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The United Nations Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa, Huang Xia, has expressed real hope for a ceasefire that could lead to a lasting and definitive settlement of the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Although progress has been made through peace initiatives,
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The Chief Adviser's Special Envoy to the Security Council, Lutfey Siddiqi, addressed the UN Headquarters on Wednesday, highlighting the dual benefits and perils of artificial intelligence (AI). Despite AI's potential as a powerful enabler for conflict prevention, peacekeeping, and humanitarian response, Siddiqi warned of its pernicious
Mediation
US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Saturday thanked Turkiye, Qatar, and Egypt for their critical mediation efforts in achieving the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Speaking in Tel Aviv, Witkoff acknowledged Arab and Muslim leaders who played a vital role in the peace deal, praising President Erdogan of Turkiye, Sheikh Mohammed of
Diplomats
Donald Trump and his Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff, have significant financial ties to the Qatari government, which has raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest. Trump recently signed an executive order guaranteeing Qatar's security with a rare promise of U.S. military backup. However, an investigation by
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Pakistan joined the overwhelming majority of United Nations General Assembly members in boycotting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech on Friday. Pakistani delegation, led by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, walked out of the hall as Netanyahu began his address. The speech was met with a deserted hall, with many
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a walkout at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, a day after he entered the hall to address the 'empty' hall despite a walkout by diplomats. While addressing the empty hall, he was seen wearing a QR code pinned to
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Vershinin and UN officials discussed various aspects of information and communications technologies, including artificial intelligence, during a meeting at the 80th UN General Assembly in New York. The meeting highlighted the role of the UN in regulating ICTs and the Russian Federation's
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Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford, known for their roles in The West Wing, have been promoted to series regulars in The Diplomat Season 4, following their guest-starring appearances in the previous seasons. This news comes as Netflix prepares to release The Diplomat Season 3 in October, with production on Season
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Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford, both award-winning actors, have been promoted to series regulars for the upcoming fourth season of The Diplomat. They initially appeared as guest stars in the show, joining in Season 2 and Season 3, respectively. Janney plays the role of Vice President Grace Penn, who becomes
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The Trump administration is imposing significant restrictions on Iranian diplomats visiting the United States, limiting their access to luxury goods and certain areas. Iranian officials, including those stationed at the Iranian Mission in New York, must obtain approval to purchase items at wholesale club stores, including Costco, Sam's
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Afghanistan is grappling with an unprecedented blend of humanitarian, economic, and human rights crises, warning signs of which have been compounded by the Taliban's restrictive policies towards women and girls. The country's humanitarian situation has steadily deteriorated since the Taliban's takeover in 2021, while
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A severe crisis is unfolding in Yemen as the conflict escalates, threatening millions with starvation and destabilizing neighboring countries. The humanitarian situation is dire, with 17 million people struggling to eat and an additional one million expected to face extreme hunger before February next year. UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg
