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China’s nuclear strategy will not change: Envoy
This is unique among nuclear weapon states as they are the most responsible and transparent, Li said.
Sub-Saharan Africa is off track to SDGs on water sanitation, hygiene: UNICEF official
Fiachra McAsey, the deputy UNICEF country director to Ghana, said this at a press briefing ahead of a three-day international symposium to discuss Africa’s movement toward achieving the SDGs.
Opinion| Businessmen make political decisions in the United States of America
The same experience is currently being repeated from another perspective. Two weeks ago, American billionaire Elon Musk proposed a possible agreement to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, under which Ukraine would permanently cede Crimea to Russia. This is in addition to holding new referendums under the auspices of the United Nations to determine the fate of the territories controlled by Russia. Also, Ukraine would agree to become a neutral country. Musk asked Twitter users for their opinion of his plan, prompting sharp criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who strongly rejected this proposal.
Opinion| Biden’s threats to punish Saudi Arabia are much ado about nothing
To respond to these accusations, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia issued a firm statement strongly denying these allegations and confirming that the Kingdom was not involved in any geopolitical conflicts, stressing its clear position in the Security Council against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
US invested over $1.7bn to support education system in Egypt: US Chargé d’Affaires
He added that to date, the UU has provided over $350m in scholarships and exchange funding to more than 23,000 Egyptian and American students and mid-career professionals.
Vision with actions: China works for shared future for mankind
During his first overseas trip as Chinese president in March 2013, Xi, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, elaborated on China’s vision of fostering a new type of international relations with win-win cooperation at the core and building a community with a shared future for mankind.
Growing confidence among Chinese in traditional culture
From the increasing emphasis placed on the study of ancient literature and philosophies, to the rise of the trend of Guochao, a fashion trend featuring a combination of modern designs and traditional Chinese cultural elements, and to the improved preservation of intangible cultural heritage, Chinese people’s passion for traditional culture is demonstrated in various scenarios.
Burkina Faso’s coup leader named transition president
Traore Friday signed a new transitional charter and the act of confirmation of his designation as the president of Burkina Faso and supreme chief of the armed forces.
African leaders pledge to support youth projects
“The Africa we want is one led by healthy, ambitious, empowered, creative, innovative, educated youth; so to get to this dream state, we must look at the full developmental picture, leaving no problem unattended,” said Rwanda’s First Lady Jeannette Kagame Friday while addressing the youth.
10 child patients die as smuggled drugs run amok in war-ravaged Yemen
Faqih exclusively spoke to Xinhua that “a few weeks ago, I left my residential house in the country’s central province of Ibb and headed instantly to capital Sanaa seeking a dose of medicine to relieve the pain of my boy Yazan, who was suffering from leukemia.”
Jeremy Hunt replaces Kwarteng as UK chancellor
Hunt, 55, replaces Kwasi Kwarteng, who resigned earlier in the day after his mini-budget was blamed for causing economic turmoil.
Putin asserts that Moscow has nothing to do with high energy prices in Europe
Setting a ceiling on gas prices will cost Europe hundreds of billions in losses
Russian missiles hit central Kyiv, capital targeted for first time in months
Ukrainian President says Russia trying to “wipe us off the face of the earth”
Six separatist fighters killed in Cameroon’s restive Anglophone region
They were killed after the army raided their camp in Djotin of the region on Saturday, a military official in the region who asked not to be named said.
Demonstrators gather in US cities to demand abortion rights
Hundreds of pro-abortion activists descended on Folger Park in southeast Washington, D.C. before marching onto Capitol Hill at noon.
14 Al-Shabab militants killed in southern Somalia
A commander of Unit 66 of the 14 October brigade who led the operation told SNA Radio that Mohamed Nur Shire was killed in a sting operation conducted in the Janale area Friday night.
Joint inspection teams work in concord to speed up grain export from Ukraine
Donning hard hats, life jackets, and other safety equipment, the eight-membered Joint Coordination Center (JCC) team carefully boarded Moonlight via a pilot ladder to give the cargo ship a close inspection.
Five people killed, 37 injured in an Ethiopian airstrike on Tigray region
This comes after the AU welcomed the acceptance of the Ethiopian government and the Tigray Front to participate in peace talks called for by the union.
Israeli soldiers kill 2 Palestinians in West Bank raid
A man named Mahmoud Al-Soous died after being shot by Israeli soldiers in the neck, and another man was shot dead in the head. The injured, including two in serious condition, have been sent to hospitals for urgent treatment, said the Palestinian Ministry of Health in a statement.
UN chief calls for support for Pakistan in wake of floods
The United Nations is working with the Pakistani government to convene a pledging conference to provide concrete support for rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, he told the UN General Assembly, which is expected to adopt a resolution on solidarity with Pakistan.
Russia is committed to principle of inadmissibility of waging a nuclear war: Russia’s FM
According to Sputnik, Lavrov stressed the need to protect the interests of his country, warning “those who speak with Russia in the language of sanctions” that Moscow’s patience in “the face of acts of economic aggression is not limitless.”
UN Security Council voices concern over coup in Burkina Faso
The second military takeover in Burkina Faso in eight months is regrettable and undermines stability, the members of the council said in a statement, calling on the parties in the West African country to settle their differences through dialogue.
Opinion| Putin defies the west and annexes four Ukrainian regions
This step, although expected, has placed everyone against unprecedented challenges, opening the doors to a bloody conflict that may extend to future generations.
EU ministers agree to include energy self-sufficiency in recovery plans
REPowerEU, a plan proposed by the European Commission in May, aims at strengthening the Union’s strategic autonomy by diversifying energy supplies, thus weaning the bloc off its dependency on Russian fossil fuels. It also aims to boost energy saving and the production of clean energy.
Death toll from Hurricane Ian jumps to dozens in US
Tallies from U.S. news houses are much higher, with the count of NBC News reaching 77 and CNN reporting 70.
Opinion| Europe sacrifices itself for the US
After Russia invaded Ukraine, the EU joined the US and others in imposing sanctions and embargoes on Russian natural gas, even though many EU countries depend on Russian energy imports.
Opinion| Oppressing women, from Tehran to Washington, is it about sustaining the patriarchy or money?
Governments and companies utilise the profound connections between women’s rights and economic and political progress to their advantage. People would do well to understand this and to also see that it’s about money, not just the patriarchy.
Ebola outbreak in Uganda: the health system has never been better prepared
Public health messaging is critical and has worked well for Uganda in past Ebola outbreaks.
Opinion|Will Charles be the last king of Britain?
Indeed, the monarchy faces several challenges that cannot be underestimated at such a critical time. The first and most important of these challenges is the low popularity of King Charles III compared to the popularity of Queen Elizabeth.
Angola celebrates 100th anniversary of birth of its first president
In a speech on the occasion of the anniversary, Angolan President João Lourenço stressed that the achievements of the first president of Angola, Neto, should be remembered not only during his birthday but at all times.