A day before Germans go to the polls for the European Parliament elections, Chancellor Olaf Scholz reaffirmed his support for war-torn Ukraine. “Russia will not get away with its imperialist plans,” the Social Democratic Chancellor (SPD) said in his weekly video message published on Saturday. “Putin must realize that he cannot win his ruthless campaign. […]

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is well ahead of her rivals in the polls as Italians, Estonians, Latvians, Maltese, Czechs and Slovaks vote in Saturday’s European Parliament elections. Meloni could be ready to act as kingmaker for the next president of the European Commission if her Brothers of Italy (FdI) make big gains. Incumbent Commission

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said Saturday it has rescued four hostages kidnapped in a Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7. The army said it rescued Noa Argamani (25), Almog Meir (January 21), Andrey Kozlov (27) and Shlomi Ziv (40) during a complex daytime special operation in Nuseirat. The hostages were rescued at two separate locations in

“We are deeply concerned by these developments and we are actively seeking clarification from the actual Houthi authorities on the circumstances of these detentions and, most importantly, to ensure immediate access to those UN personnel,” said Mr. Dujarric . Of those arrested, two are women and nine are men. Six work for the UN Human

A powerful video was shown reflecting the theme: awakening new depthswarning of the immediate protection needs and warning that there is no time for an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ sense of complacency. In a statement marking the Day – which officially falls on Saturday – UN Secretary General António Guterres said that the

Speaking at an event commemorating the 49th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed noted the progress made, in addition to immediate challenges. “Over the past ten years, the region has seen an exponential increase in terrorism that has offset development gains. This has been exacerbated by

German carmaker Opel plans to celebrate the 125th anniversary of its factory in Rüsselsheim in western Germany on Saturday. The occasion will be celebrated with an open day, attended by some high-profile guests, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Visitors can get an impression of how the manufacturer is helping to shape the transition to electromobility,

Informing the Security Council in New York, UN Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Joyce Msuya urged the international community to work to end Russia’s massive invasion of Ukraine, now in its third year. Ms Msuya said the toll on civilians has continued to rise since her last briefing to the Council three weeks ago. Kharkiv under

The groundbreaking legally binding treaty entered into force on May 3, 2008, marking an important milestone in efforts to promote, protect and guarantee the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights for all. Ahead of the 17th Conference of States Parties (COSP17) starting on June 11, here are five quick facts about the Convention

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is well ahead of her rivals in the polls as Italians, Estonians, Latvians, Maltese, Czechs and Slovaks vote in Saturday’s European Parliament elections. Meloni could be ready to act as kingmaker for the next president of the European Commission if her Brothers of Italy (FdI) make big gains. Incumbent Commission