“Voices of Hope: Voters’ Aspirations for the Future Government”
As the 2024 elections draw near, citizens from all walks of life share their expectations, hopes, and dreams for the next government.
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Security Council debates Kosovo’s new rules on Serbian currency
The Prime Minister of Kosovo and Serbia’s President joined Council members in a heated discussion centred on new rules, which came into force on 1 February. The Central Bank of Kosovo regulation made the Euro, not the Serbian dinar, the only currency allowed for cash transactions. Kosovo declared independence in 2008, but it is not…
Stories from the UN Archive: Biggest moments in UN history
Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell briefs the UN Security Council in February 2003 on evidence of Iraq’s failure to disarm. (file) This #ThrowbackThursday, we’re featuring UN Video’s visual collage of some of the most memorable moments in UN history through its Stories from the UN Archive series. Giving viewers a front-row seat, the…
Gaza ‘buffer zone’ possible war crime: UN human rights chief
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) are reportedly destroying all buildings in the Gaza Strip that are within one kilometre of the Israel-Gaza fence and “clearing the area” to achieve this objective, he said in a statement. Mr. Türk stressed to the Israeli authorities that the Fourth Geneva Convention prohibits the occupying Power from destroying property…
World News in Brief: Ukraine nuclear power plant update, DR Congo flood response, impact of US terrorism designations
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi took stock of the safety and security situation at the plant as part of ongoing efforts to help prevent a nuclear accident during the ongoing war. Russian forces seized control of ZNPP – Europe’s largest nuclear plant – shortly after the launch of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearly…
Gazans ‘have no homes – and they have no hope’: UN chief
Speaking at a press conference at UN Headquarters in New York, the UN chief underscored the need for “real, visible, concrete steps” towards a two-State solution based on UN resolutions, international law and previous agreements. “Repeated bloody hostilities and decades of tensions and occupation have failed to provide a State for the Palestinians or…
Gazans ‘stalked by hunger, disease and death’ warns UN’s top aid official
“As the war in Gaza encroaches further into Rafah, I am extremely concerned about the safety and well-being of families which have endured the unthinkable in search of safety,” Mr. Griffiths said on X, formerly Twitter. The veteran humanitarian official’s comments came as media reports indicated that Israeli airstrikes overnight into Thursday in Rafah left…
Did Shahid Afridi also find it difficult to vote?
— File photo Due to the absence of polling equipment and staff in Karachi, the voting process was delayed at several polling stations of NA-236 and the voters were forced to return home. According to reports, polling in National Assembly Constituency NA 236 and Provincial Constituency 100 in Askari Phase 4 of Karachi started at…
Cricketer Haris Rauf clarified his role
— File photo Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf clarified his role in general elections 2024, the video went viral on social media. Islamabad Capital Police has launched a special campaign ‘Mirakardar’ in connection with Election 2024. In this regard, a short video has also been released on social media. The message has been given through…
Australia’s decision to bowl first against Pakistan
Photo courtesy of Social Media In the second semi-final of the U-19 Cricket World Cup, Australia won the toss and decided to bowl first against Pakistan. In the first semi-final of the event, the Indian team defeated South Africa. The final of the U-19 Cricket World Cup will be played on February 11. setTimeout(function(){ !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)…