Washington, United States – AFP NATO allies meeting for a summit in Washington this week have not shown concern about US President Joe Biden’s leadership despite a disastrous election debate performance, the White House said Monday. “The question presupposes the notion that they need to be reassured of American leadership and...
WASHINGTON (AA) – US President Joe Biden on Friday called the UK’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his party’s landslide victory in this week’s general elections. “The President looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Starmer to the Washington Summit next week to celebrate NATO’s 75th anni...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Russia’s ex-minister of defense, Sergei Shoigu, and current army chief of staff, Valery Gerasimov, for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. They are accused of directing missile attacks on civilian targets, including power plants, during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. T...
Ninety-three nations have reaffirmed their support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) emphasizing its independence in pursuing legal actions. This follows recent threats aimed at ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan, who will be seeking arrest warrants against Israeli leaders and Palestinian figures. A statement was issued by member states of th...
Air pollution is now the second-largest cause of death for children under five globally, according to a new report. Released by the Health Effects Institute or HEI and UNICEF, the State of Global Air report highlights nearly 2,000 deaths daily among young children due to toxic fumes. The report underscores that children in the Global […...
Beijing, China – AFP China said Wednesday it opposed the United States “spreading false information” after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Beijing’s support for Russia’s defence industry “has to stop”. “We resolutely oppose the United States spreading false information without any evide...
International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan has called for cooperation in investigating grave international crimes in Darfur, Sudan. Khan urges victim groups, civil society, and international partners to provide evidence of ongoing atrocities, including in Al Fasher. Khan emphasizes the urgent need for action, citing ongoing investigat...
ATHENS (AA) – Seventeen countries from around the globe have lent their support to the new roadmap for a cease-fire in Gaza revealed by President Joe Biden. “We fully support the movement towards a cease-fire and hostage release deal now on the table and as outlined by President Biden on May 31, 2024. There is […]
GENEVA (AA/AFP) – Humanity now faces an 80 percent chance that Earth’s temperatures will at least temporarily exceed the key 1.5-degree Celsius mark during the next five years, the UN predicted Wednesday. The global mean near-surface temperature for each year between 2024 and 2028 is predicted to be between 1.1 C and 1.9 C higher [...
ISTANBUL (AA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his condolences over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other senior government officials in a helicopter crash. “Seyed Ebrahim Raisi was an outstanding politician whose entire life was devoted to serving the Motherland. He rightfully enjoyed high respect from his co...
