Category: World

Geneva/ Saint Johns, 27 May – Well-managed migration is an essential part of how Small Island Developing States achieve resilient prosperity, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on the eve of the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in Antigua and Barbuda (27-30 May).   The Conference will discuss the progress achieved […]

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  Every year, the European Week Against Cancer takes place between 25 and 31 May. This event brings together patient advocacy groups, European policy-makers, and the general public to raise awareness about cancer prevention, screening, access to treatment and support for patients and people with a history of cancer. The EU is fighting cancer with the […]

At the last count, 118 MPs have announced they will not contest July’s general election. The vast majority – more than 75 – are Conservatives (or former Conservatives who have been suspended from the party). They include veterans such as Graham Brady, chairman of the backbench 1922 Committee, former prime minister Theresa May, and former […]

Today, the United States and Brazil mark 200 years of diplomatic relations between our countries.  On May 26, 1824, U.S. President James Monroe received Brazilian Chargé d’Affaires José Silvestre Rebello in Washington, D.C.  With this welcome, the United States recognized Brazil’s independence and established our now 200-year partnership.  We joined together as allies in World […]

In a media interview, Mr. Aktoprak said that the community in Yambali village, situated at the foot of a mountain in the remote Enga Province, is buried under between six to eight metres of soil. 150 houses are believed to be buried, said the senior UN official, around 90 more than previously reported. Some 670 […]

The United States and ASEAN held the 36th annual ASEAN-U.S. Dialogue on May 24 in Washington, D.C., to discuss expanded cooperation under our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink co-chaired the dialogue with Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General of ASEAN Cooperation Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro. […]

“Now is the time to unleash Africa’s peace power,” he said, opening a debate on its critical role in addressing global security and development challenges, convened by Mozambique, the Council president for May.  Calling Africa “an important voice for the global good”, he cited examples of how the continent has shown “unity and solidarity in […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader today to congratulate him on his re-election to the presidency.  The Secretary reaffirmed our enduring partnership with the Dominican Republic and shared commitment to advancing democratic governance, regional security, anti-corruption efforts, and inclusive growth and prosperity.  […]

A new airline designed to enable humans and their four-legged companions travel together took its first flight on Thursday, according to CBS News. The flight was fully sold out. ‘Bark Air’ departed from New York and flew to Los Angeles, a flight normally taking an estimated 6 hours, according to Google Flights. Bark started […]