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David Lammy, UK Foreign Secretary, announced that the UK has sanctioned two Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, for inciting violence against Palestinian people and promoting egregious abuses of human rights. This move comes as part of a coordinated effort with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway to ramp
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The UK has imposed sanctions on two Israeli government ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, for inciting violence and egregious abuses of Palestinian human rights. The move, announced by Foreign Secretary David Lammy, is part of a coordinated effort with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway to pressure Israel over
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European Commissioner Maro Šefović, Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and Chief Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picardo met in Brussels on June 11, forging a conclusive political agreement on the core aspects of the future EU-UK Agreement regarding Gibraltar. This breakthrough builds on
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The United Kingdom's decision to remove sanctions on Zimbabwe marks a significant turning point in the evolution of diplomatic ties between the two nations. This move comes after years of hardship for Zimbabwe, which suffered under international sanctions imposed in response to human rights abuses. However, the Zimbabwean
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The UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway have joined forces to impose sanctions on Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and finance minister Bezalel Smotrich for their repeated incitement of violence against Palestinian civilians. This marks the first time Western countries have sanctioned Israeli government ministers, highlighting growing frustration
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Canada's federal government has announced the imposition of sanctions on two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, for "inciting violence against Palestinians" in the West Bank. This move is unprecedented as Canada has rarely taken such measures against an allied country. The sanctions,
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Nigeria's Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has emphasized the importance of ratifying the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement and increasing funding for blue economy initiatives. Oyetola represented President Bola Tinubu at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, where he highlighted the need
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Delivering Nigeria's national statement at the ongoing United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, highlighted the need for collective global action to safeguard the health of the oceans for future generations. As a coastal state, Nigeria recognizes the ocean as a
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Qatar's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, has reaffirmed the country's commitment to supporting international efforts to protect ocean health and ensure the sustainable use of marine resources. In a speech delivered at the United Nations Ocean Conference
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Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, presented the Economic Survey for FY 2024-25 at a press conference, highlighting the government's assessment of the national economy before the upcoming federal budget. The minister announced a significant drop in the policy rate from 22% to 11%, signaling
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Gaza teeters on the brink of humanitarian disaster as Israel's blockade and military campaign continue to intensify, killing scores of Palestinians and sparking international condemnation. Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway have imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli government ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, for allegedly
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Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway imposed sanctions on two Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. This move was met with opposition from the US State Department, which condemned the sanctions as "extremely unhelpful" and urged the
