This week, the Security Council will consider a draft resolution on a new non-UN multinational mission under the UN Charter’s Chapter VII provision allowing the use of force. “This is not a typical or old kind of peacekeeping mission,” Ambassador Robert Rae of Canada, Chair of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Ad Hoc Advisory Group…
The memorandum of understanding (MOU) allows experts from both international organizations to collaborate and share information on issues where anti-doping and public health intersect. It provides a framework to further goals on health promotion, the prevention of substance abuse and emerging drugs – and for encouraging clean and fair competition. ‘Watershed’ agreement WADA President Witold…
In a statement issued following Sunday’s mission led by the UN’s Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan, together with other senior agency officials, they heard and saw for themselves that in the city of Khankendi at least, there were no signs of damage to public buildings. “The mission was struck by the sudden manner in which the…
Global economic growth is declining to about 2.5 per cent this year, the UN said. Apart from the initial COVID-19 crisis three years ago, and the global financial crisis in 2009, this represents the weakest level since 2001. Given the size of the contribution of cities to national economies, the future of many countries will…
Speaking to reporters in Geneva on her first official day as head of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Amy Pope said that migrants were “people first” who should not be seen as a problem. That distinction was more critical than ever today, the IOM Director-General added, noting that it is almost 10 years since…
In a statement concluding a 12-day visit there, the UN expert group said that reforms including the transition to an accusatory criminal procedure, adherence to international human rights laws and introduction of a National Registry of Detentions, and an increasingly human-rights centred legal system are significant achievements. ‘Catalyst for ill-treatment’ However, they noted that “these…
Iconic photo Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) says that Sri Lanka U-19 cricket team will tour Pakistan. PCB said that one four-day and five one-day matches will be played in the series. All 6 matches will be played from 15th to 31st October at National Stadium. According to the spokesperson PCB, the Sri Lankan U-19 cricket…
Collage Photo: Social Media Pakistan became the champion of over 40 global cricket. The national team defeated the West Indies by 152 runs in the final. Pakistan’s Abdul Qadir played a key role in the team’s victory by dismissing 6 West Indies over 40 players. He topped the tournament with 28 wickets. Batting first, Pakistan…
Changed admission policy in government medical and dental colleges of Punjab The policy of admissions in government medical and dental colleges of Punjab has been changed. According to the details, the Punjab government has changed the admission policy in the government medical and dental colleges. According to the new policy, extra marks of Hafiz Quran…
Photo courtesy of Social Media Former Indian captain Ajay Jadeja has been appointed as the mentor of the Afghanistan cricket team. Ajay Jadeja has been appointed by the Afghanistan Cricket Board as a mentor for the ICC World Cup. In this regard, the Afghanistan Cricket Board says that Ajay Jadeja has joined the team as…
