Category: World

A local security guard of the Israeli embassy in Serbia killed an unknown man who attacked him with a bow and arrow. “There is no doubt – this is a terrorist act against the government of Serbia,” Serbia’s deputy prime minister and interior minister, Ivica Dacic, stated in response to the attack. The police are […]

Geneva, 27 June – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Netherlands have announced the launch of a new phase of the Cooperation on Migration and Partnership to Achieve Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS) program. Building on its achievements since 2021, COMPASS will continue its mission to guide safe […]

Secretary General, Assistant Secretary General, ministers, delegates – friends. I am glad to join you today. The UK places huge value on our relationships across the Americas. Indeed, we are working closely together on the great global issues, including security, climate change and sustainable development. With so many areas of shared interest and endeavour, this […]

  Imagine this scenario: John, a miner in his late 30s, realizes he has developed shortness of breath, and his symptoms have been getting worse. A fellow miner recommends that John get evaluated to check for lung disease or other issues. John agrees this is a good idea but isn’t sure how to quickly find […]

Ms. Nakamitsu noted that in recent months there had been allegations of transfers of ballistic missiles and ammunition from the DPRK (more commonly known as North Korea) to Russia, in violation of Council resolutions, allegedly for use in Moscow’s continuing invasion of Ukraine. “UN Security Council sanctions regimes are at the top of such international […]

At least nine people, including three children, were killed after heavy monsoon rains in west Nepal triggered landslides, an official said on Saturday. Five members of a family were sleeping when their house was washed away by a landslide in Malika village in Gulmi district, about 250 km (156 miles) west of Kathmandu, according […]

On 1 July, Hungary will take over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, with the term lasting until 31 December 2024. This has provoked unease in the European Parliament due to infringements by Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán’s government against the rule of law and the EU’s strategic interests. Though the […]

Mexico City – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is calling for the expansion of regular labour migration routes in the Americas to enhance development and reduce risks for migrants. This call to action came at the close of a high-level hemispheric meeting hosted by the Government of Mexico, where IOM Director General Amy Pope […]

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met yesterday with UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag in Washington, DC. Secretary Blinken and Coordinator Kaag discussed the need to increase and sustain humanitarian aid to Gaza, as well as ongoing work to address security challenges that have hampered the delivery of assistance inside […]

Introduction The British Embassy provides a limited number of notarial and documentary services for British nationals in Qatar. Where there is no specific requirement for notarial services or documents to be provided by the British Embassy, consular staff will not provide them. Local lawyers can sometimes provide these services more conveniently, quickly and cheaply. You […]