U.N. Rapporteur Francesca Albanese Urges Arms Embargo & Sanctions on Israel over War Crimes in Gaza
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“The images of starvation in Gaza are unbearable and you’re doing nothing.”
Michael Fakhri, UN rapporteur on the right to food ... Show more
US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new ...
reuters.com/world/us-aims-begin-new-north-korea-sanctions-monitoring-regime-by-next-month-2024-04-19/
At least five tankers made shipments in March, in the first documented direct seaborne deliveries from Russia since the UN imposed a strict cap on oil ... Show more www.ft.com/content/df23a473-ea0b-4882-be19-048ae0d501d2
Russian veto halts UN monitoring of North Korea nuclear sanctions: Russia this week vetoed the annual renewal of a panel of experts tasked with monitoring the ...
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US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to 'reward' North Korea's bad behaviour: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urged Russia and China on Tuesday to ...
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US seeks new mechanism to monitor North Korean sanctions: Washington looking for alternatives after Russia effectively halted UN monitoring mission.
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UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, Michael Fakhri, criticizes nations at the UN Human Rights Council, including those purportedly in support of ... Show more #DawnToday
UN experts call for arms embargo against Israel over Gaza war: More than a dozen UN experts said the International Court of Justice's finding that the risk of ...
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US, South Korea set up task force to block North Korea oil shipments: The United States and South Korea this week launched a new task force aimed at preventing ...
reuters.com/world/us-south-korea-set-up-task-force-block-north-korea-oil-shipments-2024-03-27/
Switzerland plans peace conference: Baerbock: "Giving in to Putin would be the end of the UN Charter"
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Can a transitional council end the violence in Haiti?: Gang violence is rampant in Haiti and more than 1,500 people have already been killed this year ...
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US, UK announce new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on Israel: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions against ...
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Iran-Israel tensions: Can Iran's economy handle a war?: Iran is suffering from inflation, currency depreciation and the impact of international sanctions ...
dw.com/en/iran-israel-tensions-can-irans-economy-handle-a-war/a-68862368
U.S. and allies seek new ways to enforce North Korea sanctions: The U.S. and its allies are looking for new ways to enforce sanctions against North Korea ...
reuters.com/world/allies-seeking-new-ways-enforce-north-korea-sanctions-us-envoy-un-says-2024-04-15/
"These sanctions are a reminder, we won't falter, we will stand firm for Ukraine's freedom."
Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron addresses the UN ... Show more trib.al/cCqOYiY
LIVE: US Ambassador to UN Linda Thomas Greenfield Speaks on North Korea Disarmament in Tokyo
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North Korea condemns U.N. envoy's 'aid-begging trip' to Asia - UPI.com
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Mideast on brink amid ‘humanitarian hellscape’ in Gaza | kuwaittimes: Mideast on brink amid ‘humanitarian hellscape’ in Gaza - World - GAZA: UN ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/13303/world/middle-east/mideast-on-brink-amid-humanitarian-hellscape-in-gaza/
UN investigator calls for sanctions and arms embargo against Israel: Francesca Albanese says violent and dehumanising language by Israeli officials show ...
thenationalnews.com/mena/palestine-israel/2024/03/27/un-investigator-calls-for-sanctions-and-arms-embargo-against-israel/
US envoy to UN to visit Korean border, North Korean defectors: SEOUL — The US ambassador to the United Nations will travel to the heavily armed Korean border and ...
asiaone.com/world/us-envoy-un-visit-korean-border-north-korean-defectors
Iran Sanctions: How the Iranian Regime Survives with Few Friends: Iran has hardly anything to do with world trade and the sanctions against the country are ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/iran-sanktionen-usa-eu-nahost-russland
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US envoy to UN to visit Korean border, North Korean defectors: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will travel to the heavily armed Korean border and meet ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-envoy-un-visit-korean-border-north-korean-defectors-2024-04-09/
US envoy meets FM Cho in Seoul after Russia's veto on UN panel monitoring NK sanctions
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Saudi Arabia, Somalia welcome UN decision to lift arms embargo on Somalia: RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Somalia welcomed the UN Security Council's decision to ...
