Keyword "International Organizations" - List of latest news (262 results)

20/04 UN Secretary-General "deeply concerned" with US attacks on Yemen

The United Nations Secretary-General (UN) said he was “deeply concerned” about the United States attacks to a oil port in western Yemen that resulted in 80 dead, according to the Huthis rebels.

16/04 Socrates attacks speech in favor of Europe's rearmament because of Ukraine

Former Socialist Prime Minister José Sócrates disputes the “common sense” discourse that says he justifies the idea in favor of the rearmament of Europe and considers that Russia reveals military weakness in the invasion of Ukraine.

10/04 Talibans arbitrarily hold men by appearance and behavior in Afghanistan

UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) documented in a report today published cases of arbitrary arrests for alleged violation of the virtue propagation law and addiction prevention, a strict interpretation of Islamic law, sharia.

31/03 WHO classifies earthquakes in Myanmar as a maximum emergency and asks for funds

The World Health Organization today classified the earthquake in Myanmar, which killed almost 1,700 people at the highest emergency level and launched an urgent funds request to save lives and prevent epidemics.

28/03 Putin wants transition administration without Zelensky under the aegis of the UN

Russian President Vladimir Putin today proposed a transition administration to Ukraine under the UN aegis, which would imply the removal of Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky before any peacekeeping negotiations.

21/03 Nations warnings of catastrophic repercussions to close Gaza crossings

International organizations and international officials expressed their dismay and anxiety about the fall of hundreds of martyrs and the wounded, as the Israeli aggression against Gaza continued, and they warned of catastrophic repercussions to close the border crossings with the besieged sector.

19/03 Analysis to European wastewater indicates an increase in the use of MDMA

Drug detections in wastewater in Europe point to an increase in cocaine, amphetamines and mainly MDMA/Ecstasy, with Lisbon as the highlighted Portuguese city, according to a study today released.

05/03 Iran is mocking Israel's statements about reducing nuclear proliferation

The permanent Iranian delegate to international organizations in Vienna Mohsen Nadiri mocked the enemy statements against Iran and the accusations against the Israeli delegate at the Referees Council meeting.

03/03 International environmental organization WWF has from today office in Portugal

The international environmental organization “World Wide Fund for Nature” (WWF) has from today an office in Portugal, extinguishing the national association that collaborated with it.

26/02 Judge gives Trump Administration two days to unlock thousands of millions of dollars of foreign aid retained

A federal judge today gave the Trump administration less than two days to unlock thousands of millions of dollars in foreign aid from the United States retained.

22/02 USA present in the UN resolution that claims "fast end" of the war in Ukraine

The US proposed on Friday a project of resolution to the UN General Assembly that complains "a rapid end" of the conflict in Ukraine, not to mention respect for the country's territorial integrity, diplomatic sources told AFP.

14/02 Renounce the borders of Ukraine prior to 2014 “not concession” to Putin - USA

The US Secretary of Defense defended today that the renunciation of Ukraine to the borders he had before the annexation of Crimea in 2014 is not a "concession" to the Russian President but a "recognition of the harsh realities of power."

29/01 Last Judgment Clock indicates that the world is closer to the end than ever

The 'Judgment Clock' - symbolic tool to visualize the likelihood of humanity disappearing - now 89 seconds to midnight, the closest time in its 78 years of history.

27/01 USAID Orders All Projects Stopped

United States Aid for International Development (USAID) has issued a "stop work order" for all nongovernmental organizations (NGO) funded projects. A USAID memo places immediate pause on new foreign aid spending, and a stop-work order for existing grants and contracts.Prior to the order, USAID has been funding several projects in Liberia through different NGOs.The Stop work order is consistent wit

24/01 Bloomberg commits to climate finance after US exit from Paris Agreement

American billionaire Michael Bloomberg has committed to contribute to international climate financing after Donald Trump declares that he will remove the US from the Paris Agreement for the second time

23/01 US President says war in Ukraine will end if oil prices drop

US President Donald Trump today urged Saudi Arabia and OPEC to lower the price of oil, arguing that “if the price were to drop, the war between Russia and Ukraine would end immediately”.

25/12 Bolivarian Alliance rejects Trump's threat to regain control of the Panama Canal

The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America expressed the "strongest rejection" of the threat by the president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, to regain control of the Panama Canal

20/12 Several people run over at Christmas market in eastern Germany

A group of people were hit by a car today at a Christmas market in the city of Magdeburg, in eastern Germany.

12/12 La Niña, with lower temperatures, will be short and of low intensity

The La Niña meteorological phenomenon, associated with lower temperatures, could develop over the next three months, but it will be “short and of low intensity” and insufficient to offset the effects of global warming, the UN said today.

10/12 New Russian missile almost eliminates nuclear weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that an adequate number of the new Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missiles minimizes the need for the armed forces to use nuclear weapons.

09/12 Copernicus says it is certain that 2024 will be the hottest year on record

The European observatory Copernicus announced that it is already certain that 2024 will be the hottest year on record and the first to exceed the warming limit set in 2015.

08/12 Russia warns about the future of military bases in Syria after Al-Assad's 'fall'

Russia warned today about the fate of the military bases it maintains in Syria – the Hmeimim air base and the Tartus naval base – after the fall of the Syrian regime and the takeover of Damascus by rebel forces.

08/12 Trump says al-Assad “fled” after losing support from Russia

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad “fled” Syria after losing the support of Russia, his protector, the elected head of state of the United States of America, Donald Trump, said today on the Truth social platform.

07/12 European Commissioner defends a “big bang” in Defense against the Russian threat

The new European Defense Commissioner, Andrius Kubilius, defended today that the European Union needs to apply an exponential investment, a kind of “big bang”, in the Defense sector to face the Russian threat.

05/12 Ukraine: OCSE meeting marked by high tension between Lavrov and Western counterparts

The ministerial meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OCSE), held today in Malta, was marked by great tension and cross accusations between the Russian delegation and several Western countries allied with Ukraine, including the United States.

04/12 Brazilian artisanal cheese becomes Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Minas Artesanal cheese, produced by small Brazilian rural producers and associated with hospitality, was recognized today as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

02/12 Iraq opens an investigation with civil society organizations

Al-Sumaria News - Local Diyala Governorate Council decided to form an investigation committee to follow up on the service programs and projects implemented by local and international organizations and discuss the economic feasibility of them, and what was achieved from the relief programs for the displaced.

29/11 Ukraine: Zelensky would agree to end the war in exchange for joining NATO even without immediate Russian return of territories

Editorial, 29 Nov 2024 (Lusa) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he is prepared to end the war in Ukraine in exchange for joining NATO, even if Russia does not immediately return the seized territories. In an interview with the British television station Sky News, the Ukrainian President explained that joining NATO (Organization...

26/11 Russia's neighbor Kazakhstan will strengthen territorial defense

The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, ordered the development of territorial defense forces in the country neighboring Russia just days after a visit by his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, his office announced today.

24/11 Singing Alentejo is no longer just for old people and even reaches new stages

Ten years after the UNESCO 'seal', Alentejo singing continues to 'feed' the cultural life of many towns in Alentejo, but it is no longer just for old people and is even reaching new stages.

23/11 NGOs ask developing countries to abandon negotiations at COP29

More than 300 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) this morning called on developing countries and China to abandon the climate conference in Azerbaijan if rich countries do not increase their proposed financial commitment.

22/11 Ukraine activates international mechanisms regarding new Russian weapon and calls for immediate response

Ukraine has already informed its allies and will activate mechanisms in the UN, NATO and OSCE about the use of a new type of Russian intercontinental weapon and called for immediate international actions and anti-aircraft defense systems.

20/11 Portugal worsens in climate performance but remains among the best

Portugal worsened in terms of climate performance and dropped two positions in an annual index, even though it remains on the list of the best ranked countries.

17/11 US increased bilateral aid against climate change to $11 billion

The United States of America announced today that, in 2024, it has increased bilateral funding for the fight against climate change to $11 billion, just hours before Joe Biden's historic visit to the Amazon.

