The European Union agreed on a two-billion-euro arms procurement project for Ukraine

The European Union agreed on a two-billion-euro arms procurement project for Ukraine

European Union Headquarters, Brussels The European Union foreign ministers have agreed on a two-billion-euro arms purchase plan for Ukraine from their arms reserves. At the meeting in Brussels, the ministers agreed on a multilateral initiative for this week’s summit, which will be approved at the summit. Under this project, 1 million shells will be supplied…

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The Prime Minister dissolved Parliament and announced general elections in May

The Prime Minister dissolved Parliament and announced general elections in May

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, file photo Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has dissolved the parliament and announced general elections in May. According to the royal gazette, the dissolution of parliament was announced while it was informed that elections would be held on May 7 or 14. This will be the second general election since former…

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South Sudan: Humanitarians call for justice after latest deadly attack

South Sudan: Humanitarians call for justice after latest deadly attack

The appeal comes after a convoy of more than 100 trucks transporting food and other assistance was ambushed on Friday in Jonglei state.  Two contracted drivers were shot, one fatally, and another person died in a related road accident. A humanitarian worker was injured and is currently receiving treatment.  Escalating incidents  The attacked marked the…

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A liveable future for all is possible, if we take urgent climate action: flagship UN report

A liveable future for all is possible, if we take urgent climate action: flagship UN report

The study, “Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report”, released on Monday following a week-long IPCC session in Interlaken, brings into sharp focus the losses and damages experienced now, and expected to continue into the future, which are hitting the most vulnerable people and ecosystems especially hard. Temperatures have already risen to 1.1 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial…

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UN underlines commitment to support communities affected by Syria-Turkiye earthquakes

UN underlines commitment to support communities affected by Syria-Turkiye earthquakes

UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner was among officials from across the UN system who participated in an international donors’ conference to support the two countries, held in Brussels on Monday. The UN is “committed to step up and deploy our assets across the development and humanitarian spheres to stand with; and deliver for communities in Türkiye…

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