The recovery of Hormuz Strait Shipping is expected to take several weeks even after diplomatic efforts to end the recent Iran conflict, according to the head of one of the world’s largest tanker operators. Industry executives say shipping companies remain cautious about returning vessels to one of the world’s most strategically important maritime routes until…
Miroslav Jenča, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas with the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, provided an update of recent developments since his office’s last Council briefing in July. The country continues to grapple with issues stemming from the brutal war that killed 100,000 people across the…
Ethnic riots continue in the Indian state of Manipur despite the army being called in. The affected areas are being monitored with the help of drones and helicopters. Army and Assam Rifles personnel are also carrying out a flag march in the violence-hit areas. According to officials, more than 50 deaths have occurred due to…
At noon on Wednesday, LDC5 held a moment of celebration near Maman, the iconic bronze and stainless-steel sculpture by the artist Louise Bourgeois that towers over the main atrium at the Qatar National Convention Centre in Qatar, where the Conference has been under way since last Sunday. A celebration of motherhood, the giant statue, Ms….
Mr. Guterres praised the many African Union (AU) initiatives aimed at bringing about this vision for the continent – including Agenda 2063 a blueprint for the Africa of the future, and the Decade of Women’s Financial and Economic Inclusion – and the decision to focus on the African Continental Free Trade Area at the Summit…
