Guterres urges disarmament now as nuclear risk reaches ‘highest point in decades’

Guterres urges disarmament now as nuclear risk reaches ‘highest point in decades’

Calling for disarmament now, he urged States with nuclear arsenals to lead the way across six areas for action that include dialogue and accountability. “Nuclear weapons are the most destructive weapons ever invented, capable of eliminating all life on earth. Today, these weapons are growing in power, range and stealth.  An accidental launch is one…

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Israeli-Palestinian death toll highest since 2005: UN envoy

Israeli-Palestinian death toll highest since 2005: UN envoy

It represents the highest number of fatalities since 2005 and reflects “concerning trends” seen in recent months throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territory “Palestinians and Israelis are killed and injured in near daily violence – including just hours before this briefing when another fatal shooting attack killed an Israeli in the West Bank,” he said, speaking…

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Israel-Palestine: UNICEF warns children are paying ‘the highest price’ as violence escalates

Israel-Palestine: UNICEF warns children are paying ‘the highest price’ as violence escalates

“Children continue to pay the highest price of violence,” the statement declared. “As the situation remains very volatile, UNICEF fears that an increasing number of children will suffer.” Just a few weeks into the new year, seven Palestinian children and one Israeli child had been killed and many more injured. Since 26 January alone, the terrorist attack outside…

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Appointments and transfers at the highest level in bureaucracy in Punjab, new officers appointed

Appointments and transfers at the highest level in bureaucracy in Punjab, new officers appointed

Lahore: (PNP Update) High-level appointments in the bureaucracy in Punjab, Chief Secretary Punjab, Inspector General of Police (IG) Punjab, CCPO Lahore appointed by the former government were removed from their positions while the Election Commission New officers have been appointed after the approval of OF Pakistan. Chief Secretary Punjab Abdullah Sambal was removed from his…

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