‘Senseless, unjustified war’ in Ukraine must stop: UN political affairs chief

‘Senseless, unjustified war’ in Ukraine must stop: UN political affairs chief

Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo briefed the Security Council in the wake of the collapse earlier in the day of the Black Sea Initiative to bring grain and fertilizer from the region to the world. “The longer this war continues, the more dangerous its consequences, including the possibility of a wider conflict,” she warned. “For the sake…

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Top UN official for Africa calls for added action to stop piracy’s spread

Top UN official for Africa calls for added action to stop piracy’s spread

Despite gains made in tackling sea-faring criminal groups, “piracy incidents continue to threaten the safety of maritime traffic in the region,” said Martha Pobee, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations. Effective deterrents Since her last briefing on maritime security in November, she said a steady decrease in…

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The US should stop interfering in China's domestic affairs, said the Chinese Foreign Minister

The US should stop interfering in China’s domestic affairs, said the Chinese Foreign Minister

Chinese Foreign Minister Chen Geng has sent a message to his American counterpart, Anthony Blanken, that Washington should stop interfering in their domestic affairs and respect China’s interests. The two ministers had a telephone conversation ahead of the US Secretary of State’s proposed visit to China on Sunday. Chen Gang said that with the beginning…

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