Leaders from Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Eritrea painted a grim picture of a planet marred by the unforgiving impacts of climate change. They left no room for equivocation: This is an existential crisis that demands immediate, collective action. They highlighted the upcoming COP-28 climate conference in the United Arab Emirates as an unparalleled opportunity for…
Dennis Francis of Trinidad and Tobago underscored the Assembly’s role as a unique and truly global platform for debate, dialogue, and problem-solving through multilateral diplomacy. A clear imperative For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic more than three years ago, Heads of State and Government from most of the UN’s 193…
“We’re urgently appealing for all States to refrain from forcibly returning any individuals originating from the regions in Burkina Faso where there is an ongoing crisis,” said Elizabeth Tan, UNHCR Director of International Protection. Speaking in Geneva, Ms. Tan highlighted “killings, forced disappearances, torture and kidnappings”, while in several instances, civilians had been targeted and…
In Oyama, Japan, a special event was organized by Muslim League (N) Japan for Hafiz Shahid, a senior leader of the party and the ticket holder of the PML-N Provincial Assembly from Sialkot, to express solidarity with the Pakistan Army. In which more than five hundred people participated, apart from PML-N, representatives of other important…
With forced displacement at a record high of 110 million people around the world, Mr. Guterres called for more solutions to resettle refugees and help them rebuild their lives. He also stressed the need for solidarity with host countries and communities. More than numbers “These are not numbers on a page”, said the UN chief. “These…
The UN was asking for $11.1 billion dollars – its largest appeal worldwide – to support Syrians inside the country and those displaced in the broader region, Mr. Guterres said. Severe underfunding Only about a tenth of the necessary funding for 2023 has been secured so far and needs are sky-high, after a devastating earthquake…
Justin Trudeau meets with Ukrainian military officers. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Kyiv today, his visit aimed at assuring Ukraine of his support. Ukraine is waging a major counter-operation against Russia and faces regular attacks from the Russian air force. The Canadian Prime Minister visited the memorial in Kiev for Ukrainian soldiers who…
Photo: Jang Two years have passed since the tragedy of the Pakistani family who were victims of terrorism in London, Ontario, Canada, hundreds of people have expressed their solidarity with the victim’s family. The 20-year-old suspect Nathaniel Veltman ran over four members of a Pakistani family, Salman Afzal, his wife Madeeha Salman, daughter Yamuna and…
“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…
“We extend our heartfelt support and solidarity to the hundreds of thousands affected by Freddy, the longest-lasting tropical cyclone ever recorded in the southern hemisphere,” the UN-appointed human rights experts said in a statement. “The cyclone has had a devastating toll on people across 14 districts – nearly half the country – causing loss of lives,…
