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Annalena Baerbock, the new president of the United Nations General Assembly, has proposed deploying UN peacekeeping forces, known as Blue Helmets, to secure a potential future ceasefire in Ukraine. This move would require the support of a majority of UN member states and would largely depend on Moscow's
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In a bid to reform and improve the global governance system, Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed the Global Governance Initiative during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization+ meeting in Tianjin. The initiative aims to uphold sovereign equality, abide by international law and order, practice multilateralism, advocate for people-centeredness, and emphasize action-orientedness.
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The United Nations General Assembly has seen a landmark moment as 142 countries, including Uganda, voted in favor of the New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine. The resolution reaffirms the global community's commitment to a two-State solution and calls for an immediate
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The United Nations General Assembly has passed a declaration on the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-State solution with Israel, after a high-level international conference in July. The declaration, known as the New York Declaration, calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, the release
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The United Nations resolution promoting the two-state solution has received endorsement from Rwanda, as well as 142 other countries, in a landmark move that seeks to divide the disputed land between Israelis and Palestinians. Rwanda's vote came just one day after condemning recent Israeli strikes in Qatar that
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The global economy is undergoing a significant shift as services emerge as a standalone sector and essential inputs across primary industries and manufacturing. However, the lack of quality data and statistical capacity in developing countries hinders the understanding and harnessing of the sector's potential. To address this challenge,
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As the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, the international community has come together to condemn Russia's aggressive actions and offer support to the Ukrainian people. A series of high-level meetings and statements have highlighted the growing concern over drone warfare and the potential for a broader regional
Humanitarian aid
Humanitarian organizations are working against the clock to prevent further suffering in the Gaza Strip, a veteran humanitarian warned on Friday. Olga Cherevko, Spokesperson in Gaza for the UN aid coordination office OCHA, called for more action to end the conflict and stop the bloodshed. The situation in Gaza is
Mediation
The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting to condemn Israel's recent strikes on Qatar's capital, Doha. The meeting was requested by Qatar, Algeria, Pakistan, and Somalia, and was attended by the Qatari Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani. The Security Council unanimously condemned the
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The United States Senate and House of Representatives recently passed various defense-related bills and made significant announcements regarding national security. The National Defense Authorization Act for FY2026 highlighted several key wins for servicemembers and their families, strengthened the US defense industrial base, and contained important provisions for the US military.
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Israel's escalated offensive in Gaza City has taken a devastating toll on the population, with at least 32 people killed and hundreds of thousands displaced. The airstrikes, which have intensified in recent days, have destroyed multiple high-rise buildings and left residents struggling to survive. As the situation continues
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Sri Lanka has expressed its sincere appreciation to Saudi Arabia and France for their leadership in advancing a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. The island nation reaffirmed its unwavering support for the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to statehood, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the
