Four executed for producing illegal alcohol in Iran
Iranian authorities have executed end of October four people convicted of selling illegal alcohol, which poisoned and killed 17 people last year.…
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War in Ukraine: Live updates from the Security Council and the field
The UN Security Council met in emergency session on Ukraine on Wednesday amid unconfirmed reports that troops from the Democratic People’s Republic…
World News in Brief: Sudan food crisis update, justice in Thailand, UN can solve global problems
The World Food Programme (WFP) has increased its humanitarian response in Sudan’s conflict-ravaged areas, particularly in Darfur, where the risk of widespread…
Von der Leyen and Bin Zayed Discuss Ceasefire and EU-UAE Relations
In a phone call on Friday 18 October, President Ursula von der Leyen discussed with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United…
Palestine: International law obliges Israel to end occupation, says rights panel
It details the obligations for Israel, third-party States and the UN to bring to an end the unlawful occupation, according to the…
Fethullah Gülen, Advocate for Peace and Dialogue, Passes Away at 86
Fethullah Gülen, a prominent Turkish cleric and advocate for interfaith dialogue and education, passed away on October 21, 2024, in a Pennsylvania…
Lebanon crisis: UN human rights office calls for probe into Israeli strike
“What we’re hearing is that amongst the 22 people who were killed were 12 women and two children,” said Jeremy Laurence, spokesperson…
‘Pivotal moment’ as violence against children reaches unprecedented levels worldwide
“Millions of children worldwide are victims of physical, sexual, and psychological violence both online and offline, including child labor, child marriage, female…
Hungary’s Role in Europe’s Future: Von der Leyen on Crisis, War, and Economic Growth
On a day that marked significant reflection and determination, Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, addressed the European…
EU Extends Sanctions on Nicaragua, Calls for Restoration of Fundamental Freedoms
The European Council has once again extended its restrictive measures against Nicaragua for an additional year, maintaining the sanctions until October 15,…