14/11 CPLP wants to create an organization to defend legal recognition of the Earth system

The Minister of the Environment of S. Tomé and Príncipe, Nilda Borges da Mata, today defended the creation of a body representing Portuguese-speaking and African countries to demand legal recognition of the Earth system from the international community.

07/11 International organizations: 23% of Lebanon’s population suffers from food insecurity

Reports from international organizations indicate that 23% of residents in Lebanon suffer from food insecurity, in light of the large displacement movement witnessed in a number of areas.

07/11 Interpol detains 2,500 people and rescues 3,000 in the largest operation against human trafficking

Interpol announced today that it had carried out its “largest operation ever against human trafficking”, detaining more than 2,500 people and rescuing more than 3,000 potential victims around the world.

25/10 Zelensky refused to receive Guterres after "humiliation" in Kazan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky refused to receive UN Secretary-General António Guterres in Kiev due to the Portuguese's visit to the Russian city of Kazan as part of the BRICS summit, France-Presse reported.

25/10 New variant of Mpox transmitted mainly between humans

The new variant of monkeypox (mpox) is transmitted mainly between humans, while the older version is transmitted mainly by animals, concluded a study that analyzed different cases in Africa of the epidemic.

24/10 Holidays on October 24, 2024: name days, omens

Today, October 24, is the International Day of the United Nations. There are 68 days left until the New Year.

29/09 Russian MNE warns Europe against any “suicidal adventure” with Kiev

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov once again warned European states not to confront Moscow as they continue their “suicidal adventure” alongside Ukraine.

28/09 Israel announces death of Hezbollah leader

The Israeli army announced today the death of the leader of the Lebanese armed Islamist movement Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, in an attack on Friday on the organization's headquarters in Beirut.

26/09 UN rapporteur calls on Portugal to remove flag from ship carrying explosives for Israel

The United Nations special rapporteur for Palestine, Francesca Albanese, today called on the Government to “urgently request the removal” of the Portuguese flag from the ship “Kathrin”, which “carries weapons destined for Israel”.

25/09 The mayor of Sidon received promises from international organizations to help the displaced

The mayor of Sidon received promises from international organizations to help the displaced

23/09 Al-Sudani meets international figures and leaders of international organizations in New York

Al-Sumaria News - Political Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani held a series of meetings with representatives of international organizations on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York.

22/09 Lula says you can't “naturalize” 730 million people going hungry

The President of Brazil stated today, at the United Nations, that 730 million people cannot be “naturalized” to go hungry around the world and that meeting the Sustainable Development Goals risks being the “biggest collective failure”.

21/09 Israeli attack on school in Gaza leaves 17 dead, eight of them children

Gaza Civil Defense said on Saturday that an Israeli attack on a school housing displaced people in Gaza City left 17 dead, including eight children and five women.

02/09 NATO warns that shooting down of Russian missiles by allies will have repercussions on the Alliance

NATO today recognized the right of its member states to protect their airspace against attacks, but warned of possible repercussions on the Alliance if all member countries begin shooting down Russian missiles on the border with Ukraine.

31/08 Afghanistan: Morality police will stop cooperating with UN mission - Government

The morality police in Afghanistan, under the Ministry of Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (PVPV), will stop cooperating with the United Nations mission in the country, the Government announced.

29/08 Hamas: Netanyahu is trying to thwart the United Nations’ move to vaccinate against polio in Gaza

Izzat Al-Rishq, a member of the political bureau of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), said, “The criminal Netanyahu’s talk about allocating specific places and squares within the Gaza Strip in order to provide the opportunity for vaccination against polio is not an agreement to a humanitarian truce called for by the United Nations and international organizations.” Rather, it is a new manipu

27/08 Putin orders financing of territorial defense of border regions

Russian President Vladimir Putin today ordered the federal government and authorities in the border regions of Belgorod, Briansk and Kursk to guarantee funding for territorial defense units and submit a report by mid-September.

22/08 EU mission rescues crew of ship attacked in Red Sea

The European Union (EU) mission in the Red Sea today announced the rescue of the crew of a Greek oil tanker attacked on Wednesday, but warned that the ship now represents an environmental and navigational danger.

13/08 International organizations warn: famine in Lebanon

International organizations warn: famine in Lebanon

12/08 Eight dead and 69 infected by West Nile virus in Europe

Eight people have died and 69 have been infected since the beginning of the year in European countries by the West Nile virus (WNV), the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control said today.

03/08 Volodymyr Zelenski worried about alleged Russian mercenaries in Venezuela

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski said today he was concerned about information spread on social media about the alleged presence of mercenaries from the Russian Wagner group in Venezuela, warning that they bring "death and destabilization" wherever they go.

02/08 Putin invites Maduro to BRICS summit in October

The Government of Venezuela announced today that the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, invited his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolás Maduro, to the BRICS summit to be held in October in the Russian city of Kazan.

30/07 Nine Latin American countries call for review of electoral results in Venezuela

Nine Latin American countries today called for a “complete review” of the electoral results in Venezuela, following Nicolás Maduro’s disputed victory on Sunday.

24/07 Germany bans an organization linked to Iran...and the police raid the famous Blue Mosque (video)

Alsumaria News - International The German government banned an organization based in Hamburg accused of promoting the ideology of the Iranian leadership and supporting the Lebanese Hezbollah, while police raided 53 properties throughout the country.

19/07 Ukrenergo has received €1.5 billion in international aid since the beginning of the war

Funds were received in the form of loans from international financial organizations, grants from the governments of the EU, USA and Great Britain, as well as equipment purchased and delivered by international organizations.

18/07 Russian diplomacy laments "deep crisis" in relations with Portugal

The spokesperson for Russian diplomacy lamented today that relations with Portugal have been in a "very deep crisis" since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, asking Portugal to make "a real assessment of the events".

12/07 Four European countries join together to produce long-range missiles

Four European countries from the Atlantic Alliance - Germany, France, Italy and Poland - agreed during the summit held in Washington on a cooperation plan for the development and production of long-range missiles.

11/07 Russia warns it will take measures to counter NATO threat

Russia is planning measures to "counter the serious threat" posed by NATO, considered "de facto" fully involved in the conflict over Ukraine, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitri Peskov warned today.

10/07 UN expresses concern about hostages captured by the Huthis in Yemen

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights today expressed its extreme concern about the UN and non-governmental organization (NGO) hostages captured in June by Huthi rebels in Yemen.

09/07 Zelensky considers Modi's trip to Russia devastating for peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today considered Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to Russia, aimed at strengthening ties with Moscow, devastating for peace in Ukraine.

06/07 Orbán admits after meeting with Putin that Moscow and the West are "very far apart" on the war in Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán acknowledged today after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow that the positions of Russia and the West are "very far apart" on the war in Ukraine.

02/07 Russia worried about Ukrainian troops on the border with Belarus

Russia today expressed concern about the alleged concentration of Ukrainian troops along the Belarusian border, denounced by the military command of Belarus, a country allied with Moscow.

26/06 US Health Director General declares gun violence public health emergency

The Director General of Health of the United States today declared that armed violence is a public health crisis, due to the rapid increase in the number of deaths and injuries from firearms in the country.

26/06 Garbage balloons delay flights in South Korea

Alsumaria News - International The garbage balloon campaign launched by North Korea against its southern neighbor caused the suspension or postponement of a number of local and international flights for about 3 hours at Incheon International Airport.

25/06 Pyongyang sent around 350 balloons with garbage towards the South – South Korean army

North Korea sent a new salvo of hundreds of balloons containing trash south of its border, Seoul's army announced today, with the South Korean President accusing Pyongyang of "a despicable and irrational provocation".

24/06 A distinguished British historian: A third world war is inevitable and it is too late to stop it

Alsumaria News - International Iran may announce that it has produced a nuclear bomb, and the American army will mobilize its forces on its borders to enter it, and Russia, China, and North Korea will line up with it.

