Ambassadors were briefed by UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg, who reported on his ongoing engagement with representatives from the internationally-recognized Government, which is backed by a Saudi-led coalition, and opposing Houthi rebels, as well as regional and international actors. Mr. Grundberg said he was encouraged by the positive and detailed discussions, noting that all interlocutors…
Speaking at the daily press briefing, António Guterres welcomed Russia’s decision to continue its involvement in the Initiative, which has allowed the safe export of more than 30 million tonnes of grain and other foodstuffs from Ukraine, via its Black Sea ports, and also aims to ensure the flow of food and fertilizer from Russia,…
In addition to a revised request from the UN aid coordination office OCHA for $2.56 billion to fund its Humanitarian Response Plan – targeting some 18 million people in Sudan – the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said that it required $472 million to assist those forced to flee across the country’s borders. The revised joint…
That’s the message from UN chief António Guterres ahead of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on Thursday. Mr. Guterres insisted on the need to confront technology’s perils, including the amplification of economic inequalities, the proliferation of hate speech and disinformation, as well as the lack of governance and unchecked development of artificial intelligence, or…
File photo Gas supply has been stopped in various areas of Karachi since 2 pm due to which the citizens are facing difficulties. Gas supply has been stopped in many areas of the city including Nazimabad, North Nazimabad and Gulberg. A spokesman for Sui Southern says that there is a shortage of gas, and the…
There is a 66 per cent likelihood that the annual average near-surface global temperature between 2023 and 2027, will be more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for at least one year. Warmest year ever And there is a 98 per cent likelihood that at least one of the next five years, and the five-year period,…
Screen grab The Princess of Wales, the eldest daughter-in-law of Britain’s King Charles III, surprised schoolchildren yesterday with a surprise visit before leaving on a train trip. According to foreign media reports, Princess Kate was busy with Dame Kelly Holmes and Zara McDermott during Mental Health Awareness Week in recent days. However, yesterday, taking a…
attack on US consulate staff car in Nigeria; Photo: File Abuja: In Anambra state of Nigeria, terrorists attacked a convoy of US Embassy personnel, killing 2 policemen and 2 consular officials, while two policemen and the driver were kidnapped. According to the World News Agency, after killing the police officers and consular staff, the terrorists…
Aamir Kayani—File photo Leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Aamir Kayani says that he is leaving politics not only PTI. Aamir Mehmood Kayani was elected MNA from NA-61 on Tehreek-e-Insaaf ticket. Aamir Kayani, who left PTI, has been the president of PTI North Punjab. Aamir Kayani is one of the close associates of Chairman PTI Imran Khan….
Blast in a firecracker factory in the Indian state of West Bengal; Photo: File Calcutta: 9 people were killed and many injured in a powerful explosion in the Indian state of West Bengal. According to Indian media, a loud explosion took place in a factory manufacturing firecrackers in the state of West Bengal. A firecracker…
