‘Act on the lessons of COVID-19’, Guterres says on Epidemic Preparedness Day 

‘Act on the lessons of COVID-19’, Guterres says on Epidemic Preparedness Day 

The COVID-19 pandemic affected hundreds of millions of lives, caused millions of deaths and inflicted devastating impacts on humanity.  After three years of unprecedented global efforts, on 5 May the World Health Organization (WHO)  declared an end to COVID-19 as a public health emergency, stressing however, that it does not mean the disease is no longer…

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Guterres urges Security Council to act over Israel-Palestine crisis as threat to international peace and security

Guterres urges Security Council to act over Israel-Palestine crisis as threat to international peace and security

In a letter to the Council, Mr. Guterres invoked Article 99, contained in Chapter XV of the Charter. This says that the UN chief “may bring to attention of the Security Council any matter which in his opinion, may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security.” In a statement to journalists along with the…

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‘Act together’ for clean air, Guterres urges

‘Act together’ for clean air, Guterres urges

Airborne contaminants are one of the most significant environmental health risks. According to the UN World Health Organization (WHO), 99 per cent of the world’s population breathes polluted air, with the exposure significantly worse in low and middle-income countries.  The pervasive nature of air pollution requires global collaboration. This year’s theme, Together for Clean Air, addresses the urgent…

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37 charges against Trump for violating the Espionage Act

37 charges against Trump for violating the Espionage Act

File photo Former US President Trump is facing 37 counts of violating the Espionage Act, sensational details of the 49-page indictment have emerged. According to sensational details of the indictment, Donald Trump was in possession of highly sensitive documents. The allegedly illegally seized document also contained information on the nuclear programme, planning of attacks. In…

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