Category: World

The decision by French president Emmanuel Macron to dissolve parliament following the far-right’s historic surge in the European elections has thrown the country’s politics into disarray. With the two rounds of the next parliamentary elections now slated for June 30 and July 7, the European elections appear to indicate that the trend of a broad […]

On behalf of the United States, I extend warm wishes for a blessed Eid al-Adha to Muslims celebrating here and across the world. For the millions of Muslims who performed the Hajj pilgrimage, we also wish the returning pilgrims a Hajj Mabroor. We know Eid arrives this year at a time when many Muslims are […]

Ever wondered why you reach for a snack after hitting the gym? Research shows that physical exercise often leads to increased food consumption, whether it is treating yourself for a job well done or replenishing the energy you have burned. With countless sports events airing and our screens constantly filled with sports’ competitions, a new […]

“Every second, around four football fields of healthy land are degraded,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. “The security, prosperity and health of billions of people rely on thriving lands supporting lives, livelihoods and ecosystems, but we’re vandalising the Earth that sustains us.” Desertification, land degradation and drought are currently among the most pressing environmental challenges. […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III, Her Majesty Queen Camilla, and to the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the occasion of His Majesty’s official birthday. The enduring bond between our nations is rooted in our […]

Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, arrived at Buckingham Palace on Saturday ahead of her first public appearance since surgery five months ago revealed the presence of cancer. Broadcaster Sky News showed Kate, wearing a pale outfit, arriving in a car with her husband Prince William and their three children to attend “Trooping the Colour.” The […]

My Russian colleague has asked for this debate in order to obscure a simple truth. The situation we face today has one sole cause: President Putin’s illegal and unprovoked invasion. The problem is the presence of Russian weapons in Ukraine, not the reverse. President Putin’s illegal war has caused misery to millions of Ukrainian citizens. In […]

The US-led resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of some hostages together with Palestinian prisoners, followed by the withdrawal of Israeli forces from populated areas and the return of Palestinians to their homes throughout Gaza while humanitarian aid flows in at scale. UN News correspondent in Gaza Ziad Taleb spoke to some of […]

Sweden has freed convicted former Iranian official Hamid Noury, Iran’s top human rights official Kazem Gharib Abadi said on X on Saturday. He said Noury, who had been convicted for his part in a mass execution of regime opponents in Iran in 1988, will be back in Iran in a few hours. A Swedish foreign […]

Campaigner Bill Browder is knighted for his contribution to human rights and anti-corruption Keith Palmer and Andrew Steer are knighted for exceptional contributions to international development several awards recognise British nationals for outstanding voluntary and charitable work overseas Eighty-four people have received awards for their exceptional service to the UK overseas or internationally in His […]