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Urgent action needed to avoid war in Gaza: UN envoy tells SC

United nations, May 24 (UNI) Gaza is on the verge of collapse and its people becoming increasingly desperate, a United Nations envoy has told the Security Council, urging international action to avoid another war, alleviate suffering and empower more responsible government within the enclave.

“In this Chamber, Council members have often spoken of the need to prevent war; and the Secretary-General has put preventive diplomacy at the heart of his agenda. It is time for our words to be tested in Gaza,” Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process told the Security Council on Wednesday by video teleconference from Jerusalem.
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China launches Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship

25 Apr 2024 | 6:48 PM

Jiuquan, April 25 (UNI) China on Thursday launched the Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship to send three taikonauts to its orbiting Tiangong space station for a six-month mission.

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Over 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison damaged by heavy rains: official

25 Apr 2024 | 5:15 PM

Abuja, April 25 (UNI) At least 119 inmates escaped Wednesday night from a custodial center damaged by heavy rains in central Nigeria, an official said Thursday.

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Macron outlines vision for an independent Europe

25 Apr 2024 | 4:57 PM

Paris, April 25 (UNI) French President Emmanuel Macron spoke Thursday morning to outline his vision for an independent Europe.

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China against US deploying ballistic missiles in Asia-Pacific region

25 Apr 2024 | 4:11 PM

Beijing, April 25 (UNI) China resolutely opposes the US decision to deploy medium-range ballistic missiles in the Asia-Pacific region, Defence Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said on Thursday.

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Qatar to host meeting of G7, global south officials on Ukraine this weekend

25 Apr 2024 | 4:05 PM

Doha, April 25 (UNI) Qatar is to host a meeting of high-ranking officials and security advisers from the G7 countries and the Global South this weekend to prepare for the upcoming Ukraine conference in Switzerland, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

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