“We absolutely need a cease-fire,” said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned Tuesday that “escalation after escalation” in the Middle East is pushing the region to the precipice of all-out war, a message that came after Israel invaded Lebanon and Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel. “I condemn the broadening of […]
The public rebuke of the Israeli prime minister, said one observer, “demonstrates the international community’s rejection of genocide.” Most diplomatic delegations have left the United Nations Hall as the Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu begins his speech. pic.twitter.com/cdB3M0iPSv — Quds News Network (@QudsNen) September 27, 2024 A large number of diplomats and other officials walked out […]
NEW YORK — President Joe Biden is turning to Africa in the sunset of his presidency. In the space of one day, in front of world leaders, he elevated Sudan’s conflict to a priority, announced he would travel to Angola and endorsed adding two seats for African countries to the U.N. Security Council. In his […]
“The vast majority of countries have made it clear: Israel’s occupation of Palestine must end, and all countries have a definite duty not to aid or assist its continuation.” The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution demanding that the Israeli government end its occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months, affirming a […]