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Egypt announces intent to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "The submission ... comes in light of the worsening severity and scope of Israeli attacks against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip, and the continued perpetration of systematic practices against the Palestinian people, i
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UN Secy General Guterres urges 'humanitarian ceasefire' in Gaza, release o
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, said on Sunday that an immediate humanitarian ceasefire is the need of the hour and urged for a "surge" in humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip, according to The Times of Israel.
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"Assault on Rafah would be strategic mistake": UN Chief Guterres
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Decrying Israel's ground offensive in Rafah, the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has said that the assault would be a "strategic mistake."
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Hamas accepts Qatar-mediated proposal on hostage release, Israeli withdraw
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
According to the document, the agreement will be implemented in three phases, each lasting 42 days. The first phase entails the release of 33 Israeli hostages, including women, children, the elderly, and the sick, over the course of six weeks.
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UN chief warns against ground invasion of Rafah amid escalating tensions i
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The tensions escalated with multiple airstrikes on Rafah early Tuesday, resulting in casualties and injuries, as reported by the Palestinian Civil Defence.
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UN demands better protection for journalists on environment beat
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Marking the World Press Freedom Day on Friday, 3rd May, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted an uptick in violence faced by journalists covering environmental issues, which has made the profession increasingly dangerous.
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Hamas to send delegation to Cairo 'in positive spirit to reach an agreemen
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged both Israel and Hamas to prioritise reaching an agreement, citing the high stakes involved.
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Colombia to break diplomatic ties with Israel, citing genocide accusations
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Addressing a gathering on International Workers' Day in Bogota, Petro emphasised the necessity for countries to take active stances in response to the escalating crisis in Gaza.
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UAE President, UN Secretary-General discuss regional developments and effo
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
During the call, the two sides also discussed a number of regional and international issues of common concern, foremost among them developments in the Middle East and the need to contain tensions and prevent escalation, as this entails a serious threat to the security and stability of the re
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Mohamed Abushahab appointed UAE's Permanent Representative to UN, presents
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
On Monday, Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, the newly-appointed Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, succeeding Lana Nusseibeh in this role.
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Year of civil war in Sudan: Millions starving; faces humanitarian crisis
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
As Sudan marks the one-year anniversary of the civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF), aid agencies have warned that the country is on the verge of collapse and facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, CNN reported.
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"Neither region nor world can afford more war": UN chief at emergency meet
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
"We have a shared responsibility to work for peace. Regional - and indeed global -- peace and security are being undermined by the hour. Neither the region nor the world can afford more war," Guterres said.
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