Russia declares return of UN Security Council sanctions against Iran illegal
Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyansky pointed out that the UN Secretariat has no basis for renewing the relevant mandates
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UAE foreign minister urges end to Gaza war in meeting with Netanyahu in New...
Sheikh Abdullah stressed the urgent need to bring an end to the bloody conflict in Gaza, reach a permanent and sustainable ceasefire
DUBAI: UAE Foreign...
Chinese premier warns tariff hikes denting global economic growth
NEW YORK - Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday warned that the risks of higher tariffs denting global economic growth have risen, in a veiled criticism of the United States, calling in...
Russia today needs political stability three times more than ever before — Putin
According to the Russian president, political stability, which is partly ensured by voters, is the basis for Russia's success in all areas, including the military and security spheres
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South Africa, Africa’s Packaged Food Powerhouse
Islamabad - South Africa has firmly established itself as the continent’s packaged food leader, with retail sales reaching $18.5 billion in 2024, according to data compiled by Stears from Euromonitor and Food...
Palestinian leader to address UN General Assembly as peace push gathers steam
President Mahmud Abbas will address UNGA three days after a slew of Western nations recognized a state of Palestine
Trump administration adamantly rejected statehood and barred Abbas from traveling...
Trump insists he will ‘end the war in Gaza’ at meeting with heads of...
Witkoff offers thumbs up as White House doesn’t immediately comment on sit-down at UN, which UAE reports focused on permanent ceasefire and Turkey’s Erdogan describes as...
As Western nations recognize Palestinian statehood, Palestinians doubt its impact
Around three-fourths of the 193-member United Nations now recognize a Palestinian state, but major Western nations had until recently declined to, saying one could only come about through negotiations with...
Israel to demolish homes of Palestinians who killed six in Jerusalem bus stop attack
Israel says demolishing the homes of relatives of attackers and their fellow villagers is a deterrent to future attacks
Palestinians and human rights groups say it is...
Trump to slam ‘globalist’ bodies, Palestinian recognitions at UN
Trump has repeatedly criticized the UN and other multilateral institutions as part of his ‘America First’ policy
Trump will meanwhile hold a ‘multilateral meeting’ with the leaders...