Tag: United Nations
Hope fading as deaths in Turkey, Syria earthquake surpasses 15,000
A catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquake has devastated southeastern Turkey and northern Syria, resulting in over 15,000 confirmed deaths. Rescue teams from multiple countries are working tirelessly to find survivors in the rubble of thousands of collapsed buildings, while President Erdogan promises support for displaced residents.
Finland, Sweden move ahead toward possible NATO membership
Finland and Sweden are moving closer to NATO membership after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked increased support for joining the alliance. With Finland sharing a long border with Russia and both countries historically neutral, this potential membership represents a significant strategic change in European security dynamics.
Poland-Ukraine ties seen as a target of Russian disinformation
A calculated act of vandalism in Krakow reveals Russia's strategy to undermine Polish-Ukrainian solidarity by staging provocative incidents designed to trigger ethnic tensions between the two nations.
Biden, Modi to speak as US presses for a hard line...
President Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are set to discuss Russia's Ukraine invasion. India's neutral stance has drawn US concerns, with recent UN votes showing global divisions. Biden aims to persuade Modi to take a firmer position against Russian military actions.
S&P downgrade indicates Russia headed for historic default
Standard & Poor's has downgraded Russia's credit rating to "selective default" after Russia attempted to pay foreign bond payments in rubles instead of dollars. The move suggests Russia is likely to default on external loans for the first time in over a century, impacted by international sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict.
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The US doubts the new Russian war chief can end Moscow’s...
The US doubts Russia's appointment of General Alexander Dvornikov will significantly improve Moscow's military performance in Ukraine. A 60-year-old veteran with a controversial record in Syria, Dvornikov becomes the first centralized war commander for Russia's invasion.
UN assembly suspends Russia from top human rights body
The United Nations General Assembly voted to remove Russia from the Human Rights Council following accusations of severe human rights violations during the Ukraine conflict, marking a significant diplomatic rebuke against a UN Security Council permanent member.
UN to vote on suspending Russia from the rights council.
The United Nations will vote on suspending Russia from the Human Rights Council following the discovery of civilian casualties in Bucha, near Kyiv, sparking international condemnation and calls for accountability.
Mariupol’s dead put at 5,000 as Ukraine braces in the east.
As the war in Ukraine intensifies, Mariupol's mayor reveals a staggering civilian death toll of more than 5,000. Ukrainian authorities continue documenting Russian war crimes around Kyiv, while the U.S. and Western allies prepare to impose additional sanctions against Moscow for alleged atrocities committed during the invasion.
The US hits Russia with ‘war crimes’ sanctions, Europe following.
The United States has launched a fresh wave of financial sanctions against Russia, focusing on President Vladimir Putin's family and blocking two major Russian banks. The move comes in response to alleged war crimes in Ukraine, with the UK and EU expected to follow suit in escalating economic pressure.