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Kenya criticises Russia over North Korea sanctions: The UN Security Council’s inability to handle urgent security problems has been an issue of debate lately.
nation.africa/kenya/news/kenya-criticises-russia-over-north-korea-sanctions-4589362
Jimmy 'Barbecue' Cherizier - the Haiti policeman turned feared gang leader
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Quick Glance: Understanding Haiti’s Armed Gangs: Origins and Demands
- Armed groups have long rocked daily life and politics in Haiti.
- The rivalry between the two major gang coalitions - G9 and GPep - dominates Port-au-Prince.
- The origins of the gangs are closely associated with political parties and elites in Haiti.
- The armed groups have become autonomous entities and seek political power.
'Turkish Cypriots frustrated over embargoes, sanctions': The Turkish Cypriots are frustrated about the embargoes and sanctions, Turkish Republic of Northern ...
dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/turkish-cypriots-frustrated-over-embargoes-sanctions
United Nations: Russia uses veto to prevent sanctions monitoring against North Korea
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U.N. sanctions on North Korea have been losing their bite: SEOUL -- Economic sanctions imposed by the United Nations on North Korea have been losing their impact ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Datawatch/U.N.-sanctions-on-North-Korea-have-been-losing-their-bite
China 'Very Close' to Ending Australia Wine Tariffs, Business Lobby Chief Says
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Uganda rallies NAM states to protest US sanctions: Uganda indicates that the latest resolution roots for justice as a precondition to exercising human rights and ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/uganda-rallies-nam-states-to-protest-us-sanctions-4579684
'Trust deficit' between China and Myanmar's military, report says: BANGKOK -- China, which has shielded Myanmar's regime from United Nations Security ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Myanmar-Crisis/Trust-deficit-between-China-and-Myanmar-s-military-report-says
UN Sudan sanctions committee warns of targeted measures | Africanews: The committee reminded the parties that those who commit violations of international ...
africanews.com/2024/03/21/un-sudan-sanctions-committee-warns-of-targeted-measures/
Foreign Minister Penny Wong is hopeful Chinese trade sanctions on Australian exports will be lifted soon, after a meeting with her Chinese counterpart in ... Show more www.abc.net.au/news/app
No, Russia Is Not Winning | by Anastassia Fedyk & Yuriy Gorodnichenko - Project Syndicate
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ECOWAS searches for fresh unity as Niger, others attempt sub-regional bloc: With the ECOWAS lifting economic and travel sanctions imposed on Burkina Faso, Guinea ...
punchng.com/ecowas-searches-for-fresh-unity-as-niger-others-attempt-sub-regional-bloc/
NRL racism saga: Brad Fittler calls for NRL to clamp down on Spencer Leniu commentary
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Gambia: Women's Rights - Gambia Discusses Bill to Repeal FGM Ban: Women's rights are under threat as Gambia's parliament discusses a bill to roll back a ...
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#VantageOnFirstpost : Cuba was once a shining beacon in Latin America led by Fidel Castro, a leader synonymous with the country. But sanctions and bad government decisions ... Show more
UN sanctions six Congo rebels as fighting in east escalates: The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday sanctioned six people from five armed groups in ...
reuters.com/world/africa/un-sanctions-six-congo-rebels-fighting-east-escalates-2024-02-21/
UN Security Council sanctions six DRC armed group leaders: Among the six added to the sanctions list on Tuesday is Willy Ngoma, a spokesman for the M23 rebels ...
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The Financial March to War | by Harold James - Project Syndicate: Harold James explains how currency wars and speculation could feature in today’s great-power ...
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UN experts investigating 58 suspected North Korean cyberattacks valued at about $3 billion | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Exclusive: UN experts investigate 58 cyberattacks worth $3 bln by North Korea: United Nations sanctions monitors are investigating dozens of suspected ...
