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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives for the United Nations General Assembly
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Pakistan’s PM says ‘burning issue of Gaza’ is main priority at the UN

World leaders are not only expressing their opinions from the prominent podium today; significant discussions are also taking place on the sidelines in New York. While waiting for an elevator at the UN headquarters, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke to CNN, highlighting that one of his key focuses this week is “the urgent issue of Gaza and the ongoing genocide there.” “The international community … Continue reading Pakistan’s PM says ‘burning issue of Gaza’ is main priority at the UN

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Erdogan says principles of UN and Western values are deteriorating in Gaza

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan stated on Tuesday that the principles of the United Nations and the values upheld by the Western world are deteriorating in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict, urging for an “alliance of humanity” to intervene against Israel. During his address at the United Nations General Assembly, Erdogan expressed strong condemnation of Israel’s military actions in the Gaza Strip and criticized Western nations … Continue reading Erdogan says principles of UN and Western values are deteriorating in Gaza

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Lula promotes Brazil-China initiative for Ukraine-Russia at the United Nations

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva proposed on Tuesday a plan aimed at facilitating discussions between Russia and Ukraine to resolve their ongoing conflict, a suggestion that has already been dismissed by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Lula, who has communicated with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding this proposal, did not elaborate on the specifics of the six-point plan during his address at the United … Continue reading Lula promotes Brazil-China initiative for Ukraine-Russia at the United Nations

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Biden not giving up on efforts for Gaza ceasefire and hostage return, White House says

U.S. President Joe Biden is committed to achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and negotiating a hostage agreement with Hamas, while also aiming to reduce tensions along Israel’s border with Lebanon, according to White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Tuesday. “He is fully engaged and has not lost hope,” Sullivan stated during an interview with MSNBC, just hours before Biden’s final address to the … Continue reading Biden not giving up on efforts for Gaza ceasefire and hostage return, White House says

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Tayyip Erdogan urges the United States to lift sanctions

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has urged the United States to lift sanctions that restrict certain defense purchases by Turkey, as well as other unilateral measures that impede the NATO allies’ ability to achieve long-term bilateral trade objectives. Relations between the two nations have been strained in recent years due to various issues, including differing policies in the eastern Mediterranean, Syria, and Gaza, as well as … Continue reading Tayyip Erdogan urges the United States to lift sanctions

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India has invited political opponents of Myanmar’s ruling junta for a seminar

India has extended invitations to political and military adversaries of Myanmar’s ruling junta for a seminar scheduled to take place in New Delhi, according to sources. This action marks a notable shift for the South Asian nation, which has historically maintained relations with the military leaders that Western countries have largely isolated. The ongoing civil conflict in Myanmar, which erupted following the military’s ousting of … Continue reading India has invited political opponents of Myanmar’s ruling junta for a seminar

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Biden to meet with Vietnam’s President To Lam on Wednesday

U.S. President Joe Biden is set to meet with Vietnam’s President and General Secretary of the Communist Party, To Lam, on Wednesday, as announced by the White House on Sunday. This meeting, initially reported by Reuters, is anticipated to occur during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Biden aims to strengthen ties with Vietnam, a key Southeast Asian nation and manufacturing center, as … Continue reading Biden to meet with Vietnam’s President To Lam on Wednesday

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Sergei Ryabkov says US must heed Moscow’s warnings

The United States must heed Moscow’s warnings regarding the potential risks of further escalation in the Ukraine conflict, as reported by Russia’s state-run news agency RIA Novosti, citing Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov on Friday. Regarding the potential for a meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Ryabkov stated … Continue reading Sergei Ryabkov says US must heed Moscow’s warnings

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European Commission President in Kyiv to discuss Europe’s support

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Friday her arrival in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, to engage in discussions regarding Europe’s support, winter readiness, defense strategies, and advancements related to G7 loans. “This marks my eighth visit to Kyiv as the heating season approaches and Russia continues to target energy infrastructure,” von der Leyen stated on the X social media platform. On Thursday, she … Continue reading European Commission President in Kyiv to discuss Europe’s support

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Taliban now oversees 39 Afghan embassies around the world

The Taliban administration currently oversees 39 Afghan embassies and consulates worldwide, three years following its takeover of Afghanistan and the subsequent fall of the Western-supported government, as reported by the acting foreign ministry on Thursday. No international government has officially recognized the Taliban administration; however, both China and the United Arab Emirates have accepted its ambassadors in their respective capitals. Numerous governments, particularly Western nations … Continue reading Taliban now oversees 39 Afghan embassies around the world

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