GENEVA — The United Nations on Monday called on countries supplying weapons to conflicting parties to uphold their “moral responsibility” to ensure these arms are not misused in violation of international law. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric stressed that nations providing arms to conflict zones must ensure their use aligns with international legal standards. The statement […]
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Governors in key battleground states have ramped up security measures, deploying National Guard troops and increasing law enforcement presence to address concerns of potential political violence surrounding the upcoming presidential election. In Arizona, heightened alerts are in place, with drones, sharpshooters, and extra patrols standing ready near contentious polling locations, including Maricopa County, a flashpoint […]
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Israel’s foreign ministry said Monday the country formally notified the United Nations that it will not cooperate with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, once new Israeli legislation goes into effect early next year. The move follows the Israeli parliament’s approval of legislation severing ties with the agency and banning it from operating in […]
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The United States has announced the deployment of additional military assets to the Middle East, including ballistic missile defense destroyers and long-range B-52 bombers, as a warning to Iran amid escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel. Pentagon spokesman Major General Pat Ryder stated that the US is prepared to defend American personnel and interests if […]
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A special U.N. rapporteur has called for the suspension of Israel’s membership in the United Nations, citing ongoing allegations of “genocide” against Palestinians. Francesca Albanese made her remarks during a session on the rights of Palestinians on October 30, shortly after releasing a report accusing Israel of war crimes and genocide in Gaza. Albanese stated, […]
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Iran’s military has reported the deaths of at least two soldiers following a series of Israeli air strikes that targeted locations in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam. The strikes, carried out overnight, are seen as a direct response by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to what they describe as “months of continuous attacks” originating from Iran, […]
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been ranked the third-worst among 142 countries in terms of law and order, according to a new report. The World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index is an annual survey which ranks nations on eight factors: Constraints on Government Powers, Absence of Corruption, Open Government, Fundamental Rights, Order and Security, Regulatory […]
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UNITED NATIONS, Oct 25 (APP): Palestinian children and disabled people are facing ever more horrific conditions in war-torn Gaza, with some dying as they wait for medical evacuations, as the year-long Israeli war in the enclave grinds on, UN officials and rights experts said Friday. UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk said the darkest moment […]
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UNITED NATIONS, (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday condemned the “continued and widespread” loss of life across Gaza, including Israeli strikes on a residential block in Beit Lahiya on Saturday which killed dozens, according to the Gazan health ministry. “Civilians must be respected and protected at all times” and the UN chief “remains deeply alarmed […]
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French supermarket retailer Carrefour said on Monday it is reviewing how staff are treated at Majid Al Futtaim (MAF), its Saudi Arabia franchise partner, after Amnesty International raised concerns over employees’ working conditions. A report by Amnesty International, published on Monday, said some staff working at the Carrefour/Majid Al Futtaim stores in Saudi Arabia were […]
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