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Cheap drones are killing the UN sanctions regime: Their use is altering the nature of war and destabilising the international order
thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2024/02/12/cheap-drones-are-killing-the-un-sanctions-regime/
Biden issues order targeting Israeli settlers who attack West Bank Palestinians: President Biden's executive order, issued Thursday, names four people and will ...
npr.org/2024/02/01/1228388748/biden-executive-order-israeli-settlers-west-bank-palestinians
Quick Glance: Challenges for Palestinians in the West Bank
- Daily struggles: Crossing through the Qalandiya checkpoint in the West Bank.
- Obstacles: Difficulties for Palestinians to travel from the West Bank to Jerusalem.
- Impact of restrictions: Violence, tensions, and Israeli limitations in the West Bank.
- Reduced accessibility: Shortened operating hours and fewer lanes at the checkpoint between the West Bank and Jerusalem.
U.S. pledges new sanctions over Houthi attacks to minimize harm to Yemen's hungry millions
pbs.org/newshour/world/u-s-pledges-new-sanctions-over-houthi-attacks-to-minimize-harm-to-yemens-hungry-millions
Quick Glance: US Continues Strikes on Houthi Sites in Yemen
- The latest strikes destroyed two Houthi anti-ship missiles aimed into the southern Red Sea.
- The strikes were conducted by Navy F/A-18 fighter aircraft.
- Biden acknowledged that the strikes have not stopped the Houthis from harassing ships.
- Despite sanctions and military strikes, the Houthis continue to harass commercial and military ships.
🇰🇵 North Korea said Wednesday it had succeeded in putting a military spy satellite in orbit after two previous failures.
The US and its allies condemned the ... Show more
UN, US slap sanctions on four Haiti gang leaders: The United Nations Security Council on Friday said it had approved the addition of four suspected Haitian gang ...
reuters.com/world/americas/un-slaps-sanctions-four-haiti-gang-leaders-2023-12-09/
UN Security Council Lifts Ban on Somalia Arms Deliveries: The United Nations Security Council on Friday unanimously lifted the ban on arms deliveries to Somalia ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-01/un-security-council-lifts-ban-on-somalia-arms-deliveries
Paid articlePaid Singaporean wanted by US authorities charged with illegally exporting gasoil to North Korea
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South Korea calls on divided UN council ‘to break the silence’ on North Korea’s tests and threats
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Quick Glance: Russia and North Korea: Close Relations
- Kim Jong Un visited Russia in the fall of last year.
- North Korea is supporting Russia in the Ukraine conflict, especially with artillery ammunition.
- President Putin is expected to visit North Korea soon to seek more assistance.
- According to North Korean sources, President Putin has expressed willingness to visit the isolated country.
US sanctions Hong Kong and UAE firms over Houthi support: Washington announced new sanctions on Friday on two companies in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates ...
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Quick Glance: Israel-Hamas Conflict: US Strikes Houthi Forces
- UN condemns humanitarian crisis in Gaza after nearly 100 days of ongoing conflict.
- Hamas carried out terror attacks on Israel, resulting in approximately 1,140 deaths, mostly civilians.
- Israel launched military operation in response to the attacks, targeting Hamas in Gaza.
- UN refugee agency chief criticizes inhumane conditions and calls for humanitarian cease-fire.
UN opened Russian bank account to facilitate climate payments: The United Nations disclosed that in 2022 it initiated the opening of a Russian bank account due ...
kyivindependent.com/un-opened-russian-bank-account-to-facilitate-climate-payments/
130 Rohingyas arrive in Indonesia's Aceh: Over 130 Rohingyas landed on the shores of Indonesia's Aceh province yesterday, an official at the UN refugee agency ...
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S. Korea calls on divided U.N. council ‘to break the silence’ on N. Korea’s tests and threats | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15119646
Australia sanctions a hacker who released health insurer client data: Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said the sanctions imposed are part of ...
fastcompany.com/91015402/australia-sanctions-a-hacker-who-released-health-insurer-client-data
Satellite program: Iran wants to have satellites placed in the highest orbit around the Earth
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SA calls for US to lift 'unjust' sanctions against Cuba: The US blockade on Cuba has far-reaching extra-territorial impacts, blocking other countries and their ...
