Category: World

The fighting has reportedly forced thousands of people to flee since 10 May and caused hundreds of civilian casualties, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told journalists in New York. “Unfortunately, in El Fasher South Hospital – which is the only functioning hospital in that state – only 10 days of supplies are left, with an urgent […]

For victims of mass violence around the world, attracting foreign media attention can be a matter of life and death. Right now, Palestinian reporters are risking their lives on a daily basis to keep the world’s eyes on the suffering in Gaza, and international coverage has been crucial to receiving humanitarian aid, mobilising widespread protest […]

Italy will resume funding for the United Nations’ Palestinian relief organization UNRWA as part of a 35 million euro ($38 million) aid package, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Saturday. Tajani made the commitment during a meeting in Rome with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa. The Italian minister said five million euros would go […]

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Israeli Minister Benny Gantz.  Secretary Blinken and Minister Gantz discussed the latest efforts to achieve a ceasefire as part of a deal to release hostages and to prevent the conflict from expanding across the region.  Secretary Blinken reiterated […]

New York, 23 May – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) concluded yesterday its 2024 International Dialogue on Migration (IDM), centered around how to create more and better opportunities for people to move in a regular and beneficial way as part of a comprehensive approach to human mobility.   For two days, Member States, migrants, the […]

As France prepares to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, a top Austrian climate official thinks the games can serve as guide of sorts for viewing Europe’s green ambitions. Henriette Spyra, director general for innovation and technology at the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology, says slashing EU greenhouse gas […]

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.  Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel   Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice.   Coastal Region FCDO advises against all but […]

The climate transition is a materials transition. Decades of international diplomacy around oil, gas and pipelines are now giving way to conversations around the supply of critical raw materials. And not before time: to meet the EU’s energy and climate targets, we need to build the right technologies, in the right quantities, at the right […]

  Consumers across the EU will now be able to have more stable energy prices and less dependency on the price of fossil fuels, thanks to major reforms of the EU electricity and gas markets. At the same time, the EU will boost the development of hydrogen and other decarbonised gases. These reforms will help towards […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi. Secretary Blinken condemned the attack on political leaders and institutions in Gombe and offered U.S. support for the government’s investigation into the attack. The Secretary and the President discussed […]