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New Prince Louis birthday photo taken by Kate: A new photograph has been released to mark the sixth birthday of Prince Louis.
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Quick Glance: Celebrations for Prince Louis' Sixth Birthday
- The sixth birthday of Prince Louis will be commemorated with special celebrations organized by his parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales.
- The past few months have been eventful for the prince and princess along with their family, following Kate's cancer diagnosis.
- Louis was last seen in public on Christmas Day when the royal family made their traditional festive appearance at the King’s Sandringham Estate to attend church.
- Prince Louis, fourth in line to the throne, was born on St George’s Day, April 23, 2018, at the private Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London, weighing 8lb 7oz.
Israel has not provided evidence to support UNRWA claims, report says: Independent review commissioned by UN says relief agency needs to improve neutrality
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Biden vows to 'quickly' supply new military aid to Ukraine: The US president says he will send "significant" support to Kyiv if senators pass a new aid deal on ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Promises Swift Military Aid for Ukraine
- President Joe Biden assured his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy of quick military support in the fight against Russia's invasion during a Monday call.
- The US House of Representatives approved a substantial foreign aid package last week, including $61 billion for war-torn Ukraine, with the Senate expected to follow suit.
- Biden emphasized America's 'lasting commitment' to Ukraine 'as it defends its freedom against Russian aggression'.
- Zelenskyy reported that Biden assured him he would sign the upcoming military aid package immediately upon Senate approval, and the weaponry provided would strengthen Ukraine's air defense as well as long-range and artillery capabilities.
Conflicts drive global military spending to record high: War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure ...
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Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
India opposition criticises Modi for 'hate speech': The PM accused opponents of wanting to give wealth to "infiltrators", in remarks seen as anti-Muslim.
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Congress, AAP and others: India's battered opposition takes on Modi: The unwieldy alliance has had leaders arrested and bank accounts frozen as it tries to ...
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Two men charged with spying for China under Official Secrets Act: Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court ...
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Quick Glance: Charges Filed Against UK Ex-Parliamentary Researcher for 'China Espionage'
- London's Metropolitan Police has accused two men, researcher Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, of violating the Official Secrets Act.
- The charges coincided with the announcement of the arrest of three German nationals suspected of spying for China and accessing secret maritime technology by German investigators.
- The British duo is alleged to have transmitted 'articles, notes, documents or information' to a foreign state between 2021 and the previous year.
- In September, the Met Police disclosed the arrest of a man in his twenties on espionage suspicions. The Sunday Times revealed his parliamentary researcher identity.
UK condemns North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch: Britain said North Korea had breached multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions after it ...
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CORRECTION: TRUMP TRIAL LIVE: Opening statements begin in hush money trial of former president Donald Trump
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Terry Anderson, US journalist held hostage nearly seven years in Lebanon, dead at 76
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Exxon leads industry fight against UN plans to limit plastic: Petrochemical companies oppose global agreement that would cut production to curb pollution
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Philippines, US troops begin annual combat drills : Nearly 17,000 Filipino and American troops will begin a three-week joint combat training exercise in the ...
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UN labor agency report warns of rising threat of excess heat, climate change on world's workers
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The West has lost its judgment: Some 200 humanitarian workers, almost all Palestinians, have died in Gaza due to attacks by the Israeli army ...
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Asia hit hardest by climate and weather disasters last year, says UN: Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023 ...
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U.N. Finds Palestinian Refugee Agency Suffers From Political Bias: An investigation uncovered social-media posts and textbooks that allegedly violate U.N ...
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Israel Yet to Provide Evidence UN Staff in Gaza Have Ties to Hamas, Probe Finds: Israel has yet to provide evidence that workers for the United Nations relief ...
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‘Staggering’ number of workers face climate hazards, says UN: UN warns of increasing health hazards for workers due to climate change, urging stronger ...
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Nature has a mixtape. The U.N. hopes young people will listen to it : The Museum for the United Nations has partnered with musicians to re-release some of their ...
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UN urges probe into Libyan activist’s death in custody: TRIPOLI: The United Nations Support Mission in Libya called Sunday for an investigation into a political ...
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Israel deliberately tried to undermine UNRWA - Martin: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has welcomed the Colonna report into the United Nations Relief and Works Agency ...
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UN in Libya urges probe into death of detained activist: The United Nations Libya mission (UNSMIL) urged authorities in the eastern-ruled part of the country to ...
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Arab League signs ‘Action Plan’ deal with UN Women | kuwaittimes: Arab League signs ‘Action Plan’ deal with UN Women - Kuwait - CAIRO: The Arab League’s Social ...
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Top UN officials call on UK to reconsider plan to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda
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UN calls for 'credible' investigation on reports of mass grave in Gaza: All of mass grave sites must be fully investigated, 'in a way that is credible and ...
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Paid articlePaid Turkic Week begins in Geneva: Exhibition presents diverse array of cultural artifacts, photos, handicrafts and paintings
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Aid workers worried over looming Rafah invasion: An expected Israeli assault on Rafah has aid groups scrambling for ways to help the 1 ...
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More than 50,000 displaced by clashes in northern Ethiopia: UN - Africa - World: More than 50,000 people have been displaced by clashes in a disputed area in ...
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'Neutrality' issues found at UN agency for Palestinians, but no terrorism proof: An independent review group on the UN agency for Palestinians – lead by former ...
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Heatwave deaths increased across almost all Europe in 2023, says UN weather agency
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Asia hit hardest by climate, weather disasters in 2023: UN: Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023 ...
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India's Gita Sabharwal appointed as UN resident coordinator in Indonesia: United Nations, Apr 23 (PTI) UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Gita ...
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Africa: Who Should Lead the United Nations? - Part 5: Analysis - This was the stark warning of Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the UN Conference on Trade ...