22/06 Afghanistan: “Reintegration” on the international scene only with progress in women’s rights

Restrictions on women's rights continue to "block" Afghanistan's "reintegration" into the international community, a senior UN official said today, stressing that the announced participation of the Taliban government in the Doha talks does not constitute "legitimation".

19/06 UN denounces Moscow for forcing Russian citizenship into occupied areas

Dozens of people who recently fled Ukrainian regions under Russian occupation reported increasing pressure from Moscow to obtain Russian passports, the United Nations (UN) reported today.

16/06 Peace “cannot be a Ukrainian capitulation” - Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron defended today that peace in Ukraine “cannot be a capitulation” of the country, at a summit organized in Switzerland to seek solutions to the war unleashed in 2022 by Russia on Ukrainian territory.

15/06 US says Putin's Ukraine ceasefire plan unacceptable

The United States Government described as unacceptable the proposal of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who promised to start peace negotiations if Ukraine withdraws from four regions and gives up joining NATO.

14/06 Zelensky arrived at the Peace Summit

About 100 countries and international organizations will take part in the Peace Summit, the president noted.

14/06 NATO dismisses Putin's "good faith" proposal for peace and says it is "more aggression"

The Secretary General of NATO considered today that the Russian President's ceasefire proposal was “not made in good faith” and that it is, on the contrary, in the direction of “more aggression” by Ukraine.

13/06 UN denounces "deeply alarming" scenario of misery, repression and hunger in North Korea

The United Nations today denounced a “deeply alarming” scenario of “misery, repression, fear, hunger and hopelessness” in North Korea, where watching a foreign television series “may be punishable by death”.

07/06 No NATO country under immediate military threat from Russia

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said today that there is no immediate military threat from Russia to NATO countries, after Moscow accused Western allies of seeking escalation in Ukraine.

07/06 Putin satisfied with Russian economy despite sanctions for Ukraine invasion

Russian President Vladimir Putin today welcomed the growth of Russia's economy, which he said was faster than the world average, despite the sanctions imposed on the country due to the war in Ukraine.

07/06 NATO: Orbán conditions support for Rutte on rectifying attacks on Hungarian “honor”

The Hungarian Prime Minister established, in an interview released today, two conditions to support the Dutch Mark Rutte as Secretary General of NATO: the absence of Hungary in possible allied operations against Moscow and the rectification of attacks on the Hungarian “honor”.

05/06 UN denounces mass flogging in Afghan stadium

The United Nations today denounced a mass flogging in a city in northern Afghanistan and called on the Taliban to end corporal punishment as a way of punishing behavior they consider a crime.

02/06 The North Gaza Emergency Committee declares Jabalia camp and Beit Hanoun disaster areas

The head of the municipal emergency committee in northern Gaza, Naji Sarhan, declared Jabalia camp and Beit Hanoun disaster areas “due to the unspeakable destruction,” calling on the United Nations and international organizations to intervene urgently.

01/06 China accuses the US of wanting to build an Asia-Pacific version of NATO

China today accused the United States of wanting to build “an Asia-Pacific version of NATO” to maintain hegemony in the region.

01/06 Poland announces military unit of Ukrainians residing in the country

Poland intends to form a military unit made up of Ukrainian citizens residing in the country and who were mobilized by the Kiev authorities, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski revealed today.

01/06 Türkiye rejects NATO “participating” in the war in Ukraine

Turkey rejects NATO “participation” in the conflict in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said today at the end of an informal meeting of the Alliance's heads of diplomacy in Prague.

31/05 US weapons are already being used to target Russia

Russia today denounced that US weapons are already being used by Ukraine to target Russian territory, one day after the United States authorized Kiev to use them for that purpose.

30/05 São Tomé and Príncipe without money for necessary goods and high debt

São Tomé and Príncipe has debt “at a very high level” and does not have financing to import necessary goods, a technical mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned today, after a meeting with the President of São Tomé and Príncipe.

29/05 A political-technical ministerial committee to coordinate with Damascus.. Mikati: No to clashes with international organizations

A political-technical ministerial committee to coordinate with Damascus.. Mikati: No to clashes with international organizations

28/05 Putin warns Europe of "serious consequences" of using NATO weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin today warned Europe of “serious consequences” if NATO countries allow Ukraine to use Western weapons against targets on Russian territory.

28/05 Ukraine says France will send military instructors “soon”

France will "soon" send the first military instructors to Ukraine to train Ukrainian soldiers, who are retreating in the face of Russian offensives, particularly in the Kharkiv region, the commander of the Ukrainian Army announced today.

27/05 NATO Parliamentary Assembly authorizes Ukraine to attack Russia with allied weapons

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly, an independent institution of the Atlantic Alliance, today approved a declaration of support for Ukraine's ability to attack military targets in Russia also with weapons supplied by allied countries.

26/05 Zelensky invites US and Chinese presidents to Geneva Peace Summit

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, today invited his counterparts from the United States, Joe Biden, and Chinese, Xi Jinping, to participate in a peace summit to be held in Lucerne (central Switzerland) on June 15 and 16.

26/05 At least 30 dead and 60 injured in clashes between rebels and military in Darfur

At least 30 people died and more than 60 were injured in the crossfire between the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (FAR) and the Sudanese Army in Al-Fashir, the last stronghold of the armed forces in the Darfur region.

25/05 Stoltenberg defends attacks on military targets in the face of Russian advance in Kharkiv

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg today defended Ukrainian attacks on targets on Russian territory as long as they are of a military nature, as part of defense operations against Russia on the front line in the Kharkiv region (north).

25/05 NATO countries neighboring Russia will build a “drone wall”

The six NATO member countries neighboring Russia have agreed to build a "wall of drones" to defend their borders against possible provocations from Moscow, the Lithuanian government announced today.

24/05 Russia accuses the West of trying to "rewrite history" with Srebrenica genocide

Russia today classified as an attempt by the West to "rewrite history" the declaration of July 11 as International Srebrenica Genocide Day, adopted on Thursday by the United Nations General Assembly.

23/05 US Congressional Committee asks FBI to investigate Chinese swimmers

A US parliamentary committee has asked the Department of Justice and the FBI to investigate Chinese swimmers who tested positive for doping in 2021 but were not punished

22/05 8 punitive steps.. Israel responds to the recognition of Palestine by 3 European countries

Alsumaria News - International Israel responded with 8 punitive steps, today, Wednesday, to the decision of Norway, Spain and Ireland to recognize the Palestinian state.

19/05 PR from Cape Verde argues that it is up to the PALOP to do their homework to put an end to complaints

The President of Cape Verde said today that he understands possible complaints from Portuguese universities about the lack of preparation of students from Portuguese Speaking Countries (PALOP) as it is up to them to do their homework better.

19/05 UN welcomes IMF decision that unlocks $80 billion for poor countries

The Secretary-General of the United Nations today praised the IMF's decision to allow member states to allocate Special Drawing Rights, saying it could unlock $80 billion in development aid.

17/05 NATO says Russia does not have numbers for major advances in Ukraine

NATO revealed today that Russia does not have sufficient military capacity for major progress in Ukraine, after a meeting at the Atlantic Alliance headquarters in Brussels.

13/05 The State Debt of Ukraine has become cheaper by 1.4 times - Ministry of Finance

In terms of creditors, the lion's share of the state debt is made up of soft loans received from international financial organizations.

10/05 Poland reinforces barrier on border with Belarus

Poland's Defense Minister announced today that his country is reinforcing the electronic barrier that already exists along its border with Belarus to prevent illegal migration.

09/05 HWR accuses paramilitary group RSF and allies of carrying out ethnic cleansing in Sudan

Human Rights Watch (HRW) accused the Rapid Support Forces and their allies in El Geneina, Sudan, of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity, in a context of ethnic cleansing.

