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EU commissioner warns of devastating unlivable condition in Gaza
MENAFN
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union’s Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, issued a stark warning about the deteriorating conditions in Gaza, describing the situation as "catastrophic" and far beyond anything...
Netanyahu issues apology to Pope for bombing church
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(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....
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: High-Level Summit of Foreign Ministers convened by Progressive International
South African Government
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February 5, 2025
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
Government of Slovenia
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November 18, 2024
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...
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
National Union of Journalists
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November 23, 2024
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
Government of Slovenia
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February 5, 2025
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...
International Relations and Cooperation on condemnation of Israeli Government’s annexation orders for West Bank
South African Government
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November 14, 2024
Condemnation of Israeli Government’s annexation orders for the West Bank South Africa is dismayed to note a statement attributed to Mr Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s Minister of Finance, on 12 November 2024, in which he has ordered preparations for...
Minister Thembi Simelane: Review of the Kampala Amendments on Crime
South African Government
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October 31, 2024
Programme Director Executive Director of Africa Legal Aid, Evelyn A Ankumah Esteemed Members of Africa Legal Aid Minister of Justice of the Republic of Niger, Honorable Alio Daouda Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Good morning, I wish to...
On Second Anniversary of Norfolk Southern Derailment, Yost Reaffirms Commitment to Justice for East Palestine
Ohio Attorney General
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February 3, 2025
(EAST PALESTINE, Ohio) — On the second anniversary of the Norfolk Southern train derailment, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost visited East Palestine to reaffirm the state’s commitment to accountability for the people affected by the disaster. “The...
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Humanitarian Assistance to Gaza, 12 November 2024
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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November 12, 2024
QUESTION Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs in light of the decision by Israel to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating within Israel and occupied East...
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Palestine
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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November 11, 2024
QUESTION Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs what is the impact on Singapore’s diplomatic position or language following the recent directive by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to update its terminology to...
Israel’s upcoming political crisis
Middle East Institute
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January 30, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (known to all as “Bibi”) has been widely acclaimed as a political wizard. But his alleged wizardry faces a potentially disastrous showdown within the next month, unless he manages to deter the (in most...
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses nation on South Africa’s foreign policy
South African Government
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October 28, 2024
Presidency asserts responsibility and stance on South Africa’s foreign policy On the 20th of August 2023, ahead of the South African Chaired 15th BRICS Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered an address to the nation on South Africa’s foreign...
EMERGENCY PRESS CONFERENCE ON GAZA CRISIS, Doctors Call On Trump To End The Starvation And Killing Fields In Gaza
EIN Presswire
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July 23, 2025
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...
UN Expresses Regret Over US Exiting UNESCO
MENAFN
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July 23, 2025
(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,...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: BRICS Summit outreach and BRICS plus 16th BRICS Heads of State Summit
South African Government
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October 24, 2024
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the BRICS Summit outreach and BRICS Plus 16th BRICS Heads of State Summit, 24 October 2024, Kazan, Russia Your Excellency, President Vladimir Putin, Your Excellencies, Leaders of BRICS nations, Your...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: BRICS Summit Plenary 16th BRICS Heads of State Summit Session
South African Government
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October 23, 2024
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa during BRICS Summit Plenary 16th BRICS Heads of State Summit Session; 23 October 2024; Kazan, Russia Strengthening multilateralism for just global development and security Your Excellency, President Vladimir...
EU Commissioner Cautions Over Gaza’s Starvation
MENAFN
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July 23, 2025
(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...
Minister Fajon at UfM Regional Forum on resolving the crisis in the Middle East
Government of Slovenia
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October 28, 2024
SLOVENIA, October 28 - "By actively supporting the reform of this organisation, we are working to make the UfM a stronger regional actor that actively contributes to solving the pressing challenges in the region, in particular in achieving peace,...
Minister Fajon at the FAC meeting on further steps in crisis areas
Government of Slovenia
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October 14, 2024
SLOVENIA, October 14 - During the discussion on Ukraine, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha addressed the ministers via video call. He informed them about the current situation and Ukraine's needs on the ground. The ministers' discussion...