Oil will remain an integral part of the global energy mix in the coming years as the world economy continues to expand, OPEC has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Two major arms manufacturers will compete to build a new infantry combat vehicle that will replace the Bradley, the US military said Read Full Article at RT.com
Moldovan businessman Ilan Shor announced a new political bloc after his previous party was outlawed Read Full Article at RT.com
For “countless civilians” caught in current conflicts around the world, taking responsibility for protecting them to prevent atrocities is more critical than ever, a senior UN official told the General Assembly on Monday.
UN rights experts marked the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on Monday, by reiterating their call for an “absolute prohibition” on the use of torture during armed conflict, calling also for a push to end the international trade in instruments of torture.
A senior UN official warned the Security Council on Monday that the security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has continued to deteriorate over the past three months, despite a lull in fighting between M23 rebels and the national army (FARDC).
Russia accuses the US of abusing its position as host of the UN headquarters by harassing the missions of ‘undesired’ nations Read Full Article at RT.com
Secretary of State Antony Blinken told US diplomats not to discuss the armed rebellion by the Wagner group in Russia, Axios has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
NEUCHATEL, Switzerland, Jun 26 (IPS) - It’s been seven months since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated a brilliant re-election victory in the midst of an otherwise mixed Republican midterm performance. He had come in with nearly 20 per cent more votes than Democrat Charlie Crist.
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SANTIAGO, Jun 26 (IPS) - Sexual harassment and discrimination are daily realities for women on public transport in Chile and also an obstacle for plans to expand mass transit in order to reduce pollution in several cities in this South American country.