Russia is spying to target our critical infrastructure, the Netherlands

Russia is spying to target our critical infrastructure, the Netherlands

The Netherlands North Sea hydroelectric system. The Netherlands’ Military Intelligence Agency (MIVD) claims that Russia has sought to obtain information to target critical infrastructure in the North Sea. The head of the Dutch agency, General Han Swin Linz, told a news conference that a Russian naval vessel was identified near an infrastructure that generates wind…

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Korean Peninsula ‘must be an area for cooperation’, Security Council hears

Korean Peninsula ‘must be an area for cooperation’, Security Council hears

Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari, who briefed the Council on Monday afternoon, reiterated the UN Secretary-General’s strong condemnation of the launch and his appeal for action to reduce tensions on the Korean Peninsula.  “The Secretary-General deeply regrets the divisions that have prevented the international community from acting on the DPRK, as well as on other threats…

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On World Day of Social Justice, deeper dialogue across ‘real economy’ can drive progress, UN deputy chief says

On World Day of Social Justice, deeper dialogue across ‘real economy’ can drive progress, UN deputy chief says

“We must develop fairer, more balanced policies that generate the political buy-in to drive change,” Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said in a video message. “What is also needed is a deeper social dialogue with actors across the real economy.” The day’s theme focuses on strengthening global solidarity and re-building trust in government by overcoming barriers…

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Syria-Türkiye: Three border crossings now operational for earthquake aid delivery

Syria-Türkiye: Three border crossings now operational for earthquake aid delivery

Ten trucks transporting shelter and other items from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) crossed into northern Aleppo through the Al-Ra’ee border crossing earlier that day, said Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, at a press conference in New York.  “This is the first UN convoy through this border crossing since the Government of…

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