01/05 US Congress threatens to retaliate if ICC orders the arrest of Israeli officials

The president of the US House of Representatives, Republican Mike Johnson, indicated today that several Republican congressmen are working on legislative retaliation against the International Criminal Court (ICC), allegedly preparing arrest orders for Israeli officials.

26/04 Integrity urges Interpol to expand the scope of investigation into money crimes and corruption

Today, Friday, the head of the Federal Integrity Commission, Haider Hanoun, stressed the need for all countries and regional and international organizations to cooperate in confronting corruption and prosecuting its perpetrators, and not providing a safe environment for them, urging Interpol to expand the scope of investigation of money crimes in general and corruption crimes in particular within

26/04 North Korea foresees response to new mechanisms for complying with sanctions

North Korean authorities today admitted taking action if the United States of America implements a new mechanism to toughen and monitor sanctions imposed against Pyongyang.

25/04 Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow

The head of Polish diplomacy said today that a possible Russian attack on NATO would end in a defeat for Moscow and argues that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization should increase its defenses.

19/04 Ukraine's allies have more anti-aircraft systems available and announcements are coming soon

NATO's secretary general revealed today that the countries of the political-military bloc have identified anti-aircraft defense systems that can be made available to Ukraine and said he expects “announcements soon”.

17/04 Stoltenberg calls for priority weapons for Kiev over NATO reserves

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg today called on allied countries to prioritize sending weapons to Ukraine to defend itself against Russia, over the need to meet the organization's reserve targets for self-defense.

17/04 International journalistic investigation denounces laundering of millions in Eswatini

Two phantom gold refineries based in Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, have “laundered” millions of dollars through Dubai, according to a leak of 890,000 documents analyzed by the international consortium of investigative journalists (ICIJ).

16/04 Portugal among 81 client countries of British weapons manufacturer

Portugal is one of the 81 countries that buy weapons from the British company BAE Systems, reveals a report published today that attempts to break the secrecy of the client list of one of the largest manufacturers of military equipment.

13/04 Moldova's Parliament suspends treaty on Conventional Forces in Europe

The Moldovan Parliament today approved a law that suspends the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) treaty, a protocol that in the past was seen as a decisive doctrine for the continent's security.

11/04 UN condemns “cruel” trend of double attacks in Ukraine

The UN today condemned “cruel and unacceptable” attacks on relief services and injured people in Ukraine, describing a “disturbing pattern” of resorting to double attacks.

09/04 Atomic Energy Agency warns of "extremely serious situation" in Zaporijia

An explosion following an alleged drone attack at the Ukrainian Zaporijia nuclear plant did not harm its safety, but highlighted the “extremely serious situation” at the unit, the International Atomic Energy Agency warned today.

09/04 Iranian Revolutionary Guard warns it may block Strait of Hormuz

The head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy, Ali Reza Tangsiri, warned today that Iran could block the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of maritime crude oil traffic passes, if the "enemy" puts pressure on the Persian country.

04/04 Mikati met with ambassadors accredited to Lebanon and international organizations... and received the ambassador of Cyprus

Mikati met with ambassadors accredited to Lebanon and international organizations... and received the ambassador of Cyprus

31/03 Resuming negotiations in Cairo regarding a truce in Gaza

Alsumaria News - International negotiations resumed Sunday in Egypt in an effort to reach a truce between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, according to what was reported by the Cairo News Channel, which is close to the Egyptian authorities.

26/03 The Palestinian Foreign Ministry calls for the immediate implementation of the Security Council resolution on Gaza

Alsumaria News - International called on Palestine to immediately implement the Security Council resolution regarding a ceasefire in Gaza, considering that the Israeli attack on the resolution is unjustified and reveals Netanyahu’s undeclared war goals.

16/03 Yemen: UNICEF says half a million children could die from acute malnutrition

More than half a million children's lives are at risk in Yemen due to acute malnutrition and one in four do not have access to education, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned today.

12/03 GNR on the roads to monitor the use of belts, helmets and child seats

Between today and March 17, the GNR is carrying out an inspection operation aimed at the use of seat belts, helmets and child restraint systems on the continent's roads.

10/03 Syria sends a message to Iraq regarding water quotas

Al-Sumaria News - International The Iraqi and Syrian governments are studying the possibility of strengthening cooperation to confront drought and climate change and the necessity of relying on modern irrigation methods, managing water resources in a rational manner, and exchanging experiences in this field.

09/03 Shipwrecks in Cape Verde reveal trauma of deadly migration to Europe

The island of São Vicente, in Cape Verde, witnessed something unusual: two artisanal boats washed ashore with Africans in search of Europe in less than four days, between Sunday and Wednesday.

08/03 UNHCR only has 5% of the resources it needs for a support plan in northern Mozambique

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said today that he has only secured 5% of the $400 million needed to respond to the displacement crisis caused by terrorist attacks and natural disasters in northern Mozambique.

07/03 Swedish PM says joining NATO is "victory for freedom", US points to "historic moment"

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson declared today in Washington that Sweden's accession to NATO is “a victory for freedom”, while the head of North American diplomacy highlighted “a historic moment” for the Atlantic Alliance.

07/03 Women who drive without veils in Iran are left without vehicles

Iranian authorities are conducting a large-scale campaign to enforce repressive veil laws by surveilling women and girls in public spaces, Amnesty International reported today.

06/03 Putin available to guarantee safety at nuclear plants

Russian President Vladimir Putin today expressed Russia's willingness to guarantee the nuclear safety of the plants it controls during a meeting with the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi.

06/03 Latvia began to strengthen border protection with the Russian Federation

The Latvian government announced today that it has started installing fortifications on the border with the Russian Federation, as part of the so-called Baltic defense line agreed by Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, in January.

03/03 Russia announces more military assets in response to Finland and Sweden joining NATO

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced today that more military resources will be mobilized in response to Finland and Sweden's accessions to NATO.

29/02 Russia also has weapons to target the West

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned today that Russia has weapons capable of reaching targets in the West, when speaking before the Federal Assembly in Moscow.

29/02 Cuba asks the UN World Food Program for help for the first time

The Government of Cuba asked the World Food Program (WFP) for help for the first time, due to the difficulties in continuing to distribute milk to children under the age of seven, the specialized UN agency confirmed today.

28/02 China expects NATO to adopt "common security concept" after Sweden joins

China said today that it hopes that "all parties adhere to a common concept of European security" to "achieve lasting peace and stability" on the continent, after Hungary ratified Sweden's accession to NATO.

27/02 No soldiers from Europe or NATO will be sent to the conflict in Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz guaranteed today that "no soldiers" will be sent to Ukraine by European or North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries, rejecting the possibility raised the previous day by French President Emmanuel Macron.

27/02 Mozambique/Attacks: More than 58,000 people flee in two weeks

The new wave of terrorist attacks in Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique, left 58,116 people displaced in just over two weeks, according to an estimate released today by the International Organization for Migration.

24/02 US warns of possible ecological disaster after Huthis attack on ship

A cargo ship damaged in an attack by Yemen's Huthi rebels left a huge oil slick in the Gulf of Aden and could cause a serious ecological disaster, the United States warned.

24/02 Lula accepts Lavrov's invitation to attend the BRICS Summit in Russia

The Brazilian head of state, Lula da Silva, accepted on Thursday the invitation made by the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, to participate in the BRICS Summit, in October, in Russia, indicated an official statement from Brasilia.

23/02 WHO calls for urgent measles response to protect millions of children in Europe

The European office of the World Health Organization (WHO) today urged an urgent response to the effect that the continent's measles outbreak could have on millions of children, after recording the highest number of cases in years.

22/02 Thousands of displaced people in the UK determined to return

Community leader Petro Rewko said today that Ukraine will be a very different, more democratic and modern country when the millions of displaced Ukrainians who fled the war return, including more than 280,000 in the United Kingdom.

21/02 International organizations: The invasion of Rafah will turn it into a “cemetery”

Officials from international relief organizations have warned that the ground attack that Israel is preparing against Rafah will turn the city located in the southern Gaza Strip into a "cemetery" and will increase the threat of famine that looms over it.

