Arab countries protest at the United Nations over the incidents of burning the Holy Quran

Arab countries protest at the United Nations over the incidents of burning the Holy Quran

An extremist leader in Sweden desecrated the Koran and burned it in public; Photo: File Geneva: At the meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Arab countries described the global silence on the burning of the Holy Quran as disappointing. According to the international news agency, the Arab countries protested at the meeting…

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Yemeni President Rashid Al Alimi met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Yemeni President Rashid Al Alimi met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Yemeni president are talking. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was met by Yemeni President Rashid Al Alimi at Al-Imamah Palace in Riyadh. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed Saudi Arabia’s support to the Yemeni government and people. On this occasion, Saudi Arabia reiterated its support for a…

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Due to snow, flights at Bristol Airport are suspended, Heathrow and Gatwick are also affected

Due to snow, flights at Bristol Airport are suspended, Heathrow and Gatwick are also affected

Flights have been suspended at Bristol Airport in the UK due to snowfall. According to a media report from London, flights at Bristol Airport will remain suspended until 11 am. Media reports have stated that snow removal from the runway at Bristol Airport is underway. According to media reports, the transport system is affected due…

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New UK asylum bill would be in ‘clear breach’ of international law: UNHCR

New UK asylum bill would be in ‘clear breach’ of international law: UNHCR

If adopted, the new bill would deny the right to seek refugee protection to people arriving irregularly in the UK, such as those risking their lives to cross the English Channel in small boats. Instead, these asylum-seekers would face detention and deportation, without having their individual circumstances examined. “This would be a clear breach of…

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In Ukraine, Guterres pledges to keep seeking ‘solutions and a just peace’

In Ukraine, Guterres pledges to keep seeking ‘solutions and a just peace’

António Guterres expressed “deep solidarity” with all of those who have become victims of the full-scale Russian invasion of February last year. Violation of the Charter “The position of the United Nations, which I have consistently expressed, is crystal clear: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a violation of the UN Charter and international law”, declared…

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Philippines urged to compensate women survivors of wartime rape by Japanese soldiers

Philippines urged to compensate women survivors of wartime rape by Japanese soldiers

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) called for the authorities to provide full reparation and an official apology to the survivors, who have suffered decades of physical, psychological and other consequences.  ‘Symbolic’ victory  “This is a symbolic moment of victory for these victims who were previously silenced, ignored, written off and…

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Syria-Türkiye: Three border crossings now operational for earthquake aid delivery

Compromise is crucial in search for peace for sake of all Syrians, urges UN negotiator

In an appeal for greater urgency to resolve the grinding war which erupted 12 years ago this month, which has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions, Mr. Pedersen insisted that he would not accept continued inaction on the UN-led push for the Syrian Government and Opposition to agree on a new Syrian Constitution. Engagement…

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