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Prime Minister Golob: "We will do everything to preserve the integrity of the Charter and international law"
SLOVENIA, September 25 - The meeting was attended by high-ranking officials, including UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, and the High Representative of the...

Minister Blade Nzimande: 2024 Science Forum South Africa
Programme Director; Representatives of the Diplomatic Corps; Representatives of governments; Representatives of research and academic institutions; Business leaders and entrepreneurs; Civil society organisations; Delegates to the Science Forum...

GREECE: Council of Europe calls for accountability for human rights violations against people seeking asylum ― Greek Ombudsman recommends disciplinary action over Pylos shipwreck ― NGO report reveals serious concerns about rule of law ― Court acquits P…
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights has called for accountability for human rights violations committed against people seeking asylum in Greece. The Greek Ombudsman has recommended disciplinary action for eight coastguard officers...

Government welcomes ICC’s recent warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant, and Mohammed Deif of Hamas
The South African Government welcomes the ICC’s recent warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant, and Mohammed Deif of Hamas. These actions mark a significant step towards justice for crimes against...

Netanyahu issues apology to Pope for bombing church
(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized to Pope Leo in a phone call following the Israeli tank shelling of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, which killed three people—including the local priest—and injured ten others....

President Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa’s Statement on Working Session II: Reform of Global Governance Institutions G20 Leaders’ Summit
His Excellency President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Heads of State and Government of the G20 Members and Invited Countries, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr António Guterres, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for ensuring that the reform...

Minister Ronald Lamola participates in 47th United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, 25 Nov
Members of the Media are invited to join us as we DIRCO, the Embassy of the State of Palestine, and the UN in South Africa will host an event to mark the 47th United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. This special...

Minister Fajon in Cairo: We are determined not to fail the people of the Middle East
SLOVENIA, December 2 - The conference entitled A Year Since the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza: Urgent Needs, Lasting Solutions brought together a wide range of representatives from around the world to find ways to deliver even more humanitarian...

EMERGENCY PRESS CONFERENCE ON GAZA CRISIS, Doctors Call On Trump To End The Starvation And Killing Fields In Gaza
Doctors Against Genocide call on Trump to demand shutdown of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid distribution deathtraps WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Contact: Dr. Nidal Jboor, co-founder, Doctors Against...

Minister Ronald Lamola on international relation matters and upcoming engagements
Media statement delivered by Minister Ronald Lamola at Oliver Tambo Building in Pretoria South Africa and Angola strengthen economic ties with new initiatives and upcoming State Visit On the 1st of November 2024, we undertook a working visit to...

Transcript of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Remarks at the Send-off of Singapore's Seventh Tranche of Humanitarian Aid for Gaza, 12 February 2025
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: Good morning, everyone. Thank you for being here. We are here because the RSAF MRTT will be transporting our seventh tranche of humanitarian assistance to the civilians in Gaza. We are very...

UN Expresses Regret Over US Exiting UNESCO
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the Secretary-General of the United Nations voiced sorrow regarding the United States' announcement to step away from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Speaking on behalf of Antonio Guterres,...

Palestine: $1m in grants awarded to support public interest journalism
22 recipients were announced at the first Palestine Media Conference in Ramallah. The National Union of Journalists has welcomed support for journalists in Palestine through awards of $1m. The International Federation of Journalists in partnership...

Legarda condemns Trump's proposed displacement of Palestinian People in Gaza
PHILIPPINES, February 8 - Press Release February 7, 2025 Legarda condemns Trump's proposed displacement of Palestinian People in Gaza Senator Loren Legarda has expressed serious condemnation of U.S. President Donald Trump's alarming proposal to...

State Secretary Gabrič at the informal meeting of EU ministers for development
SLOVENIA, February 11 - Regarding the strengthening of the Global Gateway strategy, EU ministers for development, together with the Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Sikela, discussed the role of small countries and businesses in...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: High-Level Summit of Foreign Ministers convened by Progressive International
Her Excellency Minister of Justice Yvonne Dausuab, Excellencies, Representatives of Progressive International, I would like to thank the organisers of this event, which marks a major step by States from the Global South to work collectively...

Minister Fajon: Advocating for a peace acceptable to Ukraine and grounded in the UN Charter
SLOVENIA, November 18 - Regarding the Russian aggression against Ukraine, ministers discussed full support for Ukraine, steps towards the next peace summit and possible further sanctions against Russia. In her intervention, Minister Fajon recalled...

EU Commissioner Cautions Over Gaza’s Starvation
(MENAFN) European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib issued a stark warning on Wednesday regarding the dire conditions in Gaza, describing the current situation as "catastrophic" and "beyond words." In an...

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
NUJ condemns the violence and abuse targeted at women globally, whilst standing in solidarity with women journalists reporting from conflict zones and under repressive regimes. 25 November is the United Nations International Day for the...

Slovenia's statement on the proposals on the forced relocation of Palestinians from Gaza
SLOVENIA, February 5 - History has shown that such policies perpetuate cycles of trauma, instability, and injustice. We stand unequivocally with the Palestinian people’s right to remain in their homes and on their land and to decide on their own...