Category: World

“These developments are further impeding humanitarian access and worsening an already dire situation. At the same time, Hamas goes on firing rockets indiscriminately,” the statement said. Stressing that civilians must be respected and protected at all times, Mr. Guterres added that “for people in Gaza, nowhere is safe now. The Secretary-General reiterated his longstanding urgent […]

In a note to correspondents issued on Friday, the UN said there were “increasingly alarming reports of a dramatic escalation of tensions”. “The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are reportedly encircling El Fasher, suggesting a coordinated move to attack the city may be imminent. Simultaneously, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) appear to be positioning themselves,” the […]

At least two French prison guards were shot dead and three others seriously injured on Tuesday after heavily armed men ambushed a prison van to free an inmate, French police said, triggering a major manhunt. The orchestrated attack, which comes amid rising drug-linked violence across Europe, took place around 0900 GMT at a toll booth […]

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, I’m very, very pleased to just have an opportunity to talk to some remarkable leaders from civil society.  And just as extraordinarily brave Ukrainians are fighting on the front lines now against Russian aggression, so too we have courageous people who are themselves taking action to put a spotlight on corruption, to […]

Geneva/Ghent, 30 April – The Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Amy Pope, welcomed the adoption of the new European Union (EU) Pact on Migration and Asylum and pledged rights-based support to Member States during keynote remarks delivered today at the Ministerial Conference on the Operationalization of the Pact in Ghent, Belgium. […]

Thank you, Mr. President. Let me begin by thanking Prosecutor Khan for his briefing today on his office’s 27th report on the situation in Libya. The United Kingdom reiterates our support for the ongoing investigation and welcomes the prosecutor’s latest report to the Council.  The UK was pleased to read in the report of the […]

The President signed H.R. 1042, the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act, into law May 13, 2024.  This bipartisan legislative action prohibits the import of Russian uranium products into the United States as of August 12, 2024, while enabling a waiver process with the Department of Energy, in consultation with the Departments of State and Commerce, through January 1, 2028, consistent with […]

  Summer is almost upon us. That means barbecues, beaches and ice cream, but the reality is, it also means bracing ourselves for the upcoming wildfire season. That is why the EU has this week taken proactive measures to bolster firefighting efforts in order to better protect our communities and the environment. For 2024 the […]

Beginning on Mother’s Day, National Women’s Health Week highlights the importance of women prioritizing our own health needs. For many women, particularly mothers and other caregivers, the daily juggle of family responsibilities and career demands often leads to not prioritizing our own well-being. It’s not uncommon for women to put the needs of our families […]

The Jungheinrich AG Supervisory Board has appointed Nadine Despineux (46) as the Group’s new Member of the Board of Management, Sales effective 15 July 2024. She will succeed Christian Erlach (61), who is leaving the Jungheinrich Board of Management on 14 July. Most recently, Nadine Despineux was responsible for the business fields Marine & Industry, […]