Turkey and Hungary ratify Sweden's NATO membership, US demands

Turkey and Hungary ratify Sweden’s NATO membership, US demands

The US has asked Turkey and Hungary to support Sweden’s membership in NATO. On the issue of Sweden joining NATO, American Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that Turkey and Hungary should confirm Sweden’s joining NATO. Due to mutual differences with Sweden, Turkey has opposed Sweden’s NATO membership. Hungary is supporting Turkey in opposing Sweden’s NATO…

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meets Saudi Crown Prince

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meets Saudi Crown Prince

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. In the meeting, the current situation in the Palestinian territories and the strengthening of Saudi-Palestinian relations were discussed. According to the Saudi News Agency, President Mahmoud Abbas praised Saudi Arabia and its role in supporting the Palestinian issue. He praised the Saudi…

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Sanctions on networks supporting Iranian drone and military programs

Sanctions on networks supporting Iranian drone and military programs

The United States has imposed sanctions on Iranian drones and networks that support military programs. According to the news agency from Washington, the network is accused of supporting Iran’s drone and military programs. According to the news agency, the US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Arman, the head of Iran’s Pardozhan system. In this…

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End ‘alarmist narratives’ on population growth and recognize women’s rights: UNFPA

End ‘alarmist narratives’ on population growth and recognize women’s rights: UNFPA

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…

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‘Fragile ceasefire’ holds in eastern DR Congo, Security Council hears

‘Fragile ceasefire’ holds in eastern DR Congo, Security Council hears

The region is plagued by violence emanating largely from multiple armed groups, including the rebel M23 force, which has been fighting a major campaign against Government troops, who are backed by the UN mission there known by its French acronym, MONUSCO, as part if its vital protection-of-civilians mandate. Hundreds of civilians have been killed at…

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‘Meaningful’ youth involvement in decision-making critical to sustainable future: Guterres

‘Meaningful’ youth involvement in decision-making critical to sustainable future: Guterres

The report calls for expanding and strengthening youth participation in public policy making and decision-making at all levels, to realize the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.  A ‘driving force’ for change  The UN chief emphasized that youth are key to identifying new solutions for the breakthroughs that the world urgently needs.  “Young…

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