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Australian Premier Confirms Country’s Independence
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia remains a “sovereign nation,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reiterated on Monday in response to speculation about potential retaliation from the United States should Canberra move to recognize a Palestinian state. "We are a...
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...
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...
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...
Germany halts weapons supplies to Israel over Gaza
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has suspended arms shipments to Israel that could be used in Gaza following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet approval of a plan to occupy Gaza City. Netanyahu’s office described the plan as part of efforts to...
Media reports Trump yelled at Netanyahu for denying Gaza starvation
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump reportedly raised his voice at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call after Netanyahu downplayed reports of starvation in Gaza, NBC News reported. Netanyahu has publicly denied that...
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...
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,...
Hundreds Flood Taiwan’s Streets to Protest Ties with Israel
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists gathered outside Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday, banging pots and affixing fake banknotes stained with red dye onto Israeli and Taiwanese flags. They accused Taiwan’s envoy to Israel of...
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...
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on the Israel-Hamas Conflict, 15 October 2024
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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October 15, 2024
QUESTION Mr Leong Mun Wai: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs following Singapore’s vote in favour of UN General Assembly Resolution A/ES-10/L.31, whether Singapore will be (a) enacting a ban on imported products originating from Israeli...
Oxfam reaction to Israel's decision to take control of Gaza City
Oxfam
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August 8, 2025
Reacting to today's announcement of the Israeli cabinet's decision to take direct military control of Gaza City, Bushra Khalidi, Oxfam's Policy Lead in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, said: "This decision marks a dangerous escalation in the...
Minister Tanja Fajon: I hope to see a positive step on Serbia's EU path this year
Government of Slovenia
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October 15, 2024
SLOVENIA, October 15 - "Slovenians and Serbs have a lot in common," said Minister Fajon after her talks with Minister Đurić, recalling the outstanding Slovenians who have shaped and continue to shape life in Serbian society. "History has shown...
Director-General Zane Dangor: Emergency Conference to halt genocide in Gaza of Hague Group
South African Government
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July 17, 2025
Statement by Mr Zane Dangor, Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, at the Emergency Conference to halt the genocide in Gaza of the Hague Group, in Bogota, Republic of Colombia Minister Rosa...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: 79th Session of the UN General Assembly
South African Government
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September 25, 2024
President of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, Mr Philemon Yang, United Nations Secretary-General, Mr António Guterres, Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thirty years ago, South Africa was born as a new...
Prime Minister Golob: The Slovenian Government is well aware of all the challenges
Government of Slovenia
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January 15, 2025
SLOVENIA, January 15 - In his speech, Prime Minister Golob said that it had been a challenging year and that the world needed hope. "The Slovenian Government is well aware of all the challenges we are facing both on the domestic and foreign policy...
With election of nationalist president, Lebanon moves to exit the Axis of Resistance
Middle East Institute
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January 10, 2025
With a nearly unanimous 99 out of 128 votes, the Lebanese parliament elected the head of the army, Gen. Joseph Aoun, as Lebanon’s 14th president on Jan. 9. In a strong inaugural speech Aoun laid out an ambitious agenda premised on regaining the...
New Year message by President Cyril Ramaphosa
South African Government
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December 31, 2024
New Year message by President Cyril Ramaphosa My Fellow South Africans, As we prepare to enter the new year, we look back on 2024 as a year of change and progress. We marked 30 years since becoming a free and democratic nation on the 27th of April...
Governor Newsom statement marking one year since Hamas attack on Israel
Office of the California Governor
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October 7, 2024
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement marking one year since the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel: “For the last year, the people of Israel – and Jewish communities across the globe – have mourned for...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Return of the remains of freedom fighters from exile
South African Government
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September 27, 2024
Excellencies, Special greetings to the High Commissioner of the Republic of Zambia and Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Premiers, Families of our fallen heroes and heroines, Leadership of the African National...