Armenia-Azerbaijan: UN calls for ‘credible and durable’ end to fighting in flashpoint region

Armenia-Azerbaijan: UN calls for ‘credible and durable’ end to fighting in flashpoint region

Miroslav Jenča told ambassadors that Azerbaijan had announced, in their words, “local counter-terrorism activities in the Karabakh economic region” two days ago, in response to the tragic deaths of two civilians and four police officers in incidents that allegedly involved landmines placed by the Armenian military. He noted that Azerbaijan had notified the Russian peacekeeping…

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Sudan’s brutal conflict could spill over into wider region, warns Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan

Sudan’s brutal conflict could spill over into wider region, warns Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan

In his speech to the annual general debate of the UN General Assembly, Mr. Al-Burhan, who is President of the Transitional Sovereign Council, said that the Sudanese people have been facing a devastating war since April 15 launched against them by the Rapid Support Forces.   Describing those paramilitary forces as rebels in alliance with…

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Israel recognized Morocco's sovereignty over the Western Sahara region

Israel recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara region

Right: King Mohammed VI of Morocco, Left: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Israel recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara region. The Royal Cabinet of Morocco has said in its statement that King Mohammed VI received a letter from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in which he informed about Israel’s decision. The letter stated that Morocco’s territorial…

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‘Robust’ cooperation with Arab League can quell conflict in the region

‘Robust’ cooperation with Arab League can quell conflict in the region

“Together we can achieve what neither organization can achieve on its own,” she said, presenting the UN Secretary-General’s latest report on the important collaboration. Recent strains on multilateralism have seen trust in institutions and processes sorely tested, most recently by the uneven response to the COVID-19 crisis, she said. “Defiance of international law and the…

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1 in 3 children overweight in the European region: WHO report

1 in 3 children overweight in the European region: WHO report

The WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022, was launched by the spouses of 16 European leaders and Heads of State, in the Croatian capital. Childhood obesity data for WHO’s European Region, paints an alarming picture. Challenging environment “Our children are increasingly growing up in environments that make it very difficult for them to eat well and be active. This is a…

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