Ukraine Live Briefing: Mark Rutte Takes Over As NATO Chief
WEB1 day ago · Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte takes over as NATO boss on October 1, charged with holding the Western military alliance together with the war in Ukraine at a critical moment and a pivotal U.S. presidential election approaching. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy once again acknowledged the 'very, very difficult" situation his ...
China ranks first in driving world economic growth from 1979 ...
WEB1 day ago · From 1979 to 2023, China's economic growth averaged 8.9 percent annually, far exceeding the average global economic growth of 3 percent during the same period. China's average annual contribution to world economic growth was 24.8 percent, ranking first in the world, according to the report. Following are some highlights of the country's ...
Iran calls on UN Security Council to rein in Israel
WEB3 days ago · 29th September 2024, 16:17 GMT+10. NEW YORK, New York - Amidst widespread protests at Tehran's iconic Palestine Square, Iran has called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address Israeli actions in Lebanon and the region, which it describes as 'terrorist aggression,' 'warmongering,' and 'continuous …
US outlines Iraq 'withdrawal' plans
WEB4 days ago · US outlines Iraq 'withdrawal' plans. Iraqi PM says American troops are no longer needed in his country. Washington will conclude the American-led international mission in Iraq over the next twelve months, as announced in a joint statement from Iraq and the US. This decision comes amid escalating tensions in the wider Middle East, with …
UPDATE: COP28, COP29 Presidencies host high-level event to ...
WEB3 days ago · HERE IS AN UPDATED VERSION OF OUR STORY SLUGGED: "COP28, COP29 Presidencies host high-level event to support climate action for peace, relief and recovery" transmitted yesterday. NEW YORK, 28th September, 2024 (WAM) -- On the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the ...
Interview: Big Earth Data offers key resource for global ...
WEB4 days ago · NEW YORK, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- The 2024 Big Earth Data report, released at the ongoing 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), sets a new standard for using advanced technologies in promoting sustainable development and offers key resource for the global community, the project's leader told Xinhua in a recent …
Zelenskyy to discuss plan for winning war in White House talks
WEB6 days ago · 26th September 2024, 16:06 GMT+10. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to discuss his plans for winning the war against Russia as he meets Thursday with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House. Among the expected topics is Ukraine's request for weapons donors to allow Ukrainian forces to use the weapons to …