In a first since 2020, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini visited Saudi Arabia on 28 and 29 January at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Longtime Saudi solidarity with Palestine refugees topped the agenda of his talks with the Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Waleed ElKhereji, and the Supervisor-General of the King Salman Humanitarian…
The State Administration Council (SAC) is illegal and illegitimate, Special Rapporteur Thomas Andrews said at the launch, co-hosted by the democracy and electoral assistance body, International IDEA. He called on the international community to stand firm against military rule, create a coalition of Member States to enforce strong, coordinated sanctions, and support the democratic National…
“Our priority in 2023 is to take a ‘peace to people’ approach with the Government’s facilitation,” Stephen Par Kuol, Minister of Peacebuilding of South Sudan, told the Commission, via video link. Addressing the ambassadorial-level meeting on building peace in communities through local governance and community reconciliation in South Sudan, he said efforts included tackling such…
The IMF estimates growth at 2.9 per cent this year, falling from 3.4 per cent in 2022 and reaching 3.1 per cent in 2024. This represents a slight adjustment, 0.2 percentage points, from its World Economic Outlook (WEO) forecast in October. Possible ‘turning point’ “Growth will remain weak by historical standards, as the fight against…
Saudi Arabia and Russia’s leadership discuss oil production; Photo: File Riyadh / Moscow: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has telephoned Russian President Vladimir Putin for stability in the global oil market. According to the World News Agency, in a telephone conversation between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Russian President, it was…
US Secretary of State Anthony Blanken has urged Israel and Palestine to revive the long-stalled two-state solution as the only way forward and not fuel the conflict. He arrived in Tel Aviv yesterday and said that this is an important moment, everyone has a responsibility to reduce rather than inflame conflict. During the meeting with…
File photo The Prime Minister, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of the United Arab Emirates has announced the renaming of the Al Manhad area of Dubai. According to foreign media, according to the instructions issued by Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the name of Al…
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has revealed his nefarious intentions to the world by allowing the Zionist police to shoot directly at unsuspecting Palestinians. According to foreign media, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s malicious intentions against the Palestinians were exposed to the world when he allowed the police to shoot directly at unsuspecting Palestinians, as well as…
Police registered a case against the woman who punched the cabin crew: Photo: File Mumbai: A drunk woman punched an air hostess on a flight from Mumbai to Abu Dhabi in India. According to Indian media, a drunk 45-year-old woman created a commotion in the plane. An Italian woman with an economy ticket tried to…
Qabikha: At a wedding ceremony in South Africa one year, 2 fanatics opened fire indiscriminately on the participants, killing 8 people including the host. According to the details, eight people were killed and 3 injured as a result of indiscriminate firing during a birthday celebration in the city of Qubikha in the Eastern Cape province…
