Attack on Iranian consulate in Syria condemned
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said the Israeli attack on Iran's consulate in Syria "is a violation of all international obligations".
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Truce remains elusive in Gaza as talks fall flat
Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said they were "cautiously optimistic" about the Doha negotiations to stop the conflict in Gaza, adding that it was too early to…
Stronger social protection urged for 1.4 billion children
Expert groups noted that while there has been a modest global increase in access to child benefits in the last 14 years, the progress “has been unequal”.
COP28 calls attention to health-climate link
COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber also said the climate challenge was "increasingly becoming a health challenge" that could no longer be divided.
COP28: Negotiators urged to ‘speed up’ on climate action
The first week of the 12-day event running until Dec 12 has seen world leaders sharing their views and expectations for the Global Stocktake’s outcome during a series of…
Calls for accelerating global climate response as COP28 opens
This year’s COP marks the conclusion of the “global stocktake”, the first assessment of global progress in implementing the 2015 Paris Agreement.
COP28 urged not to forget Gaza
World Health Organization spokesperson Margaret Harris said that more people could die from disease than from bombings in the Gaza Strip if its health system is not repaired.
Saudi Arabia eyes Hong Kong and Macao investors and tourists
It is our hope that these zones will contribute to strengthening investment and trade cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China, Saudi’s ambassador said.
Hong Kong ready to serve as critical gateway to BRI: John Lee
He also underscored that Hong Kong has plenty to offer the over 180 countries and international organizations covered by the initiative, which include Saudi Arabia and other…
UAE seeks closer green partnership with China and promotes renewables
UAE special envoy for climate change Sultan Al Jaber praised China's focus on excellence in all aspects of the renewable energy supply chain.