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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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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Yemen: Fresh negotiations conclude with release of 887 prisoners

Yemen: Fresh negotiations conclude with release of 887 prisoners

“For hundreds of Yemeni families, today is a good day,” Special Envoy Hans Grundberg told reporters at a press conference in Switzerland. “Today, hundreds of Yemeni families can look forward to reuniting with their loved ones.” The Supervisory Committee on the Implementation of the Detainees’ Exchange Agreement concluded the latest round of talks with several…

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Iran: possible crimes against humanity, absence of accountability - top rights expert

Iran: possible crimes against humanity, absence of accountability – top rights expert

Presenting his report to the Human Rights Council, Mr. Rehman said that the “scale and gravity” of violations committed by Iranian authorities pointed to “the possible commission of international crimes, notably the crimes against humanity of murder, imprisonment, enforced disappearances, torture, rape and sexual violence, and persecution”. The expert slammed “so-called” investigations of Ms. Amini’s…

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