Objection to cease-fire in Gaza equals licence to kill: Chinese envoy
China expressed its strong disappointment at and dissatisfaction with the US veto, said Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations.
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As Rafah braces itself for Israeli ground assault, Biden says ‘ceasefire’ more often
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Israel pounds Gaza ahead of UN ceasefire vote; more than 100 killed in 24 hours
The UN has sounded the alarm over the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, warning that food shortages could lead to an “explosion” of preventable child deaths.
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The panel discussion, titled “Ceasefire Forever,” provided insights into Palestinian writer Salma Dabbagh’s layered perspective on the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.
Let’s not normalize genocide
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Bangladesh needs to view Rohingya issue from Asean’s point of view: George Yeo
Terming the Rohingya crisis a human tragedy, the former Singaporean foreign minister in his keynote address said, "There is no simple solution. Because the problems are rooted in…
Iran condemns US Senate’s approval of $14 billion aid package for Israel
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said the US Senate’s decision showed that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and its government would receive $100 million a day…
South Korea joins Ukraine donor coordination platform
South Korea has unveiled a combined $2.3 billion commitment for post-war reconstruction. Solely for this year, Seoul will contribute $300 million to the war-torn country.
China stands firm as stabilizing force in turbulent world: Foreign minister
No matter how the international situation changes, China as a responsible major country will always maintain the continuity and stability of its major policies and stay committed…
UN likely to vote Tuesday on Gaza ceasefire, US signals veto
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield has said the text of the draft resolution could jeopardise “sensitive negotiations” aimed at brokering a pause in the war.