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Myanmar's junta invites to peace talks

The military junta in Myanmar is urging its armed opponents to lay down their weapons and participate in peace talks. The move comes after three and a half years of civil war in the country, where the junta is increasingly desperate in its struggle for power over the country.

Myanmar's junta invites to peace talks

Israel vs Hezbollah – but where does Lebanon stand?

When Israel bombs Hezbollah, civilians are forced to flee, homes are reduced to ruins, and millions of daily lives are put on hold. Yet, very little is said about the role of the state of Lebanon in the bloody conflict.

Israel vs Hezbollah – but where does Lebanon stand?

Increased demands for reform of the UN Security Council

Countries in Latin America and Africa are demanding that more permanent seats be established in the UN Security Council. The President of France is proposing restrictions on the council's veto power.

Increased demands for reform of the UN Security Council

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj at the UN: Russia must be forced to make peace

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj demands at a meeting in the UN Security Council that Russia be pressured into a peace. .

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj at the UN: Russia must be forced to make peace

Europe may get a Muslim microstate

Europe can get a new miniature state similar to the Vatican State. A minority group of Muslim mystics will get to form their own enclave in Albania's capital Tirana.

Europe may get a Muslim microstate

War Focus as the Year's Speech Marathon in the UN Begins

The war in the Middle East and Ukraine casts heavy shadows when world leaders gather in New York for what is sometimes described as a cocktail-infused speaking relay: the UN General Assembly's general debate. .

War Focus as the Year's Speech Marathon in the UN Begins

Cholera is raging in war-torn Sudan – hundreds dead

Cholera is spreading increasingly rapidly in war-torn Sudan. In two months, nearly 400 people have died from the infectious intestinal disease, according to the authorities.

Cholera is raging in war-torn Sudan – hundreds dead

Near 500 killed in attacks in Lebanon

Israel is attacking on a broad front in Lebanon. Nearly 500 people have been killed and more than 1,600 injured, reports the Health Department in Beirut.

Near 500 killed in attacks in Lebanon

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky: Autumn will decide

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj says that autumn can decide the outcome of the war between Russia and Ukraine. > Together with our partners, we can strengthen our positions in the way that is necessary for victory, he says in a speech recorded on a flight to Pennsylvania, where he visited a factory that manufactures artillery shells.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky: Autumn will decide

The UN has adopted a "future pact"

The UN member states have adopted a "future pact", which addresses the challenges that characterize our time – conflicts, climate change, and lack of human rights. It includes, among other things, a segment where the use of nuclear weapons is discouraged.

The UN has adopted a "future pact"

Exploded people-searchers can be war crimes

One by one, personal locators and walkie-talkies in pockets and hands exploded. The method – borrowed from a spy novel – raises a number of questions related to the laws of war.

Exploded people-searchers can be war crimes

Iran vows revenge for "Israel's terrorist action"

Iran promises retaliation after the country's Lebanon ambassador was injured when thousands of applicants with ties to Iran-backed Hezbollah exploded. People in the region are holding their breath ahead of the Hezbollah leader's speech later on Thursday.

Iran vows revenge for "Israel's terrorist action"

González: Forced to Recognize Maduro as Winner

Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia says that he was forced to sign a document recognizing President Nicolas Maduro as the winner of the controversial presidential election on July 28 - in order to be allowed to fly to Spain. .

González: Forced to Recognize Maduro as Winner

Document names Gaza's dead: 14 infant fatalities

A 649-page long document that names 34,344 Palestinians killed during the war has been released by Gaza's health department. The first 14 pages consist of children under one year.

Document names Gaza's dead: 14 infant fatalities

Another American Arrested in Venezuela

Venezuela announces that a fourth American citizen has been arrested, accused of planning a murder of President Nicolás Maduro. Earlier, three American citizens, two Spaniards, and one Czech have been arrested for attempting to enter Venezuela to assassinate the President, according to Interior Minister Diasdado Cabello.

Another American Arrested in Venezuela

Women Defying Power – Two Years After Amini's Death

The religious dictatorship in Iran may have struck down the wave of protests that followed Mahsa Zhina Amini's death, but two years later, many continue to defy the country's moral police. On the streets, women who do not wear the mandatory veil are increasingly visible.

Women Defying Power – Two Years After Amini's Death

Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot

Three Americans, two Spaniards, and one Czech citizen have been arrested in Venezuela. They are accused of coming to the country with the intention of assassinating President Nicolás Maduro.

Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot

Buried in Turkey after fatal shooting

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was shot dead by Israeli soldiers on the West Bank last week, was buried in Turkey on Saturday. The fatal shooting took place in connection with a protest against illegal settlements on the West Bank and the incident has led to harsh condemnations, not least from Turkey's side.

Buried in Turkey after fatal shooting

Marathon runner Cheptegei laid to rest in her hometown

The Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei was burned to death by her boyfriend. Now her funeral is being held in Uganda.

Marathon runner Cheptegei laid to rest in her hometown

USA supports African seats in the Security Council

South Africa welcomes the announcement from the USA that the country supports an expansion of the UN Security Council with two permanent seats for African countries. At the same time, the South African President Cyril Ramaphosa criticizes the USA's stance of not allowing the two new permanent members to have veto power, which makes the African countries "second-class citizens".

USA supports African seats in the Security Council

USA imposes sanctions on election fraud in Venezuela

The USA is introducing sanctions against 16 officials associated with Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, following suspected electoral fraud in July. .

USA imposes sanctions on election fraud in Venezuela

UN Warns: 25 Million Risk Starvation in Sudan

The UN's Food Programme (WFP) warns that more than 25 million people in Sudan will soon suffer from acute hunger. The UN agency appeals for more contributions from the member countries.

UN Warns: 25 Million Risk Starvation in Sudan

Israel: Likely that Activist was Shot by Mistake

Israel's military acknowledges that it is highly likely that its soldiers mistakenly shot and killed an American-Turkish activist last week. The shots were fired on Friday in connection with a protest against illegal settlements outside the city of Beita on the West Bank, where both Palestinians and foreigners participated.

Israel: Likely that Activist was Shot by Mistake

Opposition Leader Machado: I'm Staying

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado vows to stay in the country after her successor Edmundo González went into exile in Spain. .

Opposition Leader Machado: I'm Staying