The gap between promises and practices by Afghanistan’s de facto authorities has widened during this period, they said, denouncing the idea of a “reformed” Taliban. They said Taliban policies imposed on the population “have resulted in a continuous, systematic and shocking rescinding of a multitude of human rights, including the rights to education, work, and…
Lisa Singh, who is the UN Resident Coordinator in Mauritius and Seychelles, was speaking ahead of the UN Food Systems Summit +2 which is taking place in Italy from 24 to 26 July. “This is a particularly compelling time to be the Resident Coordinator for a small island state like Mauritius. Since my arrival here in…
“While the reconnection of the back-up power line is positive, the plant’s external power situation remains highly vulnerable, underlining the precarious nuclear safety and security situation at the site,” Mr. Grossi said. Much needed back-up According to IAEA, the plant’s connection to the single remaining 330 kilovolt (kV) power line out of six that existed before…
“Since my arrival in Madagascar as the UN Resident Coordinator at the end of 2020, the country has been hit by unprecedented cyclones and experienced the most severe drought in 40 years. Coupled with other extreme weather events, the drought caused widespread hunger and pushed thousands into near famine-like conditions. In the south of the…
US Secretary of State Anthony Blanken has said that the failed coup by a mercenary group against the Kremlin in Russia’s crisis has revealed “real cracks” in President Vladimir Putin’s power. Speaking on the CBS News talk show “Face the Nation,” Blanken said the weekend coup by the private Wagner group and its leader Evgeny…
File photo: US Secretary of State Anthony Blanken commented on the armed coup attempt of the private military militia in Russia and said that the coup attempt in Russia exposed the cracks in President Putin’s power. From Washington, Secretary of State Anthony Blanken added that the attempted coup was a direct challenge to Putin’s authority….
This marked the seventh time that Europe’s largest nuclear power plant had been completely disconnected from the national electricity grid since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion 15 months ago, the agency said, noting that the facility was forced to run on emergency diesel generators once again. The plant’s only remaining external 750 kilovolt…
Cyclone Moka has caused a power crisis in Bangladesh due to disruption of gas supply. The shutdown of both floating LNG terminals in Bangladesh affected power supply. According to Bangladesh’s grid operator, power supply on Monday was 17 percent short of demand and 14 percent short on Sunday. The worst shortage was seen after midnight….
“We are determined to do our best to correct it and this is the reason of my visit”, Secretary-General António Guterres said at a joint press conference, with the Jamaican Prime Minister, Andrew Holness. Mr. Guterres also said they had discussed the “tragic situation” in Haiti, that was one of the biggest political challenges facing the…
Photo courtesy of Indian Media During the speech of the President of India, Draupadi Murmu, the light went out, but she continued her speech. According to Indian media, the Indian President was addressing the convocation ceremony of the university in the state of Orissa. According to reports, President Draupadi Murmu continued his speech as the…
