The European Parliament approved revised rules on product safety of non-food consumer products by a majority of 569 votes. The latest law will ensure that products in Europe, whether sold online or in local shops, meet the highest safety standards. The background to the approval of these new rules is that during 2021, 73 percent…
The Economic Partnership Agreement between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel will come into effect on April 1. According to media reports, the Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates said in the announcement that there is a plan to increase the trade between the Emirates and Israel to 10 billion US dollars…
12 people died and more than 30 were injured after the floor collapsed in a temple in the city of Indore in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. A large number of Hindu pilgrims were present at the temple on the occasion of Ram Navami festival. When the floor of the temple broke, the Hindu…
The treatment of Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of Christians, continues. According to a spokesperson from Vatican City, Pope Francis’ health has gradually improved. The Vatican added that Pope Francis read the newspaper this morning and prayed in the living room. A Vatican spokesman has not yet said when the pope will return home from…
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…
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,…
“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…
