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UN report exposes systematic torture in Myanmar under military rule

The United Nations Independent Mechanism for Myanmar (IMM) has released a damning report detailing systematic torture and serious human rights violations carried out by the military government since its coup in 2021. The 16-page report reveals harrowing accounts of abuse in detention facilities, implicating......

Russia and North Korea vow to strengthen cooperation during leaders’ phone call

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have pledged to “strengthen cooperation” between their countries during a phone call reported on Wednesday. According to North Korea’s official news agency KCNA, the two leaders expressed satisfaction with their 2024......

Australia to recognize Palestinian state at UN General Assembly in September

Australia will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September, marking a significant diplomatic shift for a nation traditionally aligned with Israel. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the decision on Monday, calling a two-state solution “humanity’s......

Macron urges UN-led mission and permanent ceasefire to end Gaza conflict

French President Emmanuel Macron has denounced Israel's proposed expansion into Gaza as a "grave and unprecedented disaster" and called for an immediate, permanent ceasefire. Speaking to BFMTV on Monday, August 11, Macron criticized the Israeli cabinet’s recent announcement of a military......

Global momentum grows for Palestinian statehood amid Gaza war

Three-quarters of United Nations member states have recognized or plan to recognize Palestinian statehood, signaling a significant shift in international policy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Australia became the latest country to pledge its support, announcing its intent to back Palestinian......

Netanyahu under pressure over Gaza city plan opposed by far right and hostage families

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the nation on Sunday regarding his controversial plan to seize control of Gaza City—a move approved by the security cabinet that has triggered fierce opposition both internally—from far-right coalition figures—and externally—from......

Panama’s support for Morocco’s Sahara sovereignty reshapes regional dynamics

Panama has officially declared its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, following its decision to sever ties with the self-proclaimed “Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic” (SADR). This transformative move signals a major shift in Panama’s foreign policy and strengthens......

Geneva talks spark renewed momentum for global treaty on plastic pollution

Delegates from around the world have gathered in Geneva for a critical round of United Nations-led negotiations aimed at crafting a legally binding treaty to combat plastic pollution. Hosted by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the discussions represent a major attempt to overcome the divisions that......

UN envoy praises Morocco’s pivotal role in fostering peace in Libya

The United Nations Special Representative for Libya, Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, has commended Morocco for its unwavering support in advancing peace and political dialogue among Libyan factions. During a meeting on Monday with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Rabat, Tetteh expressed her "deep......