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UNITED NATIONS, Dec 15 (APP): While some of the world’s poorest countries are welcoming refugees “with great hospitality”, the international community must match that generosity with far greater solidarity, UN chief António Guterres said on Friday. Speaking at the closing of the Global Refugee Forum […]

UNITED NASTIONS, Dec 14 (APP): URGENT Heavy rains created new misery in Gaza as UN humanitarian officials reiterated deep concerns on Thursday over the deteriorating health situation in the Strip, amid ongoing Israeli bombardment and fighting with members of the Palestinian resistance. The UN Humanitarian […]

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 14 (APP): The UN Security Council Wednesday condemned “in the strongest terms “the deadly terrorist attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan division, and urged all states to cooperate with Pakistan in bringing those responsible for the “reprehensible” assault. “The members of […]

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 13 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautiously welcomed the outcome of Cop28 in Dubai where nearly 200 nations approved on Wednesday a roadmap for “transitioning away from fossil fuels” – a first for a UN climate conference – but experts said the […]

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 12 (APP): The UN General Assembly is resuming its Emergency Special Session on Tuesday afternoon on the decades-long Israel-Palestine conflict, as the Israeli attacks against Gaza show no signs of abating and the Security Council remains deadlocked on further action. The 193-member […]

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 09 (APP): Denouncing Israel’s relentless attacks on the Palestinian people and civilian infrastructure in Gaza, Pakistan has called for holding the Israeli occupation forces accountable for war crimes in the besieged enclave. “We strongly and unequivocally condemn the indiscriminate use of force […]

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 08 (APP):Adopting a presidential statement, the UN Security Council recognized the importance of enhancing international and regional cooperation to counter transnational organized crime during a day-long open debate on Thursday. By the text, the 15-nation Council expressed concern over the serious, growing […]