusive event held high in the Swiss Alps where senior politicians, […]
Can’t “Just Help Themselves” To Greenland: Denmark On Trump Remark
Copenhagen: Denmark’s foreign minister said Tuesday that no country should be able to simply help themselves to another country, following US President Donald Trump’s renewed […]
A Disruptive Trump Calls For Disruptive Measures
The world is in an age of disruption, whether in politics, economy or technology. In any such era, uncertainty rises. Among nations, there will inevitably […]
World News in Brief: Hostilities in northeast Syria, response plan in Mali, Uyghur deportations in Thailand
Between 16 and 18 January, at least three civilians were killed and 14 injured in shelling and other attacks impacting Manbij, Ain al-Arab and other […]
UN rights expert calls for end to Russia’s crackdown on lawyers
Mariana Katzarova, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation, urged Russian authorities to release lawyers Vadim Kobzev, Alexei Liptser and […]
What is the World Health Organization and why does it matter?
From laboratories to battlefields, the United Nations specialised health agency has been dedicated to the wellbeing of all people since 1948. It is guided by […]
Sanju Samson’s Father Goes To War With Kerala Association After Champions Trophy Setback
The absence of wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson from India’s ICC Champions Trophy team remains one of the most baffling decisions that the Ajit […]
