In a tradition that started when he served as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to shine a light on Muslim communities in distress, Mr. Guterres is slated to arrive in Cairo on Saturday, where he will reiterate his urgent calls for a humanitarian ceasefire and the cessation of violence, notably in Gaza and Sudan….
Achieving peace is neither automatic nor a vision, Mr. Guterres said in a video message to a special event on youth for peace. “Peace is the result of action. Let us commit to build, drive and sustain peace for all,” he emphasized. The event showcased the actions and commitments of young people – in their…
A plaque is installed on the pillar built for the main gate of the concentration camp. Britain has opened an investigation into a concentration camp built by Hitler on the tiny island of Alderney under its control after 80 years. Alderney was occupied by the German government during World War II. According to British media…
File photo The biggest air exercise in NATO’s history ‘Air Defender 23’ has started today in Germany. The exercise will continue till June 23, with 250 aircraft from 25 countries taking part. The number of participating officials from all countries is 10 thousand. In Germany, hundreds of people protested outside the Winstorf air base against…
Russia has launched an investigation into the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in the Russian-controlled Ukrainian territory. According to the news agency from Moscow, the Russian Investigative Committee says that it has started an investigation into the dam that collapsed last night. The news agency says that Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for…
Asia’s top security summit began in Singapore today, and will continue till June 4. The Shangri-La Dialogue is attended by senior military officers, diplomats, arms manufacturers and security analysts from around the world. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver the keynote speech, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and China’s Defense Minister Li Shengfu will…
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—File photo The in-camera session of the National Assembly has started, which Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf is presiding over. On the occasion of the in-camera session, all except the employees of the National Assembly Secretariat were sent back from the Parliament House. According to sources, apart from members of the National Assembly, ministers and advisors,…
The UN chief drew a parallel between the spirit of “understanding and compassion” which characterizes Ramadan, and the mission of the United Nations, “to foster dialogue, unity and peace.” “In these challenging times, my thoughts are with those facing conflict, displacement and suffering. I join everyone observing Ramadan to call for peace, mutual respect and…
The envoy was addressing ambassadors at what he called a “unique juncture” in the efforts to promote lasting peace and security in the West African country. “Mali is ushering in a critical year in terms of returning to constitutional order,” he said, with several votes scheduled starting in March. Work in progress Mr….
