A boat caught fire in the Philippines, killing 31 people while 230 were rescued. The boat ‘Lady Mary Joy 3’ was en route from Zamboanga to Jeddah Jolo when it caught fire on Wednesday night. After the fire, the passengers jumped from the boat to save their lives. Rescue volunteers, coast guard personnel and fishermen…
Britain’s King Charles Swimme is the first monarch to address the Bundestag, the German parliament. King Charles said the agony of war had once again come to Europe, with the aggression against Ukraine causing unimaginable suffering to innocent people. He said that the security of Europe and our democratic values are also in danger. King…
Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Dr. Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani is meeting with the Iraqi Governor. Bahrain protested strongly by summoning Iraq’s governor for allegedly violating diplomatic etiquette. The spokesman of Bahrain’s National Coordination Center, Mohammad Isa Al-Abasi, said that the Iraqi ambassador was summoned for breaching diplomatic etiquette and interfering in the country’s internal…
“A more gender-responsive mission builds trust with the communities they serve and improves its effectiveness,” said UN Women’s Executive Director Sima Bahous at the start of the event. She also highlighted the vital role women play in today’s multifaceted peacekeeping missions and stressed the need to ensure the equal participation of women. The Fund was…
The high-level meeting was held to raise awareness of the urgent need to transition to a “green” and circular economy that promotes sustainable production and consumption patterns. The move could save governments billions and create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Humanity currently generates more than two billion tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, which includes…
“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…
Mr. Türk’s warning comes amid the reported harassment and prosecution of justice officials involved with the UN-backed International Commission against Impunity (CICIG), including, most recently, former Commissioner Francisco Dall’Anese. The UN rights chief called on the Guatemalan authorities “to ensure judges and lawyers can function freely and without fear of reprisals”. An independent judiciary is “vital” for a democratic society,…
File photo The European Union has expressed satisfaction over Pakistan’s removal from the EU list, following the FATF decision. This expression of satisfaction has been expressed in a message issued by the Pakistan Office of the European Union on its social media account Twitter. In this message, the European Union Pakistan Office working under the…
File photo Lab-grown meat is likely to be banned in Italy, with fines for violations. According to foreign media, the Italian government has backed a bill that would ban lab-grown meat and other artificial foods. According to reports, this ban will highlight food heritage and health protection. According to reports, farmers have strongly supported and…
File photo In the US, 2 military helicopters crashed during a training mission, resulting in the death of 9 soldiers. The governor of the US state of Kentucky has said that there have been reports of a helicopter crash. He said that the local administration and rescue organizations have started work in this regard. The…
