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European Council President says it’s time to put multilateralism back solid ground

European Council President says it’s time to put multilateralism back solid ground

“Today, the United Nations system is sclerotic and hobbled by hostile forces. We must assume our responsibility. That means being engaged to put multilateral cooperation back on solid ground. For that, we need to: Restore trust. Resolve the most pressing problems. Repair the United Nations system.  Protecting the Charter  Trust and confidence between Member States…

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Human rights in Russia: ‘Significant deterioration’

Human rights in Russia: ‘Significant deterioration’

The UN’s Special Rapporteur for Russia, Mariana Katzarova, sounded the alarm on what she says is a pattern of suppression of civil and political rights there.  Addressing the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Ms. Katzarova voiced grave concerns over mass arbitrary arrests and the “persistent use of torture and ill-treatment.” Clear evidence Citing almost 200…

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Central African Republic leader slams West for looting Africa’s wealth, sparking today’s migrant crisis

Central African Republic leader slams West for looting Africa’s wealth, sparking today’s migrant crisis

“This escalation of the migrant crisis is one of the appalling consequences of the plundering of natural resources of countries made poor by slavery, colonization and Western imperialism, terrorism and internal armed conflicts,” said Faustin-Archange Touadéra during his speech to the annual debate of the UN General Assembly. Continuing his rebuke by referencing the recent…

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World News in Brief: Peace day, high seas treaty, Palestinian displacement rises, polio in Ukraine

World News in Brief: Peace day, high seas treaty, Palestinian displacement rises, polio in Ukraine

“People and our planet are in crisis”, the UN chief said, highlighting how conflicts continue to drive the vulnerable from their homes, while heatwaves and floods claim lives and division prevails. ‘Leave no one behind’ This year’s Peace Day coincides with the halfway point on the road to the Sustainable Development Goals, and the UN’s…

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At UN, Salva Kiir calls for support to help restore peace, ease humanitarian crisis in neighboring Sudan

At UN, Salva Kiir calls for support to help restore peace, ease humanitarian crisis in neighboring Sudan

“I am appealing to the international community to avail resources to help refugees and displaced persons who crossed into South Sudan,” Mr. Kiir told world leaders attending the UN General Assembly’s annual debate.  He added: “While the world is dealing with multiple crisis, we call for a provision of sustained support to these displaced persons…

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Ranveer Singh's World Cup anthem failed to play, fans made an interesting request to Ali Zafar

Ranveer Singh’s World Cup anthem failed to play, fans made an interesting request to Ali Zafar

File photo The official anthem created by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the World Cup 2023 could not impress cricket fans. Cricket fans were eagerly waiting for the ICC World Cup 2023 anthem, but their expectations were dashed when the anthem was released yesterday. It should be noted that the World Cup 2023 anthem…

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Pakistan women's team reached the semi-finals of the Asian Games due to rain

Pakistan women’s team reached the semi-finals of the Asian Games due to rain

File photo In the women’s cricket event of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, the quarter-final match between the teams of Pakistan and Indonesia was not possible due to rain. Pakistan women’s cricket team has qualified for the semi-finals based on better seeding. India have also qualified for the semi-finals while the two quarter-finals…

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Why the Pakistan team squad for the World Cup has not been announced yet, the reason has come to light

Why the Pakistan team squad for the World Cup has not been announced yet, the reason has come to light

File photo Among the 10 teams participating in the ICC World Cup 2023, Pakistan is the only team that has not announced a 15-member national squad so far. Regarding this, board sources claim that Chairman PCB Management Committee Chaudhry Zaka Ashraf wants the performance of Asia Cup 2023 to be evaluated first and the squad…

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