20/02 Putin offers North Korean leader Russian-made car

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, gave the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un, a Russian-made car, in a demonstration of the close relationship between the leaders, according to the North Korean state press

19/02 UK and EU sign cooperation agreement between border agencies

The European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom have reached a collaboration agreement between border control agencies, as part of a cooperation project to combat illegal migration, the European Commission reported today.

18/02 MSF ship sails with 80 migrants and two bodies after rescues in the Mediterranean

The Doctors Without Borders (MSF) ship “Geo Barents” is sailing with more than 80 rescued people and two bodies, after two complex rescue operations in the Mediterranean, the non-governmental organization (NGO) announced today.

18/02 João Lourenço says there can be no tolerance for coups d'état in Africa

The President of Angola, João Lourenço, defended today in Addis Ababa that there can be no tolerance for regimes resulting from coups d'état or “unconstitutional changes” in Africa.

18/02 Guterres forced to miss meeting with African leaders

The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, was forced for logistical reasons to miss the 37th African Union (AU) summit, which began work today in Addis Ababa, a source from the organization told Lusa.

17/02 Zelensky signs security agreement with Germany in Berlin

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed today in Berlin a security agreement between the two countries that guarantees long-term military support for Ukraine.

16/02 The Minister of Agriculture received Riza: International organizations stand by Lebanon, its people and its farmers

The Minister of Agriculture received Riza: International organizations stand by Lebanon, its people and its farmers

15/02 In Guatemala, At Least, Democracy Is Winning

An unlikely coalition of urban professionals and Indigenous people has pulled off something extraordinary.

15/02 Missionaries, priests and nuns are fleeing to Pemba

Missionaries, priests and nuns are fleeing from remote villages in Cabo Delgado to Pemba, the capital of that province in northern Mozambique, due to attacks by terrorist groups associated with the Islamic State, the Christian organization ACN reported today.

14/02 Putin orders the confiscation of assets of anyone who criticizes the army

Russia will begin confiscating the money and assets of people convicted of disseminating “false information” about the Russian army, according to a law promulgated today by President Vladimir Putin.

12/02 French MNE defends Europe with “second life insurance” in addition to NATO

The head of French diplomacy today defended a Europe of Defense, a “second life insurance” in addition to NATO, in response to controversial statements by former North American president Donald Trump about member states that do not pay their share.

09/02 Denmark warns of possible Russian attacks against NATO countries

Denmark's Defense Minister, Troels Lund Poulsen, warned today of a possible attack by Russia against NATO member countries and called for the reinforcement of these states' air defense.

09/02 New head of Ukrainian armed forces calls for improvement to defeat Russia

The new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armed forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, today called for improving Ukraine's forces to win the war with Russia, in the first public message since his appointment.

06/02 Germany will contribute frigate to European mission in the Red Sea

Germany will contribute a frigate to the European mission in the Red Sea against attacks by Huthi rebels, the German Defense Ministry confirmed today, announcing that the ship will set sail on Thursday from Wilhelmshaven

05/02 Guterres offers condolences on the death of the President of Namibia

The UN Secretary-General expressed condolences on the death of Namibian President Hage Geingob, considering him a "respected statesman" who dedicated his life to "serving and developing" the country.

01/02 Opponent Navalny asks to vote at the same time against Putin in the presidential elections

The leader of the Russian opposition, Alexei Navalny, today proposed to Russians who oppose President Vladimir Putin that they vote at the same time in the March elections, in a demonstration that he considered safe.

30/01 Cape Verde's PR calls for dialogue to avoid exits from ECOWAS and reform of the African Union

The Cape Verdean President today called for dialogue to prevent Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from leaving ECOWAS and defended a reform in the African Union, for a division of tasks with sub-regional organizations and different States.

26/01 Russia denies openness to negotiate Kiev's membership of NATO in exchange for territories

Russia today denied that President Vladimir Putin had expressed any willingness to the United States to negotiate Ukraine's entry into NATO in exchange for Russian control over the annexed territories in the neighboring country.

25/01 Kremlin accuses NATO of wanting to intimidate Russia with military maneuvers

The Kremlin accused NATO of wanting to intimidate Russia with the start this week of the Atlantic Alliance's largest military exercises since the Cold War.

23/01 Sweden sees no reason to discuss NATO membership with Hungary

Sweden's Foreign Minister said today that he sees no reason to negotiate Stockholm's accession to NATO with Hungary, a few hours after receiving an invitation from Budapest to “discuss” integration.

23/01 In a broader agreement... Israel proposes the departure of Hamas' leadership from Gaza

Alsumaria News - International Israel proposed that senior Hamas leaders leave the Gaza Strip as part of a broader ceasefire agreement in the Strip, according to CNN, citing officials familiar with the ongoing international discussions.

22/01 Lavrov accuses the West of preventing "peaceful resolution" between "brotherly peoples"

Russia's head of diplomacy, Serguei Lavrov, today accused the West of, by supporting Ukraine in resisting the Russian invasion, impeding "the paths to a peaceful resolution" in the confrontation between two "brotherly peoples".

22/01 Taliban impose restrictions on single and unaccompanied women

The Taliban are restricting Afghan women's access to work, travel and healthcare if they are not married or do not have a male guardian, according to a UN report released today.

19/01 Hungary “will not give in to Brussels’ blackmail”, says Prime Minister Orbán

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stressed that his government will not allow itself to be "blackmailed" by the European Commission into changing its position on fundamental issues such as migration.

19/01 Why Israel Is Taking the Genocide Case Seriously

What’s happening at The Hague isn’t political theater.

18/01 Argentine PR warns that the West “is in danger” because of “socialism”

Argentine President Javier Milei warned today, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, that “the Western world is in danger” due to ideas “that lead inexorably to socialism and, therefore, to poverty”.

17/01 Orbán rules out European Council presidency after Michel leaves

Hungarian Prime Minister, ultranationalist Viktor Orbán, stated today that he has no intention of assuming leadership of the European Council after the departure of Belgian Charles Michel from office.

16/01 Ukraine orders evacuation of 26 villages in Kharkiv region

Ukraine today ordered the evacuation of 26 villages in the Kharkiv region, in the northeast of the country, due to repeated attacks by the Russian army in the area.

14/01 More than 80 countries discuss a peace plan for Ukraine

More than 80 countries met in Switzerland today to seek a consensus on a peace formula for Ukraine proposed by its President, Volodymyr Zelensky, but the Swiss co-organizers admitted they were still far from including Russia.

13/01 World Meteorological Organization warns that 2024 could break 2023's heat record

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned today that 2024 could break the heat record set in 2023 due to the El Niño phenomenon.

12/01 Russia calls for Security Council meeting over attacks on Huthis

Russia has called for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council, following attacks by the United States and United Kingdom against Huthi rebels in Yemen, in retaliation for offensives against ships in the Red Sea

06/01 At least 11 killed in Russian attack in eastern Ukraine

At least 11 people died, including five children, and eight were injured today, during a Russian attack that mainly targeted the city of Pokrovsk, in eastern Ukraine, the regional governor announced.

04/01 Huthis launch maritime drone to attack ships after US and allies issue “last warning”

An unmanned armed vessel (maritime drone) launched from Yemen controlled by Shiite Houthi rebels exploded today "a few miles" from the United States Navy and commercial ships, a US military source said.

03/01 Russian victory would be “nail in the coffin” of the international order

The Portuguese Foreign Minister today identified Russia as the biggest threat to global security and warned that a Russian victory would be “a nail in the coffin of the international order”, calling for “indefatigable support” in the defense of Ukraine.

01/01 Putin says around 30 countries want to join BRICS

The Russian President said today that around three dozen countries are ready to join the BRICS, a bloc of countries with emerging economies, “in one way or another”, reports AFP.

31/12 Toll of attack on the Russian city of Belgorod rises to 24 dead

The death toll from Saturday's attack on the Russian city of Belgorod has risen to 24, the governor of the region of the same name, which borders Ukraine, announced today.