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Two Singaporeans Charged Over Alleged North Korea Oil Shipment, ST Says: A Singaporean man with a $5 million bounty on his head has been charged for his alleged ...
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2 Singaporeans charged over alleged involvement in exporting gas oil to North Korea
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/2-singaporeans-allegedly-involved-in-the-export-of-gas-oil-to-north-korea-charged-in-court
Stricter regulations are underway as Iraq confronts challenges like the smuggling of dollars to nations facing US sanctions. The government ... Show more www.wionews.com/videos
UN Security Council extends sanctions oversight on Taliban for another year: The UNSC members, in a meeting on Thursday, approved Resolution 2716 ...
business-standard.com/india-news/un-security-council-extends-sanctions-oversight-on-taliban-for-another-year-123121600042_1.html
N Korea, Russia strengthen key sector ties, risk UN sanctions breach: Moscow’s support for the North could offer a way to navigate through the complex web of ...
rfa.org/english/news/korea/north-korea-russia-us-allies-nuclear-missiles-11152023224052.html
Quick Glance: Russian Minister Visits North Korea
- A Russian delegation led by the Minister of Natural Resources, Alexander Kozlov, visits North Korea and emphasizes economic and technological cooperation.
- Russia and North Korea are conducting talks on the economy, science, and technology, without providing further details.
- North Korea is in its final stages of preparation for the launch of a spy satellite and may have received technical assistance from Russia.
- North Korea's announcement of successful static tests of new-type solid-fuel engines for intermediate-range ballistic missiles coincides with a joint aerial exercise involving South Korea and the U.S., serving as a show of force against North Korea.
Australia News Today: China wine tariff review, home prices, Origin: Good morning, it’s Sunil here in Sydney with your breakfast menu of the top Australian and ...
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Egypt welcomes lifting the arms embargo on Somalia - Foreign Affairs - Egypt: Egypt welcomed the United Nations Security Council’s resolution on Saturday to ...
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US targets ex-Sudan officials with sanctions for undermining peace: The United States imposed sanctions on Monday on three former Sudanese officials for their ...
reuters.com/world/africa/us-targets-sudanese-individuals-with-sanctions-treasury-dept-says-2023-12-04/
Iran has uranium stockpile 22 times limit set in 2015 deal: Report: Iran has uranium stockpile 22 times limit set in 2015 deal: Report
wionews.com/world/iran-has-uranium-stockpile-22-times-limit-set-in-2015-deal-report-659104
15 years of 26/11: 6 Pak Terrorists Shielded by China at UN : China has blocked numerous moves by India and its partners to designate Pakistan-based terrorists ...
wionews.com/web-stories/india-news/15-years-of-2611-6-pak-terrorists-shielded-by-china-at-un-1701013534973
UN votes overwhelmingly to condemn U.S. economic embargo on Cuba for 31st year and urge its lifting
ctvnews.ca/world/un-votes-overwhelmingly-to-condemn-u-s-economic-embargo-on-cuba-for-31st-year-and-urge-its-lifting-1.6628854
Iran’s Ingress into Latin America: Decoding the Intent: Iran’s presence in Latin America has been intensified by the desire of these countries to move away from ...
financialexpress.com/opinion/irans-ingress-into-latin-america-decoding-the-intent/3296162/
DRC: Army promises to arrest “any soldier” in connection with the FDLR | Africanews
africanews.com/2023/11/22/drc-army-promises-to-arrest-any-soldier-in-connection-with-the-fdlr/
Wetang'ula urges UN to lift sanctions on South Sudan: National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called for the removal of sanctions imposed on South ...
standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001485690/wetangula-urges-un-to-lift-sanctions-on-south-sudan
UN resumes humanitarian flights in Niger: Niger has been subject to heavy economic sanctions by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) since the ...
newvision.co.ug/category/world/un-resumes-humanitarian-flights-in-niger-NV_174924
Iran Continues Clampdown On Teachers' Union Activists As Court Upholds Educator's Sentence
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Iranian Judiciary Scrutinizing Operators After Fire At Drug Addiction Center Kills 32, Injures 16
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