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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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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UN ramps up aid as millions affected in cyclone Freddy’s wake

UN ramps up aid as millions affected in cyclone Freddy’s wake

The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said millions of children are at risk amid cholera outbreaks in Malawi and Mozambique. Both countries face flooding and damage caused by the cyclone, leading to death, displacement, and the devastation of infrastructure and social services. The after-effects have crippled access to health and other basic services. Risks are rising…

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