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Human Rights Groups Urge EU to Ban Trade with Israeli Settlements
Brussels: Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have issued a call to the European Union to implement a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
Cuba Blames US for ‘Devastating Humanitarian Consequences’ on Island Nation
Havana: Cuba accused the US on Monday of causing ‘devastating humanitarian consequences’ on the island nation through economic sanctions and pressure on its foreign trade.
Escalation of Fighting in Yemen Disrupts Education for Over 137,000 Children: UNICEF
Ankara: More than 137,000 school-aged children in Yemen are facing major disruptions to their education amid the ongoing conflict, UNICEF said Monday. The UN children’s
Iran Issues Passive Defense Plan for 3 Scenarios, Including Full-Scale War
Tehran: Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff has issued a nationwide passive defense directive outlining preparations for three possible scenarios: the end of war, a ceasefire,
Swiss Upper House Approves Mercosur Trade Deal and Allocates $646M for Farmers
Ankara: Switzerland’s Council of States, the upper house of parliament, has approved a free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc by a significant margin of
US Cities and States Launch Legal Battle Against Trump Administration’s Immigration Rule
New york: A nationwide coalition of municipal and state governments has taken legal action against the administration of US President Donald Trump, challenging a federal
EU Extends Russia Sanctions Talks Amid Dispute Over Delisting Russian Billionaire
Brussels: European Union member states extended talks on Russia sanctions for a week as countries failed to reach a consensus on delisting Russian billionaire Alisher