Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet reaffirmed her strong support for women’s rights while campaigning to become the next leader of the United Nations, despite political pressure from lawmakers in the United States opposing her candidacy. Speaking during a public hearing in New York, she emphasized that advancing gender equality remains essential to global progress and […]
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UN chief calls Gaza a ‘killing field,’ urges aid resumption
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Israel’s blockade of Gaza, referring to the area as a “killing field.” He called for an immediate resumption of humanitarian aid. Guterres warned that the humanitarian situation is catastrophic, with civilians caught in an “endless death loop.” His comments follow a month-long suspension of aid deliveries to Gaza, which has […]
Antonio Guterres re-elected as UN chief for 2nd term
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations General Assembly on Friday appointed Antonio Guterres as the UN Secretary-General for a second term beginning January 1, 2022, saying he takes his responsibility with a “deep commitment to working together to advance the UN Charter at a time of great peril and promise.” The 193-member Assembly took action days […]
PM for global efforts, funding to low emitting countries for ecosystem restoration
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday urged the world to fight back for ecosystem restoration during the next decade and particularly retold the rich countries to assist the poor ones bearing the brunt of their immense carbon emissions. “Pakistan has minimal contribution in carbon emission. The rich countries responsible for huge carbon emissions have the […]