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UN General Assembly approves resolution for Russia to make reparations to Ukraine

The United Nations General Assembly on Monday called for Russia to be held accountable for its conduct in Ukraine, voting to approve a resolution recognizing that Russia must be responsible for making reparations to the country. The resolution, supported by 94 of the assembly’s 193 members, said Russia, which invaded its neighbor in February, “must… Read More UN General Assembly approves resolution for Russia to make reparations to Ukraine

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Sudan’s leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says elections date not fixed yet

The head of Sudan’s ruling council General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said late on Thursday that no fixed date had been set for elections, but the military would not wait forever. Burhan, who derailed a political transition 11 months ago by dissolving a civilian-led government, had previously indicated that elections would be held in 2023. The… Read More Sudan’s leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says elections date not fixed yet

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U.S. foreign minister Antony Blinken meets with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi amid Taiwan tensions

Senior diplomats from the United States and China began a meeting on Friday with tensions high after a visit to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and an explicit pledge by U.S. President Joe Biden to defend the Chinese-claimed island. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shook hands… Read More U.S. foreign minister Antony Blinken meets with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi amid Taiwan tensions

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urges Israel to resume negotiations immediately

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid’s call for a two-state solution was a “positive development” but said the proof would be an immediate return to negotiations. “The true test of the credibility and seriousness of this stance is for the Israeli government to return to the negotiation table immediately,” he told… Read More Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urges Israel to resume negotiations immediately

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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez says nation supports ‘mutually acceptable’ solution regarding Western Sahara

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Thursday that Spain supports a “mutually acceptable political solution” regarding Western Sahara. “We fully support the work of the UN Secretary Special Envoy, work that we deem to be absolutely crucial,” Sanchez said during his speech to the United Nations General Assembly. “Spain will also continue to support… Read More Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez says nation supports ‘mutually acceptable’ solution regarding Western Sahara

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy asks UN to strip Russia of veto power

Russia pushed ahead on Thursday with its biggest conscription since World War Two while Ukraine demanded “just punishment” for a seven-month-old invasion sending shock waves around the world. President Vladimir Putin’s order to mobilise another 300,000 Russians to fight signalled a major escalation of a war that has already killed thousands, displaced millions, pulverised cities,… Read More Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy asks UN to strip Russia of veto power

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Iran, U.S. clash at UN General Assembly on nuclear deal, human rights issues

The United States and Iran clashed on security and human rights on Wednesday, with Iran’s president demanding U.S. guarantees to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and the U.S. president vowing Tehran would never get an atomic bomb. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi struck a defiant tone at the United Nations General Assembly by decrying “double… Read More Iran, U.S. clash at UN General Assembly on nuclear deal, human rights issues

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UN General Assembly elects Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland to Security Council

The United Nations General Assembly elected Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland to the U.N. Security Council on Thursday for two-year term starting on January 1, 2023. All five countries ran unopposed for a spot on the 15-member body, which is charged with maintaining international peace and security. They will replace India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico… Read More UN General Assembly elects Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland to Security Council

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