29/12 NATO "vigilant" after Russian missile enters Poland

NATO Secretary General Jens Soltenberg assured today that the Atlantic Alliance will "continue to be vigilant", after Poland reported that "everything indicates" that a Russian missile crossed part of its territory this morning.

29/12 Russian missile crossed NATO airspace during attack on Ukraine

A Russian missile entered the airspace of a NATO country, Poland, today, before leaving it towards Ukraine, the target of a deadly wave of Russian attacks, Polish authorities announced.

27/12 Kremlin propagandist defends Russian control of US bases in Europe, including Portugal

One of the Kremlin's main propagandists argued that Russia should occupy US military bases in Europe, including in Portugal, so that Moscow is never the target of European threats, reported the British newspaper Daily Express.

26/12 More than 15 thousand people intercepted in the Mediterranean and returned to Libya in 2023

A total of 15,791 migrants were intercepted this year in the Mediterranean Sea and returned to Libya, considered an “unsafe country”, according to the record up to December 23, published today by the International Organization for Migration.

25/12 Israel accuses Iran of forming a Basij naval force

Al-Sumaria News - International, on Monday, Israel accused Iran of forming a new base called the Basij Marine, and said that there is talk of a militia operating under the guise of marine fishing, and aims to transform into a forward base for collecting intelligence information.

24/12 WHO - Thousands Exposed to Risk of Cholera As Violence Escalates in Al Gezira State, Sudan [press release]

Access to health and other basic services has been disrupted since the escalation of violence spread to Al Gezira State on 15 December 2023. The situation in Wad Madani, the capital of the state, is particularly concerning. The few hospitals that are still operational are facing a critical shortage of staff and are overcrowded as most health workers have had to flee from the town.For the past eigh

24/12 Unicef Seeks $2bn Humanitarian Assistance for West, Central Africa

The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Friday appealed for nearly 2 billion dollars to provide lifesaving assistance to more than 24 million boys and girls across West and Central Africa in 2024.It projected that 46.7 million children in the region would face another year of humanitarian need due to ongoing conflict in Central Sahel, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and displacements into Chad sparke

22/12 Ukraine: Authorities recover bodies of 66 soldiers killed in combat

Ukrainian authorities today announced the recovery of the remains of 66 soldiers who fell in combat against Russia.

22/12 Netherlands will send 18 F-16 fighters to Kiev despite Russian threats

The Dutch Government announced today that it will deliver 18 F-16s to Ukraine, despite Moscow warning last week that it will retaliate if it is attacked by these fighters serving Ukraine from NATO bases.

22/12 North Korea accuses G7 of being a “club of thieves” for its actions against Russia

North Korean authorities today classified the G7 as a “club of thieves” for its actions against Russia and the financial aid provided to the Government of Ukraine.

20/12 Pentagon leader visits aircraft carriers with mission to prevent the spread of war in the Middle East

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin today visited the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to meet with sailors stationed in the Middle East with the mission of preventing the spread of war between Israel and Hamas.

20/12 Urgent Reforms Needed to Enable Strong Private Sector-Led Inclusive Growth [press release]

DAR ES SALAAM, December 19, 2023-Over the past two decades, Tanzania has exhibited robust economic growth, surpassing many developing countries, even weathering the COVID-19 pandemic fallouts remarkably well. However, a new World Bank report shows for this trajectory to remain viable, and for Tanzania to reach its full development potential, in the coming years the country will need to switch gear

17/12 Costa cancels visit to Portuguese military personnel in Mozambique for family reasons

The prime minister canceled for family reasons his Christmas visit to the Portuguese military on mission in Mozambique, on Monday, which included a meeting with the Mozambican President, Filipe Nyusi.

15/12 WHO warns of risk of international spread of "mpox"

The World Health Organization today warned of the risk of international spread of the "mpox" smallpox epidemic from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRCongo), where more than 13,000 suspected cases have already been registered.

15/12 Costa says it is a “historic day” and the impasse over Ukraine has been resolved in an “elegant way”

The Prime Minister considered that today is “a historic day”, after the European Council decided to open negotiations for the integration of Ukraine and Moldova, arguing that the Hungarian impasse was resolved in an “elegant way”.

13/12 Russia warns of retaliation if attacked from NATO bases

The Russian Government warned today that it will retaliate if it is attacked by F-16 fighters serving Ukraine from NATO bases in member countries of the Atlantic Alliance.

13/12 Revealing Iraq's position on the United Nations General Assembly resolution on Gaza.. Did he support it?

Alsumaria News - International The United Nations called for an immediate end to the war between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) for humanitarian reasons, after more than three-quarters of the members of the 193-member General Assembly supported this step, which the United States used its veto power against in the Council. Security a few days ago.

09/12 France shocked by OPEC for rejecting fossil fuel deal

France today expressed shock at the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries' (OPEC) call for member states to reject an agreement on fossil fuels at COP28.

07/12 Immediate and permanent... Representatives of 50 countries and organizations call for a truce in Gaza

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, along with representatives of about fifty countries and international organizations, called for respect for international law in Gaza, and for a new, immediate and permanent humanitarian truce.

06/12 Moscow warns of dangers of sending F-16 planes to Kiev

The Russian Foreign Ministry declared today that the "imminent" delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine will increase the risk of a direct military confrontation between Moscow and NATO.

06/12 Including the Great Omari Mosque... a list of the most prominent archaeological sites that were destroyed in Gaza

Alsumaria News - International The recent bombing campaign launched by the Israeli occupation forces, since the beginning of October 2023, led to the destruction of a large area of ​​Gaza City. Not only that, but a large number of archaeological and historical sites were subjected to major destruction.

05/12 AU Proposal for Moratorium On Horrifying Donkey Skin Trade Welcomed By ICWE

A report calling for a moratorium on the donkey skin trade has received the endorsement of the African Union.The report was approved at the 5th Ordinary Session of the Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water, and Environment, which is composed of ministers and senior officials of member states responsible for those portfolios in their respective countries.The

05/12 Gavi Expands Portfolio, Introduces New Vaccine Programmes to Save More Lives and Support Child Health [press release]

Countries can now submit plans to introduce diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine boosters (DTP boosters) and the six-in-one hexavalent vaccine Gavi and partners are also working towards expanding the portfolio of offerings in 2024, including the hepatitis B birth dose and rabies vaccines Thabani Maphosa, Managing Director of Country Programmes Delivery, Gavi: "By continually

05/12 Lula will invite Putin to the G20 summit but will have to deal with an arrest warrant

Brazilian President Lula da Silva confirmed today that he will invite his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, but warned that his country has responsibilities before the International Criminal Court (ICC).

04/12 PJ in operation with Europol against "money mules" detains 1,013 suspects

In recent months, the Judiciary Police participated in an international operation with the European Cybercrime Center (EC3) against money laundering that resulted in the arrest of 1,013 people and prevented the loss of 32 million euros.

04/12 '1, 2, 3. A Girl Has Just Been Married. And We Can Keep Counting' - Girls Not Brides CEO

LISTENGood afternoon, everyone. How are you? Are you excited to be here?It's so great to see all of you, and my cards are falling because I like to speak with my hands, which is a very good thing we do in Africa here.My name is Dr. Faith Mwangi-Powell. I'm the CEO of Girls Not Brides, the Global Partnership to End Child Marriage. I love stories like Memory because stories like Memory remind us why

04/12 Two deaths from cholera and 1,100 infected in less than two weeks in Mozambique

Mozambique's health authorities confirmed, in less than two weeks, 1,100 new cases of cholera, in four northern and central provinces, which caused two deaths, according to official data to which Lusa had access today.

03/12 President of the climate summit defends the end of fossil fuels after controversial words

The president of the COP28 climate summit said today that he is well aware that fossil fuels must be progressively reduced and abandoned, after controversial statements questioning science and the target of a 1.5ºC reduction in global warming.

