United Nations
As the war in Ukraine continues, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed alarm over the escalating situation, reiterating that attacks against civilians and critical infrastructure are prohibited under international law. The recent airstrikes on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant have disrupted the power supply, forcing the plant to rely on
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The international community has reacted with deep concern and alarm to the latest escalation of the conflict in Ukraine. Reports of civilian casualties, including a drone strike on a minibus that killed at least nine people and injured seven, have sparked widespread condemnation. The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has called
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The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has reiterated the need for a ban on lethal autonomous weapon systems, citing concerns over their potential to infringe on international humanitarian and human rights laws. Guterres emphasized that human control over the use of force is essential and that machines should not be
International law
Pakistan's Foreign Office Spokesperson, Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, emphasized the country's growing diplomatic profile at international and regional forums, including its upcoming UNSC Presidency. Pakistan will convene several high-level signature events in July, including an open debate on promoting international peace and security through multilateralism and
Ambassadors
Pakistan assumes the presidency of the United Nations Security Council this July, marking a significant milestone in its growing diplomatic profile. The country's diplomatic efforts are focused on promoting international peace and security, humanitarian accountability, and regional connectivity. Pakistan's commitment to multilateralism and international law remains
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A United Nations (UN) report on corporate complicity with Israel's occupation and the genocide in Gaza has named the University of Edinburgh as one of the most financially entangled institutions in the UK to Israel. The report, authored by UN special rapporteur Francese Albanese, highlights the university'
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Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, Ambassador Kamran Akhtar, has made history by being elected president of the 53rd session of the United Nations Industrial Development Board (UNIDO). This marks Pakistan's first time holding this prestigious position, reflecting the country's growing
Nuclear proliferation
The Iranian regime, marked by a history of terrorism, murder, and human rights abuses, poses a significant threat to global peace. Former Conservative MEP Struan Stevenson, a long-time advocate for democracy in Iran, warns against the dangers of this regime obtaining nuclear capabilities. Stevenson's own life has been
Nuclear proliferation
The recent US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities have been justified by President Donald Trump and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth as a necessary measure to neutralize the "nuclear threat" posed by Iran. However, according to Professor of International Law Donald Rothwell from the Australian National University,
Nuclear proliferation
US President Donald Trump justified the bombing of Iran's three nuclear facilities by citing a "stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world's number one state sponsor of terror." However, this justification is questionable under international law. Two key aspects of self-defence were
Nuclear proliferation
The international community has been left shaken by President Donald Trump's decision to use military force against Iran, a move that experts say constitutes a war crime of aggression. This act, akin to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the US invasion of Iraq, violates the United
Nuclear proliferation
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has defended the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites ahead of a summit of member countries, stating that it would be a "stranglehold" for Iran to own and possess a nuclear weapon. This position aligns with NATO's consistent stance that Iran should
