France among six more states to formally recognise Palestinian statehood

Alongside France, which co-convened the meeting with Saudi Arabia on Monday in New York, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta and Monaco said they were recognising a Palestinian state. Leaders from Australia, Canada, Portugal and the United...

Charlie Kirk's death is a political issue – don't bring religion into it

Earlier this month, US conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was murdered while speaking at a rally on a college campus in Utah. The reactions to his death were immediate and sustained, reflecting the deep divisions that plague American...

Global Wave of Recognitions at the UN Summit for the Question of Palestine

The question of Palestinian statehood returned to the centre of international diplomacy this week as a string of recognitions and a high-level UN meeting put renewed focus on the two-state solution and the future of the West Bank. Britain, Canada,...

France leads a number of nations recognizing Palestinian state amid anger over Israel’s conduct in Gaza war

France and several other Western nations formally declared their recognition of a Palestinian state at the United Nations on Monday in a move that deepens Israel’s international isolation as it pursues its maximalist war aims in Gaza and expands...

France leads a number of nations recognizing Palestinian state amid anger over Israel’s conduct in Gaza war

Follow United Nations, New York — France and several other Western nations formally declared their recognition of a Palestinian state at the United Nations on Monday in a move that deepens Israel’s international isolation as it pursues its...

Malta formally recognises Palestine at UN summit

Robert Abela said he cried when he met injured Palestinian children being treated for their injuries as Malta formally recognised Palestine on Monday. Malta joined France, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Monaco and San Marino in recognising the...

Ruto acknowledges Palestinian statehood, commits to support peace talks

President Ruto addressing the US-Kenya Business and Investment Roundtable meeting at the sidelines of UNGA 80, New York. Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto has committed to continue supporting the call for a two-state solution to the crisis...

Season of Arabic culture coming to the heart of London

After a decade of bringing Middle Eastern musicians to London’s stages, producer Khaled Ziada is looking forward to unveiling one of his other skills: cooking. Next Sunday in the City of London, Ziada has organised an evening of storytelling with...

Declaration For Protection Of Humanitarian Personnel

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 1. We commit, at the highest political level, to take action and uphold the principles outlined in this Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel before, during and after conflict. We reaffirm...

Hamas has ‘three or four days’ to respond to Gaza peace proposal, Trump warns

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Hamas would face severe consequences if does not accept his peace and redevelopment proposal for Gaza in the coming days. “We have one signature that we need, and that signature will pay in hell if they...

As Trump said, what is the purpose of the UN?

What are the prospects for UN transformation? The question is in focus as the General Assembly in the past week marked the 80th anniversary of the founding of the UN. At stake is the relevance and functioning of the world’s premier forum for...

Netanyahu Gambles Trump Gaza Plan May Win Back Support Abroad but Risks Lurk at Home 

Pro-Palestinian protests are shaking major European cities, and calls are growing to ban Israel from sporting and cultural events. European navies have been deployed to protect activists trying to get aid into Gaza and a wave of countries have...

Israel’s long-standing ties with Europe crumble as outrage over Gaza war swells

BRUSSELS, Belgium — Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel protests are shaking major European cities, and calls are growing to ban Israel from sporting and cultural events. European navies have been deployed to protect activists trying to get aid into...

Is Washington really willing to be the 'lonely outlier' on the Palestinian issue?: Global Times editorial

Longing for peace.Illustration: Liu Rui/Global Times On Sunday local time, Australia, Canada and the UK announced their recognition of Palestinian statehood. Reports show that France, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, Malta, and San Marino...

As outrage over war in Gaza grows, Europe’s relationship with Israel falters

Brussels, Oct 1: Pro-Palestinian protests are shaking major European cities, and calls are growing to ban Israel from sporting and cultural events. European navies have been deployed to protect activists trying to get aid into Gaza, and a wave of...

As outrage over the war in Gaza grows, Europe’s relationship with Israel falters

BRUSSELS (AP) — Pro-Palestinian protests are shaking major European cities, and calls are growing to ban Israel from sporting and cultural events. European navies have been deployed to protect activists trying to get aid into Gaza — and a wave of...

Centre: ACC approves Key Postings across Ministries, Check List

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Monday approved a series of appointments, extensions, and recommendations across the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Engineering Service (IES), Indian...

Malta signs International Code for Protection of Tourists

Malta has joined the International Code for the Protection of Tourists and hosted Europe’s first conference on tourism law, addressing sustainability, overtourism, short-term rentals, and consumer protection. MALTA – Malta has become the 29th...

Greek PM in Copenhagen for EU Security and Migration Talks

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is traveling to Copenhagen to participate in the informal European Council meeting, on Wednesday, Sept. 1. A day later, he will join fellow leaders at the 7th Summit of the European Political Community...

At least four dead in shooting on Mormon church in Michigan

Four people were killed and eight injured in a shooting at a Mormon church in Michigan, officials said on Sunday. A fire was started after a man, 40, crashed his vehicle into the front doors of the church and then opened fire on worshippers with a...