The Kuwaiti Ambassador to the United States has been appointed Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Organization
Kuwait’s ambassador to the US, Jassim Al-Badawi, has been appointed as the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Organization (GCC). Naif Al-Hajraf’s term as Secretary General will be completed today,…
Global growth will be weak in 2023 before rebounding next year: IMF
The IMF estimates growth at 2.9 per cent this year, falling from 3.4 per cent in 2022 and reaching 3.1 per cent in 2024. This represents a slight adjustment, 0.2…
Peace in South Sudan hinges on local accountability, landmark Peacebuilding Commission meeting hears
“Our priority in 2023 is to take a ‘peace to people’ approach with the Government’s facilitation,” Stephen Par Kuol, Minister of Peacebuilding of South Sudan, told the Commission, via video…
Deny legitimacy of Myanmar’s military junta, UN expert urges
The State Administration Council (SAC) is illegal and illegitimate, Special Rapporteur Thomas Andrews said at the launch, co-hosted by the democracy and electoral assistance body, International IDEA. He called on…
Saudi Arabia a strategic partner in UN support for Palestine refugees, amid concern over escalating violence
In a first since 2020, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini visited Saudi Arabia on 28 and 29 January at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Longtime Saudi solidarity with…
Mali: Independent rights experts call for probe into Wagner Group’s alleged crimes
The rights experts – who include the UN Working Group on Mercenaries – said that a “climate of terror and complete impunity” has surrounded Wagner’s activities in the northwest African…
IOM steps up support as Rohingya refugee numbers rise in Southeast Asia
Almost 3,300 arrived in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand last year, the UN agency said, a roughly 290 per cent rise over the 850 people recorded in 2021. IOM urged States…
Balancing petrol production; Saudi crown prince’s call to the Russian president
Saudi Arabia and Russia’s leadership discuss oil production; Photo: File Riyadh / Moscow: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has telephoned Russian President Vladimir Putin for stability in the global…
Objections to PTI’s request against the Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab
Islamabad: Registrar Supreme Court has raised objections on the application against Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi. Registrar Supreme Court returned the application of Tehreek-e-Insaf with objections. It was…
Lahore Qalandars announced to open a sports outlet for cricket fans
Photo: Screen grab Lahore Qalandars announced to open a sports outlet for cricket fans. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Atif Rana says that Lahore Qalandars and all cricket fans are building…