The southern shores of the country Italy have to open up their ports as a coalition over a sharp rise in the number of arrivals are seen this summer. Italy pressed European Nations to open their ports to rescue migrants by humanitarian ships as political tension simmered in the Italian government. The office of Interior Minister Luciana Lamorgese opened up about her long telephonic conversation with the European Union’s internal affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson. The increasing streams of migrants who are determined to reach Europe are caused by the political and economic crisis in Tun
The Biden administration has proposed a $750 million weapons sale to Taiwan. This deal might further inflame tensions with Beijing. The proposed deal includes 40 M109A6 Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer System and related equipment. A notification from the Defence Security Cooperation Agency with two congressional sources was confirmed to intend the sale according to the State Department spokesman. He added that if the deal gets finalized it will help in contributing to the modernization of Taiwan’s howitzer fleet while strengthening its self-defense capabilities to meet current and future
Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the controversial September 2001 UN World Conference Against Racism in Durban, a new body creation is being made. The new body is formed for South Africa which was dominated by clashes over the Middle East and the legacy of slavery. As stated by Asia One, on Monday, a resolution was approved by the UN General Assembly for establishing a Permanent Forum of People of Africa Descent to provide expert advice on addressing the challenges of racism. Topics of racial discrimination, xenophobia, and intolerance are also to be addressed. Israel and the US walked out
On August 9, Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi will chair an open debate on maritime security at the UN Security Council virtually. For August, India is holding the Presidency of the UN Security Council. India will hold the rotating presidency for UNSC. Arindam Bagchi who is the spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs informed via his Twitter account that this will be the first time where an Indian Prime Minister will chair an open debate at the UN Security Council. It is Indian's 8th term as a non-permanent member in the UNSC. This term will be a two-year tenure for India a
On Sunday the UN Security Council for August was taken over from France and was assumed by India. India will organize three high-level meetings that will focus on priority areas like maritime security, peacekeeping, and counterterrorism. Indian ambassador T S Tirumurti addressed the UN over a video message about the close and historical relationship of France and India. He also thanked France for all the support they have shown towards India during their stint in the Security Council. He future included their agenda on several important meetings and resolutions on Syria, Somalia, Yemen, Ir
Myanmar military ruler Min Aung promises the nation that they are ready to work with any special envoy named by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). He further added that his government will have new multi-party elections. He addressed the nation in a televised interview after six months. The army seized power from the civilian government after the disputed elections won by Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi’s ruling party. Aung called them the “extremists” party and accused them of inciting violence within the nation. Min Aung confirms that Myanmar is ready to work withi
On Wednesday, Pedro Castillo assumed the presidency of Peru. He addressed the nation by stating that its colonial wounds still ran deep and he would seek to heal them. He promised economic stability in his inaugural speech as the president. His first speech was on the same day as the country's 200th anniversary since declaring independence from Spain. He said the colonial-era divisions that separated classes and races in Peru remained unharmed. Castillo is the son of a peasant farmer whose journey to the presidency was driven by support from the rural poor. He added the fact in his speech
The first meeting between China and the Taliban was held on Wednesday amid the withdrawal of US and NATO forces from Afghanistan. Taliban’s delegation led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar had an unplanned visit to China and had talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Ghani termed Beijing as a “trustworthy friend” and assured China that they will not permit anyone to use Afghanistan's territory for terrorist operations. The meeting was confirmed by the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian and briefed media about the delegation led by Baradar who met Mr. Wang at the port ci
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged his support to World Health Organization’s (WTO) plans for additional research into COVID-19 origins to better understand the Pandemics and prevent future ones. On Wednesday in Kuwait, WTO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met Antony who showed the US’s support when the UN health agency has been under intensifying pressure for a new and more in-depth investigation. From the Gulf Arab State Antony tweeted about the U.S.'s support into COVID-10 origins, including in (the People’s Republic of China) to better understand the cause. The meeting w
On Wednesday, Senior US Deputy Secretary and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister officials restarted talks on easing tensions between the world’s largest nuclear weapons powers. The State Department said they agreed to reconvene in September after an informal consultation. Wendy Sherman and Sergei Ryabkov headed their delegations in the meeting at the U.S. diplomatic mission in Geneva. TASS news agency cited Ryabkov as saying the US showered readiness for constructive dialogue at the talks and he was satisfied with the consultations. It is known that Russia and the US hold 90% of the world