Category: World

Democracies are no better than other forms of government at avoiding catastrophic mistakes. But they are much more effective at rectifying them. While the 2024 British general election might have seemed a long time coming, as the country meandered from one failure to the next, the utter scale of defeat for the Conservatives is testament […]

HomeOffice of the SpokespersonBriefings…Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols and Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Todd Robinson On Haiti hide MS FRENCH:  Good morning.  Thank you for joining us today to discuss the roadmap for U.S. engagement in Haiti.  As a reminder, this is an on-the-record call and there is no […]

“The central goal of our multilateral system must be peace – a pre-condition for sustainable development and the enjoyment of human rights,” he told Heads of States attending the world’s largest regional organisation meeting in Kazakhstan’s capital. António Guterres listed multiple conflicts where ceasefire and lasting peace are needed, from the Middle East to Ukraine and from […]

Victoria Starmer, a Jewish woman with a rich cultural heritage and deep-rooted traditions, is poised to become the UK’s first lady. Intertwined with her Jewish upbringing, her life story plays a significant role in shaping the values and practices of her family.  From regularly observing Shabbat to maintaining strong connections with the Jewish community, Victoria’s […]

Nairobi, 5 July – In a new landmark initiative, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Kenya and the national airline, Kenya Airways (KQ), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) announcing a strategic partnership aimed at tackling trafficking in persons, and promoting regular migration pathways.   “This partnership demonstrates the commitment of both organizations to […]

Thank you, Chair. Good morning, colleagues. The Russian Federation is doing everything in its power to eradicate Ukrainian identity in areas under its temporary control. Violence, economic coercion, and the replacement of local populations all form part of this systematic effort of repression. Since the start of its illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has […]

“Thousands are sheltering in UNRWA schools…and government buildings,” the UN agency for Palestine refugees told UN News, adding that others “are already beginning to turn back, telling us of lack of spaces in other areas”. UNRWA also reiterated warnings that living conditions are “beyond unbearable”, because of the mountains of waste and rubbish piled high […]

Clementine Nkweta-Salami, the top UN humanitarian official for Sudan expressed “outrage” at the incident. “The aid looted from a WFP convoy in Central Darfur will no longer go to the most vulnerable people in need,” she said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.  In a separate post, WFP called on authorities to ensure the […]

On May 20, the same day International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan made a surprise request for warrants to arrest the leaders of Israel and Hamas involved in the Gaza conflict, he suddenly canceled a sensitive mission to collect evidence in the region, eight people with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Planning […]

Cairo, 2 July 2024 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have signed a Statement of Partnership to strengthen strategic cooperation between the two organizations on transnational organized crime related to migration.    The partnership aims to facilitate collective efforts and improve the efficiency of programmes […]