More than 70 delegates voiced serious concerns about the ongoing humanitarian “catastrophe” as the conflict in Gaza approaches its fourth month. Council members alongside the wider UN membership on Tuesday established the major theme of the debate: urging Israel to accept a two-State solution or risk a perpetual war which is an increasing threat global stability….
Stephen Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, says that the issue of recognizing the Afghan government is clearly in the hands of member states. He said that the Deputy Secretary General in his statement reiterated the need for a coordinated approach for the international community regarding Afghanistan. According to him, they were in…
In its 2023 State of World Population report, UNFPA said that while reaching the milestone of eight billion people on Earth was a reminder of “our unprecedented gains”, concerns over the number were “causing anxiety, and driving more governments to try to influence fertility rates.” However, the agency notes that thriving and inclusive societies can…
A Buddhist temple in Great Britain, file photo Belgium is likely to officially recognize Buddhism, with the federal government today approving a proposed law. The Belgian Buddhist Union applied for recognition of Buddhism in March 2006. The Union estimates that there are currently one and a half million Buddhists living in the country. Apart from…
