File photo The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that the threat of monkeypox has been eliminated. Briefing the media, WHO Director General Dr. Tedros has said that according to the recommendations of the committee created to monitor monkeypox, monkeypox is no longer a threat at the international level. He said that a strong, proactive…
In response to the assault on the principles behind the United Nations, António Guterres said that the international community needed to raise the alarm, and “reaffirm those values.” ‘Elusive and fragile’ Above all, “we need peace” he told the audience gathered for the prestigious award championing multilateralism in Europe, at the Royal Monastery of Yuste,…
Currently, one in five young women aged 20 to 24, were married as children, versus nearly one in four a decade ago, according to the new analysis, entitled, Is an End to Child Marriage within Reach? Latest trends and future prospects. Dreams crushed “The world is engulfed by crises on top of crises that are…
The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) has described the disclosure of highly sensitive US documents as a very serious threat to national security. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was briefed on the documents on April 6, Pentagon spokesman Chris Meagher said in a statement. A Pentagon spokesperson said that the Pentagon team is checking whether the…
“Emanating from any arms transfer is the inherent risk of diversion of the equipment to unauthorized end users,” said Izumi Nakamitsu, UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs. Addressing the Council during the first open meeting of Russia’s month-long presidency – and during which many delegates referenced the ongoing conflict in Ukraine – she emphasized that…
OCHA Spokesperson Jens Laerke, told reporters in Geneva that the current phase was still “a humanitarian emergency where we look at, ‘What do the survivors need? How can we support those who have survived this devastating earthquake?’” Help for millions in need In Türkiye, where over nine million have been directly affected, the UN and partners have…
“The wave of deadly violence sweeping through the occupied West Bank since the beginning of this year is the inexorable consequence of an acquisitive and repressive occupation with no end in sight, and the culture of lawlessness and impunity Israel has nurtured and enjoyed,” UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese said in a statement. Tragic loss…
File photo The American think tank says that during the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, the Pakistani Taliban has emerged as a threat. The American Institute of Peace has said in its report that the Afghan Taliban will not give up their support for the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. According to the report, Kabul’s criticism of Islamabad’s…
Under-Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov briefed the Security Council where he presented the latest UN report on the terrorist organization, underlining the need for concerted global action. Mr. Voronkov began by focusing on the plight of victims and survivors of terrorism worldwide. “Because beyond the headlines and behind the numbers, there are numerous people and communities who…
Faith is small This is February 2013. As a result of the meteorite falling in central Russia, the number of injured exceeded eleven hundred. The number of people injured in a single such incident in modern times was described as extraordinary. After the incident, the Russian authorities had sent special teams for cleaning and relief…