03/12 Very rapid transition of fossils would be back to the "cave age"

The president of the COP28 climate summit considered the exit from fossil fuels inevitable, but warned, rejecting scientific evidence, that a very rapid transition to limit global warming to 1.5ºC would lead the world to the “cave age”.

03/12 Its goal is espionage, and the Gaza war destroyed its reputation.. What is the Israeli Skylark drone?

Alsumaria News - International In the war of extermination waged by the Israeli occupation against the Gaza Strip, spy and intelligence drones stand out through which the occupation army identifies its air targets and draws ground plans for its forces penetrating into the northern Gaza Strip. Among these drones we find the Sky Lark drone, which it relies on. The occupation army collected informati

01/12 The OP talked about the meeting on the peace formula

86 participants joined the discussion of the peace formula: representatives of 83 foreign states and three international organizations.

01/12 Putin orders 15% increase in the number of soldiers in the Russian Army

Russian President Vladimir Putin today signed a decree ordering a 15% increase in the number of soldiers in the Russian Army, which he explained as “increased threats” related to the conflict in Ukraine.

01/12 COP28: Three European leaders refuse to pose with Lukashenko in family photo

The heads of state of Lithuania, Latvia and Poland today refused to pose in the family photo of world leaders at the COP28 climate summit due to the presence of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

01/12 Failed assassinations and catastrophic failures...the history of Israeli intelligence operations

Alsumaria News - Doulaiyat It was only a few months after the declaration of the establishment of Israel in 1948 that Israel carried out numerous assassinations as a tool to liquidate anyone who represented a threat to the Hebrew state, and they continued until the present day. These operations were depicted in Israeli propaganda, and even in some films, as an example of The strength and accuracy

30/11 UN and African Union Sign New Human Rights Agreement

The United Nations and the African Union have reinforced their partnership following the conclusion of their seventh high-level dialogue in New York on Tuesday.At the meeting, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat signed a framework agreement on human rights, which follows a previous accord on peace and security, and another on development.Speaking

29/11 Angolan president should run for a third term

Analysts from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) believe that the MPLA, in power, will win the elections in Angola again in 2027, with João Lourenço running for a third term, bypassing the limit of two imposed by the Angolan Constitution.

27/11 Samia Earns Kudos

Experts say climate smart agriculture is a way to goARUSHA: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan's call at the just ended East African Community (EAC) Heads of State meeting held in Arusha has been hailed as a timely vision for the member states to become food sufficient while mitigating climate change.Dr Samia has underscored the importance of climate smart agriculture in increasing food production. She

23/11 Belarus calls for strengthening security in post-Soviet countries

The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, today called for new solutions to strengthen the security of members of the post-Soviet military alliance, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), which is holding a summit in Minsk.

23/11 It holds the bodies of Palestinians and Arabs, some of which had their organs stolen.. The story of the Israeli numbers’ graves

Alsumaria News - International, in a policy it has followed since 1948, Israel has been detaining the bodies of Palestinians in secret places called the Cemeteries of Numbers, without giving any information about their locations, amid almost confirmed news of the theft of body parts and depositing them in what is known as the skin bank to treat Israelis.

22/11 General Assembly Resolution Upholds the Olympic Truce

Ahead of the Summer Olympics in Paris next year, the UN General Assembly has urged countries to maintain the ancient Greek tradition of observing peace worldwide before, during and after the Games.This follows the adoption on Tuesday of a resolution that calls for a cessation of hostilities starting seven days before the opening of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and ending seven days after they

20/11 Displaced Families Uprooted By Severe Floods Across Horn of Africa

Severe floods in the Horn of Africa have affected tens of thousands of displaced families in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, putting lives and livelihoods at risk, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Friday.The floods were caused by ongoing heavy rains and come in the wake of the longest and most severe drought on record, the impacts of which are still being felt by millions across the region.Among

15/11 WHO Costing and Budgeting Tool for National Action Plans On Antimicrobial Resistance - Catalysing Collaboration in the United Republic of Tanzania [press release]

IntroductionAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites) evolve in ways that reduce the ability of medicines to fight them. AMR has made many infections, particularly bacterial infections, increasingly difficult or even impossible to treat (1). Without effective medicines, the number of people with severe microbial infections will increase, as will t

15/11 Experts Step Up Efforts to Tackle Diabetes Trends in the African Region

In June 2021, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Emmanuella Selasi Hormenoo, an 18-year-old Ghanian university student, was teetering on the brink of death. "The doctors initially thought that I might have COVID-19, but when they did the tests, they were always negative. During one of the blood transfusions I had to have, I went into cardiac arrest, and slipped into yet another coma."After th

14/11 Securiport Announces Bronze Sponsorship of the 79th IATA AGM And World Air Transport Summit

Securiport, a global leader in civil aviation security with an expertise in the use of data analytics and rules-based targeting for risk assessment and threat detection, confirmed its Bronze level sponsorship of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 4-6, 2023, in Istanbul, Turkey.As a Bronze sponsor of the pre-eminent annual event, IATA AGM pr

14/11 Trampling on peace.. North Korea accuses America of supplying Ukraine with internationally banned weapons

Alsumaria News - International, Cho Chol Soo, head of the International Organizations Department at the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the United States, by supplying Ukraine with internationally banned weapons, is trampling on stability and peace in Europe.

13/11 Shtayyeh: We refuse to establish temporary camps for the displaced, and we do not accept displacement on ships for deportation under the name of aid.

On Monday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh renewed his refusal to establish temporary camps for the displaced, as the Israeli occupation army requests from international organizations.

12/11 Erdogan: International organizations become blind when the dead are Muslims

Erdogan: International organizations become blind when the dead are Muslims

09/11 UN Conference Due in Rwanda Key to Tackling Landlocked Countries' Problems - Official

The third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) will be held in Kigali, in 2024.The global summit which will be held on the African continent for the first time, is key to addressing problems that landlocked countries face, especially for the African continent that accounts for the majority of such nations, a top UN official has said.Rabab Fatima, the UN Under-Secret

09/11 UN, Italy Sign €4.2 Mln Grant to Upgrade Healthcare in Kassala

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) have signed an agreement for €4.2 million to enhance the quality of healthcare services in Kassala, Sudan.The project aims to improve the uptake and quality of healthcare services as well as provide a safe environment for patients with disabilities to access quality healthcare services.

09/11 Putin signs decree authorizing exchange of frozen Russian and foreign assets

Russian President Vladimir Putin today signed a decree allowing the exchange of foreign assets frozen in Russia for Russian funds held in the West due to the war in Ukraine.

09/11 Goma - New Peace Court Built By Monusco to Fight Impunity [press release]

This activity is part of MONUSCO's commitment to provide support to institutions representing the rule of law in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as requested by the United Nations Security Council through its Resolution 2666 of December 20. 2022.This brand-new peace court, built as part of MONUSCO's institutional support mandate, is located in the Murara district, not far from the city center. T

09/11 CSOs in Disability Rights Call Upon Malawi Government to Ratify Africa Disability Protocol

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) advocating for the wellbeing of persons with disabilities have called upon the government to ratify Africa Disability Protocol (ADP).If ratified, the protocol will help address specific issues such as customs, traditional believes and harmful practices, the role of family, community and care givers that impede their rights.Executive Director for Disability, HIV a

09/11 UNRWA: The bombing of Gaza deprives 300,000 Palestinian children of education

Alsumaria News - International News Israel has continued its bombing of the Gaza Strip, for 33 days, a bombing that affected everything in the Strip, even schools, which stopped teaching and turned into shelter centers for the displaced.