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We need advanced technology to fight insecurity, Zamfara gov tells UN deputy secretary-general
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History of veto power: How UNSC member states utilised it: The right of each permanent member to veto any resolution passed by the Security Council has long ...
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Over 70% of workers around the world are exposed to excessive heat each year, UN body finds
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Politics Briefing: Canada creates registry to track use of plastics, part of a global move to eliminate the pollutant
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Paid articlePaid FM stresses Egypt's comprehensive approach to migration governance - Foreign Affairs - Egypt
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UNRWA has robust neutrality steps, Israel yet to back up claims, review says: A review of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has found that it has ...
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UN Official Criticizes Israel for Refusing Her Visit to Gaza Strip: The United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories ...
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Britain looks set to resume UNRWA funding without missing a payment: UK renewal of financing Palestinian aid organisation is opposed by faction of pro-Israeli ...
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Nations to Resume Talks Over Legal Treaty to Fix Plastic Problem: New research on plastic is already stirring up debate as countries prepare to meet in Ottawa ...
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Earth Day 2024: How to talk to your kids about climate change: Organizations have begun discussing ways to bring up the topic of climate change with children who ...
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Egypt, UN reiterate necessity of ending Israeli 'violations' against civilians in Gaza
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UN official condemns Israeli obstruction of field visit to Gaza - Foreign Affairs - Egypt
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Killing of Palestinian children needs to stop: UNICEF: ‘Children in the State of Palestine have been caught in a tragic and vicious cycle of violence for too ...
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plastics - Versatile, often dangerous: Read about how microplastics pollute ecosystems, how PET can be recycled and why plastics promote obesity in “Spectrum ...
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Global growth rate slows to 2.6% in 2024 amid uneven recovery: UNCTAD: RIYADH: Global economic growth is anticipated to slow to 2.6 percent in 2024 ...
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Group of experts presents final report on allegations against UNRWA ｜ DPA: A group of experts appointed by the United Nations plans to present a final report on ...
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Africa: Calling Off UN Regional Climate Weeks Exposes Rich Nations' Lack of Goodwill
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Israel-Hamas conflict rages amid bickering in the UN: Israel-Hamas conflict rages amid bickering in the UN
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Türkiye calls on international community to recognize Palestine state: 'It is unjust that Palestine is not allowed to become member of UN,' says Hakan Fidan ...
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Reconceptualizing Asia’s Security Challenges: Conventional wisdom suggests that economic development driven by a hegemonic power leads to economic prosperity and ...
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‘Child Killed Every 10 Minutes in Gaza’ – UNRWA Urges Immediate Ceasefire: A child is killed every ten minutes in the besieged Gaza Strip, according to the UN ...
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United Nations pushes justice for Sri Lanka's Easter victims: The United Nations on Sunday urged Sri Lanka to bridge its "accountability deficit" and ...
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Ministry reviewing allegations over Malaysia labour market: The expatriates welfare and overseas employment ministry is reviewing allegations of joblessness and ...
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Taylor Swift: The Tortured Poets Society broke Spotify record: The Tortured Poets Society became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day, the platform said ...
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Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
Following US Palestine veto at UN, Abbas to rethink bilateral ties ｜ DPA: The Palestinian leadership in the West Bank wants to reconsider its bilateral relations ...
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Israel to summon ambassadors of 6 countries that voted for Palestinian UN membership
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PA’s Abbas threatens to reconsider ties with US after veto of UN membership bid: Palestinian leader rails at Washington which he says 'continues to support the ...
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French Development Minister Sees Hope for Sustainability Goals: Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, France’s minister for development, expressed some optimism after this ...
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USAID, UN’s World Food Program to help US distribute aid in Gaza via sea route: America working on temporary pier for aid transfer after strike that killed WCK ...
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Spanish hospital enlists therapy dogs to boost ICU patients' morale: Joel Bueno shed tears of joy as his four-legged guests entered the intensive care unit where ...
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Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?: Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.
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US Vetoes Palestine Becoming a United Nations Member State: The United States vetoed Palestine’s draft resolution to have full membership in the United Nations ...
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Iran downplays reported Israeli attack; US 'not involved,' Blinken says: Live updates
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US veto sinks latest Palestinian bid for full UN membership: The United States on Thursday spoiled a long-shot Palestinian bid for full United Nations membership ...
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Haiti: UN says deaths rising sharply as gangs vie for power: A quarterly UN report on the situation in Haiti has logged a 50% increase in deaths in the country ...
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War in Sudan: A country that threatens to collapse: One year after the start of the war, Sudan is facing the world's largest hunger crisis. Meanwhile ...
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UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese accuses Israel of lying about all aspects of Gaza
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Thanks to the UN's bias against Israel, Islamic extremism reached Europe - opinion
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Rise in violence has West Bank back at heart of UN agenda: The killing of a young Israeli settler and retaliatory attacks on Palestinian villages and communities ...
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North Korea conducts test on new ‘super-large warhead’: State media: Pyongyang says new warhead designed for cruise missiles, adding that a new anti-aircraft ...
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0ver 10,000 women killed as Gaza conflict rages, UN Women: From sexual violence to disrupted healthcare, the war has had a disproportionate impact on the lives ...
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West Africa’s Sahel becoming a drug trafficking corridor, UN warns: Drug seizures, mainly of cocaine and cannabis resin, have soared in the region ...
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: Toll rises amid ‘Israeli hit’ on Iran’s Isfahan: Gaza’s Health Ministry says that 42 people were killed and 63 injured in the past 24 ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Toll rises amid ‘Israeli hit’ on Iran’s Isfahan: Gaza’s Health Ministry says that 42 people were killed and 63 injured in the past 24 ...
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