Describing the national vision for 2030, Faisal bin Farhan Al Furhan Al-Saud said it centred on promoting development for future generations and empowering women and young people by developing their creativity. Human rights are of utmost importance, he said, adding that Saudi Arabia has adopted laws to protect its citizens and is also working on…
Sergey Lavrov said power was slipping through the hands of the old order, dominated by Washington, which has long rejected the principle of equality. Americans and Europeans “make all sorts of promises…and then just don’t fulfil them”, he told delegates. Quoting President Vladimir Putin, he said the West was “truly an empire of lies” which…
Armed groups control areas of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and some towns, blocking roads, driving citizens from their homes, and forcing the closure of schools, hospitals and businesses. Lives in danger The “non-exhaustive” list of violations and crimes they have committed includes massacres, kidnappings, pillaging, sexual violence, human trafficking and child recruitment, he said. Insecurity has…
Addressing the annual high-level general debate of the UN General Assembly, the Prime Minister empahasized that the coalition has adopted a programme with crucial priorities aimed at immediate implementation for the benefit of the Iraqis. These priorities include the creation of employment opportunities, the eradication of poverty, the fight against corruption, and the enactment of…
Robert Abela told leaders gathered for the UN General Assembly’s annual debate that the voices of all countries – large and small, rich and poor – and of all elements for civil society must be heard and play a role in building and sustaining a better world. “We must build a new age of security….
He highlighted Nepal’s unique position as regards climate change, saying that even with low emissions, vast forested areas that help preserve biodiversity, Nepal “suffers unfairly from climate crisis.” “This kind of mismatch must be addressed,” the Prime Minister said, urging a mechanism to compensate countries making a positive difference in greening the planet. “On our…
Javed Akram – File photo Caretaker Health Minister Punjab Dr. Javed Akram has said that eye treatment through health card in private hospitals has been suspended for 2 weeks. In this regard, he says that the health card will continue uninterruptedly in the province. Dr. Javed Akram said that there is room for improvement in…
File photo Caretaker Health Minister Punjab Dr. Javed Akram has said that the current vaccine for dengue is not that effective, work is going on to make it more effective. Talking to the media in Lahore, Dr. Javed Akram said that citizens’ cooperation is required for complete control of dengue, dengue in Pakistan affects adults…
RUS President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed BRICS expansion and the G20 meeting. According to a statement issued by the Kremlin, bilateral relations were discussed between the two leaders in a telephone conversation. Putin and Modi agreed to increase cooperation in trade, energy and space sectors. It should be noted that…
Libya’s prime minister fired female foreign minister Najla Mangosh after meeting with her Israeli counterpart. Prime Minister Abdul Hamid dismissed Najla Mangosh and ordered an investigation into this meeting, but she has left the country and gone to Turkey. A statement was issued by Israel that Foreign Minister Eli Cohen met with his Libyan counterpart…
