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‘The story of 2022 is freedom fighting back’ against aggression, UK Prime Minister Truss says in UN speech

Village Reporter
“We must fight to defend the ideals of the UN and deliver on them,” Ms. Truss said Tuesday evening in her first address to the Assembly’s high-level debate since becoming Prime Minister. She proposed a blueprint that would open a new era in the UK and, more broadly, heal the “fracturing principles that have defined our lives since the dark… Read More
Pacific 

Myanmar spiralling ‘from bad to worse, to horrific’, Human Rights Council hears

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“With each report I have warned that unless UN Member States change course in the way they collectively respond to this crisis, the people of Myanmar will suffer even further,” he told the Human Rights Council in Geneva, saying that conditions have “gone from bad to worse, to horrific for untold numbers of innocent people in Myanmar”.  ‘Stakes could not… Read More
Pacific 

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ‘tramples on the UN Charter’ says Japanese Prime Minister

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He noted that the UN has been playing a central role in the development of an international order where the rule of law is firmly established, but also added that its foundation has been gravely shaken. ‘Rule of law, not rule by force’ “We stand at a historic watershed moment,” he continued, stressing: “Russian aggression against Ukraine is an act… Read More
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AU chairman calls for lifting of sanctions on Zimbabwe

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– – The African Union chairman and president of Senegal President Macky Sall has called for the lifting of sanctions placed on Zimbabwe. Mr. Sall told the 77th UN General Assembly in New York that current sanctions against Zimbabwe were destructive and aggravating the suffering of citizens. For over two decades Zimbabwe has struggled to rebuild its economy and sanctions… Read More
Pacific 

Pakistan floods: Six month wait for water to recede, warn relief agencies

Village Reporter
Close to eight million people have been displaced by the disaster and the UN along with the authorities and partners have continued to race to reach affected populations with desperately needed relief items. Southern Sindh province is still in crisis, with many areas still under water. To date, more than 1,500 people have been killed, including 552 children. “We don’t… Read More
Europe 

Türkiye: Ukraine grain export deal among UN’s greatest recent accomplishments

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His wide-ranging speech covered issues such as Türkiye’s humanitarian support to other countries during the COVID-19 pandemic and diplomatic efforts on Ukraine, as well as the need for greater collective action to address global challenges including the ripple effects of the war.   The pandemic sparked supply chain problems which had a heavy impact on the global economy. Russia’s invasion of… Read More
Pacific 

Alarm over Iranian woman’s death after ‘improper’ hijab arrest

Village Reporter
Mahsa Amini was arrested a week ago by Iran’s “morality police” in Teheran. The 22-year-old, whose Kurdish name is Jhina – fell into a coma shortly after collapsing at a detention centre, and died three days later, officially of a heart attack. In Geneva, Spokesperson for the UN rights office OHCHR, Ravina Shamdasani, said that there was also deep concern… Read More
Pacific 

Myanmar: Guterres strongly condemns army attacks which left 11 children dead

Village Reporter
According to news reports, helicopter gunships together with troops under the command of the ruling Junta, opened fire last Friday on the temple school in Let Yet Kone, in the Sagaing Region of northern Myanmar. The military reportedly said that it had launched the attack on insurgents which they claim were hiding in the school. February 2021 coup Myanmar has… Read More
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Benefits of Online Betting Sports

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– – The sports betting industry has existed for as long as sports have existed. It is a hobby of sports betters to bet on their beloved sport. Traditionally sports betting is done in a casino. But now the sport has moved ahead with technological advancements due to technological advances. People are moving toward remote betting methods. As it has… Read More
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Nigeria makes its biggest ever cocaine seizure worth over $278m

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– – The Nigerian drug enforcement agency has made its biggest seizure of cocaine in the country’s history. Four Nigerian men aged 69, 65, and two 53-year-olds were arrested in different parts of Lagos, officials said. A foreign national was also arrested during the operation, the agency said. In a statement the agency said “At least, four drug barons including… Read More
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