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Finnish parliament strikes down initiative aimed at restricting weapons purchases from Israel
Finland has placed orders exceeding 800 million euros for weapons from Israel. The largest single acquisition was the David's Sling air defense system, purchased in 2023 for 316 million euros.
Human rights groups accuse Iran of hanging victim of child marriage as regime steps up executions
World Bank warns of 16% rise in commodity pricing over Hormuz closure
Qatar’s alleged influence over ICC prosecutor raises concerns about legal neutrality - editorial
Iran clashes with US, UAE, over position in UN nuclear non-proliferation conference
The US Representative to the UN made clear that the US objected to Iran’s nomination, calling it an “affront to the Non-Proliferation Treaty itself.”
Top candidates grilled at UN in contention to replace Guterres as secretary general
Among the candidates is Argentina's Rafael Grossi, who currently serves as the head of the IAEA, as well as Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan, and Senegal's Macky Sall
Medical supply shortages loom in Iran as civilians bear the cost of ongoing conflict, UN warns
As Iran’s war continues, medical shortages loom, with critical supplies in jeopardy. The regime’s actions are felt globally, and citizens bear the brunt of the crisis.
UN envoy says Libya's roadmap to elections faces continued delays
UN envoy warns that Libya’s political deadlock and rival institutions continue to delay national elections and efforts to reunify the country.
Russian diplomats denounce new EU sanctions, claim they are 'meaningless' without UN decision
Russian news agencies quoted a statement by diplomats at Russia's mission to the European Union as saying the measures were meaningless without a decision from the UN Security Council.
Can we stop demonizing each other over the West Bank - opinion
We are all Jews living in the same small, besieged country. We all lost friends and family on October 7. We all want our children to grow up safely.
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles, Japan says
The incident marks the North's seventh ballistic missile launch this year and its fourth in April alone.
Small nations, strong ties: Fiji’s ambassador talks faith, friendship, and Israel - interview
In an interview with the Magazine, Ambassador Jesoni Vitusagavulu explained the strategic - as well as spiritual - reasons behind Fiji’s support for Israel.
Iran’s appointment to a UN human rights committee is a hypocritical mockery of justice - opinion
While in Israel there is discussion about “darkening Tehran,” Tehran is effectively using the UN to darken the world.
Israel’s shift from seeking approval to shaping global narrative - opinion
It took the international responses to the October 7 massacre and the vicious antisemitism, the horrors, and the deaths for Israel to mature.
