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Minister Blade Nzimande officially opens Science Forum South Africa 2024
South African Government
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December 6, 2024
On Tuesday, 3 December 2024, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, officially opened South Africa's premier science event, Science Forum South Africa (SFSA). Since the first SFSA in 2015, the gathering has grown...
Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan during the Committee of Supply Debate, 3 March 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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March 3, 2025
Madam Chairperson, 1 This is the 10th time that I am addressing the Committee of Supply (COS) as the Minister for Foreign Affairs, and I have never seen the world more disrupted, more volatile, or more dangerous. So, this is a more sombre, careful...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: State Visit to Algeria
South African Government
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December 6, 2024
Your Excellency Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Ministers, Ambassadors, Members of the Media Ladies and Gentlemen, We have just concluded a successful 7th session of the Bi-National Commission...
Salah Condemns UEFA Over Silence on Gaza Player’s Killing
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Egyptian football icon Mohamed Salah has openly rebuked UEFA for omitting key details in its tribute to slain Palestinian player Suleiman al-Obaid, who was killed in an Israeli strike while awaiting humanitarian aid in Gaza. Al-Obaid,...
Supplementary Questions for Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan during the Committee of Supply Debate, 3 March 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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March 2, 2025
Question 1 MP Gerald Giam: Sir, Minister has highlighted profound implications of the shifting global order on Singapore, and I share his concerns. However, beyond the risks and the threats, what opportunities can Singapore seize in this new...
Speech by Minister In the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Foreign Affairs and Second Minister for Education Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman during the Committee of Supply Debate, 3 March 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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March 3, 2025
1 Mr Chairman, MPs Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, Sharael Taha, and Neil Parekh Nimil Rajnikant asked about the situation in Gaza, what Singapore has done to address the situation, and what more we can do to support a de-escalation of the conflict. 2 MP...
Minister Thembi Simelane represents South Africa at 23rd Session of Assembly of States Parties (ASP) of International Criminal Court in The Hague, 2 to 7 Dec
South African Government
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December 2, 2024
Minister Simelane will represent South Africa at the 23rd Session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) of the International Criminal Court (ICC), scheduled to take place from 2 to 7 December 2024 at the World Forum Convention Centre in The...
China denounces Israel intention to fully occupy Gaza
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) China has sharply criticized Israel’s intention to bring Gaza City under military administration, describing the area as “an integral part of the Palestinian territory.” In a statement issued Friday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian...
TODAY: Toronto’s 2025 International Women’s Day March and Rally will draw crowds in Toronto, raising voices and galvanizing resistance in a time of uncertainty
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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March 8, 2025
TORONTO, March 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saturday, March 8 is International Women’s Day and, for the 47th year, Toronto’s International Women’s Day March and Rally will bring crowds to the streets of Toronto, as supporters raise their voices...
Open letter on protecting journalists and defending truth in Gaza
National Union of Journalists
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August 6, 2025
The NUJ, International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), and Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate (PJS) are among signatories of open letter urging action to protect journalists and truth in Gaza. The letter calls for the UK government to exert...
Minister Fajon: EU must work for a peace acceptable to Ukraine
Government of Slovenia
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December 16, 2024
SLOVENIA, December 16 - The first topic discussed was the war in Ukraine and the role of the EU in peace negotiations. "Without an end to Russian aggression in Ukraine, we cannot talk about a safe and strong Europe. It is therefore crucial that...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Opening remarks at SA-Algeria Binational Commission
South African Government
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December 7, 2024
Your Excellency Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Honourable Ministers, Ambassadors, Senior Officials, Members of the Media, Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my privilege to address this 7th Session...
Prime Minister Golob: "We will do everything to preserve the integrity of the Charter and international law"
Government of Slovenia
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September 25, 2024
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 for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade visits Israel and Palestine
Government Offices of Sweden
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December 17, 2024
SWEDEN, December 17 - Published 17 December 2024 Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa is visiting Israel and Palestine on 16–18 December to get an updated picture of the catastrophic...
China condemns Israel’s scheme for Gaza occupation
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) China has strongly criticized Israel’s plan to take military control of Gaza City, emphasizing that the area is an “integral part of Palestinian territory.” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian called on Israel to immediately...
UN specialists advice all states to stop Israel’s 'endless war on humanity' in Gaza
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) UN experts have called on all countries to urgently intervene to stop Israel’s ongoing “endless war on humanity” in Gaza, warning that the breakdown of the UN-led humanitarian system is worsening famine and widespread suffering. In a...
UN Rapporteur Urges UEFA to Ban Israel
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN special rapporteur for human rights in the Palestinian territories appealed to the European football governing body (UEFA) on Sunday to exclude Israel from tournaments due to its war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza...
Transcript of Minister (Foreign Affairs) Dr Vivian Balakrishnan’s Interview On Channel NewsAsia “Singapore Tonight”, 3 March 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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March 3, 2025
Syahida Othman (CNA): For more on Singapore's foreign policy positions, we're now joined by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. Minister, welcome to the programme. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: Thank you....
EU Parliament calls on officials to take immediate action to stop genocide on Gaza
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Several political groups in the European Parliament have called on the European Union’s leadership to take swift and decisive action to halt what they describe as genocide in Gaza. On Tuesday, representatives from the Left,...
Netanyahu declares ‘we don’t want to keep Gaza’
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel does not plan to govern Gaza after its military campaign against Hamas ends, preferring that Arab countries assume control of the Palestinian territory. In a Thursday interview...