08/11 Tuberculosis Response Recovering From Pandemic but Accelerated Efforts Needed to Meet New Targets [press release]

The World Health Organization (WHO) 2023 Global tuberculosis (TB) report underscores a significant worldwide recovery in the scale-up of TB diagnosis and treatment services in 2022. It shows an encouraging trend starting to reverse the detrimental effects of COVID- 19 disruptions on TB services.Featuring data from 192 countries and areas, the report shows that 7.5 million people were diagnosed wit

06/11 Nicotine Ignorance Killing More People Than Smoking Itself

At the recent Global Nicotine Tobacco Forum (GTNF) in Seoul, South Korea, BAT’s global head of business communications, Jonathan Atwood warned that a lack of knowledge and education surrounding tobacco harm reduction was hampering its progress. He expressed that while more must be done to educate people about the science, smarter regulation and strong enforcement were also needed to ensure that th

31/10 Huawei Announces Business Results for the First Three Quarters of 2023

Huawei unveiled its business results for the first three quarters of 2023 on October 27, 2023. During this period, Huawei generated CNY456.6 billion ($62,47 billion) in revenue, with a year-on-year increase of 2.4% and a net profit margin of 16.0%."The company's performance is in line with forecast," said Ken Hu, Huawei's Rotating Chairman. "I'd like to thank our customers and partners for their o

26/10 Quit Or Die - The Moral Dilemma Facing Tobacco Harm Reduction Interventions

Forty-seven years on since Professor Michael Russell’s famous quotation, people are still dying from tar despite smoking for nicotine, the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates the annual death toll from smoking combustible cigarettes to be over 8 million, with the latest WHO data as of August 2023 showing that more than 7 million of those deaths result from direct tobacco use.Public health in

11/10 South Africa Hosts 7th Global Alcohol Policy Conference, 24 to 26 Oct [press release]

South Africa will host the 7th Global Alcohol Policy Conference scheduled to take place from the 24 - 26 October 2023 at the Cape Town Convention Centre, in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference will be held under the theme: "Investing in people before profits: building momentum towards the Framework Convention on Alcohol Control". The biennial gathering aims to emphasise the need for proactive

03/10 We cannot achieve SDGs without Sustainable Food Systems – Reflections from the 2023 United Nations General Assembly in New York

The General debate of the seventy-eighth session of the United Nations General Assembly UNGA closed on September 26, 2023, in New York marking a crucial milestone in the journey towards achieving the 2030 Agenda.Hopping from meeting to meeting, I carefully listened to global policy and business leaders gathering in New York where they shared experiences and progress on attaining global sustainable

02/10 RBM Partnership to End Malaria welcomes WHO's recommendation of world's second malaria vaccine [press release]

Global malaria community calls for increased investment in development and scale-up of malaria innovations following R21 vaccine announcement- but RBM Partnership warns “it’s not the only solution”. Today, a second vaccine to fight malaria was recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), paving the way for a significant expansion in the global supply of malaria vaccines and increasing the d

21/09 Cuba Calls for 'A New and More Just Global Contract'

In the face of rising hunger and poverty, developing countries will continue their decades-long fight for a more just and equitable world, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.Speaking on behalf of the global South, he called for reforming international financial systems and ramping up support for sustainable development and climate action.Cuba last we

14/08 Govt Engaging the World Bank On Funding Cuts - Musasizi

The State Minister for Finance, Hon. Henry Musasizi, has said government is engaging the World Bank on its decision to cut financing of projects in Uganda."We are negotiating with the World Bank but should we fail to agree, then we shall make some decisions on the budget which we shall bring to the attention of Parliament for approval," said Musasizi.He revealed this to the Committee on Finance, P

10/08 Uganda Will Develop Without World Bank - Museveni

President Museveni has insisted that Uganda will do with or without the support of the World Bank.In a message on his Twitter handle, Museveni said that an "official from the World Bank rang me to alert me about the statement from that Bank regarding the suspension of any new requests from Uganda for loans.""I want to inform everybody, starting with Ugandans, that Uganda will develop with or witho

07/08 WHO Hails Mauritius, Netherlands for Tobacco Control Measures but Global Risks Remain

Despite the welcome news that more than seven in 10 people on the planet - 5.6 billion - are now protected by measures to curb the dangers of tobacco smoke, 8.7 million people still die from tobacco-related diseases every year, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.Hailing Mauritius and the Netherlands for implementing all of the UN health agency's MPOWER tobacco control measures -

01/08 WHO Recommends Optimizing HIV Testing Services [press release]

At the 12th International IAS Conference on HIV Science, WHO calls for countries to expand use of HIV self-testing (HIVST), to offer HIVST for initiation, continuation and re-starting pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and to promote testing through sexual and social networks to increase testing coverage and strengthen uptake of HIV prevention and treatment services for the general population in high

25/07 Russian Strikes On Ukraine Ports 'Further Blow to Global Food Security'

Russia's bombardment of Ukrainian ports along the Black Sea could have far-reaching impacts on global food security, UN political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo said on Friday in a briefing to the Security Council.Ms. DiCarlo strongly condemned the aerial strikes this week on the ports in Odesa, Chornomorsk and Mykolaiv, which destroyed critical infrastructure and killed or injured civilians.The a

19/07 165 Million People Fell Into Poverty Between 2020 to 2023 As Debt Servicing Crowded Out Social Protection, Health and Education Expenditures

UNDP calls for a Debt-Poverty Pause to mitigate poverty until the multilateral system addresses debt restructuring at speed and scaleOver the past three years, poverty rates in poor countries have surged, with the number of additional individuals living on less than $3.65-a-day reaching 165 million by 2023 according to a new policy brief from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), titled

18/07 The AU and UNDP Jointly Launch Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions

The African Union Commission (AUC) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched the Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT), on the side-lines of the 5th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, in Nairobi, Kenya, on 15 July 2023. AFSIT aims at providing support to countries undergoing complex political transitions and countries at risk.In May 2023, African Union (

17/07 Aspartame Sweetener 'Possibly' Cancer-Causing, WHO Agency Reports

The World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency on Friday classified the commonly used artificial sweetener aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic to humans", although another UN committee reaffirmed that there was a safe daily level of consumption.The joint assessment from WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA),

06/07 FAO Backs PPR Vaccination Campaign in 10 Districts

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation through the Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change in The Gambia Project (AACCP) and in collaboration with the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) recently embarked on a Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) mass vaccination exercise in 10 districts in The Gambia.The campaign, which was financed at the cost of D1,645, 000, covers the North B

06/07 UN Says U.S.43 Million Allocated to Mitigate Impact of Drought

UN humanitarians said on Wednesday 43 million U.S. dollars has been allocated to aid Somalia in fighting the effects of drought, mainly food insecurity.The Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) put 25 million U.S. dollars toward the campaign, and the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) allocated 18 million dollars for famine prevention efforts, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Af

24/06 IMF Managing Director Welcomes Debt Treatment Agreement Reached By Zambia and Its Official Creditors Under the G20 Common Framework [document]

Washington DC: following the announcement of an agreement being reached by Zambia and its official creditors under the Group of 20 Common Framework, Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today:"I warmly welcome Minister of Finance Situmbeko Musokotwane's announcement that the Zambian authorities have reached an agreemen

22/06 Govt Takes Step to Secure Crucial Foreign Currency From IMF, World Bank

With the conclusion of consultation on the second Home Grown Economic Reforms Agenda with the executive committee of the Development Assistance Group (DAG), Ethiopia moves a step closer to securing the much-needed foreign currency from the Bretton Woods Institutions.In 2019, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved close to $3 billion to support the first phase of the Homegrown Economic Refo

21/06 WHO Director-General's Opening Remarks At the Media Briefing - 8 June 2023 [press release]

Good morning, good afternoon and good evening,Today, Equatorial Guinea declared its outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease over, 42 days after the last patient was discharged from treatment.The outbreak was the first of its kind in Equatorial Guinea, with 17 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 12 reported deaths. In addition, 23 probable cases were reported, all of whom died.Four patients recovered a

20/06 GOL, UNICEF Launch Nationwide Campaign On Violence Against Children

The Government of Liberia in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has launched a nationwide campaign to combat violence against children.UNICEF launched the campaign in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, the Government of Sweden and the Spotlight Initiative in Liberia in commemoration of the Day of the African Child, which was celebra