Indonesia’s seventh president, Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, called for the creation of a new United Nations 2.0 during an address at the Penang Peace Dialogue in Penang, Malaysia, stating that modern global challenges require stronger institutions, mediation, and diplomacy. Global Challenges and the Call for a New UN 2.0 Speaking at the event on Sunday, Jokowi … Read more
According to Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, Russia’s escalating military campaign against Ukraine has resulted in the deaths of almost 17,000 civilians since February 2022, alongside widespread global economic disruptions and violations of the United Nations Charter. Delivering a statement at the UN General Assembly, MacIntosh detailed how missile attacks doubled … Read more
Two human rights organisations are warning of a potential backsliding on equality protections in Ireland as they address United Nations member states in Geneva, according to Free Legal Advice Centres and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties. The briefing precedes Ireland’s Universal Periodic Review, a UN Human Rights Council process examining member state records every … Read more
Bahrain has formally accused Iran of utilizing threats against global maritime chokepoints as a tool for political blackmail, prompting an urgent appeal to the United Nations Security Council for intervention. During a recent session, Bahraini UN ambassador Jamal Fares Alrowaiei argued that Iranian-backed instability directly threatens the freedom of navigation in corridors essential to the … Read more
Denmark, Greece, France, Latvia, and the United Kingdom have warned businesses against seeking contracts for Israel’s E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank. The E5 group, a coalition of five nations on the UN Security Council, called the development a “deliberate and direct attack” on the viability of a sovereign Palestinian state, warning it … Read more
The Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Indonesia coalition has formally petitioned the Indonesian government to support a moratorium on deep-sea mining (DSM) ahead of the 31st International Seabed Authority (ISA) session in 2026. According to an official letter sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries on June … Read more
A coalition of European and Gulf nations has formally accused Iran of persistent violations of its nuclear obligations, citing an inability to verify the peaceful nature of Tehran’s atomic program. Led by France, Britain, Germany, and the United States, alongside regional partners including the UAE and Bahrain, the group warned that Iran remains the only … Read more
At least 23 civilians were killed and over 130 injured during a massive Russian aerial assault on June 1 and 2, according to Ambassador Archie Young, the UK’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN. The strikes involved 656 drones and 73 missiles, marking a record deployment of 41 ballistic and hypersonic weapons. UK officials report … Read more
The Power of the Aries Stellium: A Rare Cosmic Reset When the Sun and Moon align in Aries, the atmosphere shifts toward boldness and rapid decision-making. This particular lunaison is not a standard New Moon; We see characterized by an extraordinary concentration of planetary energy known as a stellium. View this post on Instagram about … Read more
The Unexpected Bedtime Snack That Could Help Manage Your Blood Pressure Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects millions worldwide. In France alone, it’s the most common chronic condition, impacting over 17 million people, with more than 6 million unaware they even have it. While often associated with age – over 65% of French citizens develop … Read more