Islamabad’s move came within hours of New Delhi declaring a Pakistani diplomat as “persona non grata” Read Full Article at RT.com
NATO troops could be deployed west of the Dnieper River after a potential conflict settlement, Keith Kellogg has said Read Full Article at RT.com
US President Donald Trump has promised to remove sanctions against Syria Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine has no chance of recapturing all of its territory, the French president has said Read Full Article at RT.com
The UN Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Türk has voiced concern over the recent deportation of large numbers of non-nationals from the United States, particularly to third countries.
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The Security Council is meeting in New York to discuss the horror of Gaza, where humanitarians warn of “a critical risk of famine” and aid shipments have been blocked by Israel for over 70 days. UN relief chief Tom Fletcher briefed the Security Council, asking ambassadors if they will finally act decisively "to prevent genocide" and ensure respect for international law. He also called on Hamas to release all hostages and stop putting civilians at risk. Follow live for key updates from UN Headquarters and reports from the region. App users can follow coverage here.
Women’s organisations operating in crisis settings are being pushed to the brink by widespread funding cuts. In a report published on Tuesday, UN Women – the UN agency for gender equality – warned that 47 per cent of these groups may be forced to close within the next six months.
No aid has entered Gaza for more than 10 weeks and every single one of the 2.1 million people there faces famine conditions, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher said on Tuesday in a briefing to the Security Council in New York.
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 14 (IPS) - Here’s a question: Over the past 40 years, what natural disaster has affected more people around the globe than any other?
BRATISLAVA, May 13 (IPS) - A controversial amendment to Hungary’s constitution has left the country’s LGBTQI community both defiant and fearful, rights groups have said.