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UN passes resolution endorsing 2 states for Israel, Gaza
The United Nations General Assembly has approved a landmark resolution calling for an “irreversible” path toward the creation of a Palestinian state. The resolution, known as the New York Declaration and sponsored by France and Saudi Arabia,...
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Nauru Airlines starts flights to Clark in Philippines
Nauru Airlines has announced a further network expansion with the addition of services to Clark in the Philippines. “Adding the Republic of the Philippines to our network is a key development for us,” said Robert Eoe, CEO of Nauru Airlines. “Clark...
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Obesity exceeds underweight for the first time among school-age children and
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Modern Ghana
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NEW YORK, 10 September 2025 – Obesity surpassed underweight as the more prevalent form of malnutrition this year, affecting 1 in 10 – or 188 million – school-aged children and adolescents, and placing them at risk of life-threatening disease,...
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UN : List of 10 Countries Against the State of Palestine, Global Reactions and Stakes
The UN General Assembly on Friday, September 12, adopted the “New York Declaration” supporting a concrete trajectory toward a two-state solution. The resolution received 142 votes in favor, 10 against, and 12 abstentions. Negative votes came from...
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Trump and his 'good man' Albanese have more in common than you think
One of the interminable storylines of the past six months has been Anthony Albanese's inability to get an in-person meeting with Donald Trump. Critics have leapt, repeatedly, to make essentially a similar set of arguments: the prime minister...
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India votes for Palestinian statehood at UN General Assembly
Several countries pledged to recognise Palestine as a state during the United Nations General Assembly meeting. India, on Friday, September 12, voted in favour of Palestine at the New York Declaration. The resolution was introduced by France and...
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142 nations vote in favour of UN declaration on two-state solution, US and Israel oppose
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly voted to endorse a declaration outlining "tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps" towards a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians ahead of a meeting of world...
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Pacific Islands leaders meet with climate change, security on agenda
Pacific Island leaders have kicked off their annual summit in the Solomon Islands, with climate change and security expected to take centre stage amid the battle for influence in the region between China and the United States. The weeklong...
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General Assembly endorses New York Declaration on two-State solution between Israel and Palestine
The New York Declaration is the outcome of an international conference held in July at UN Headquarters, organized by France and Saudi Arabia, which resumes later this month. The General Assembly comprises all 193 UN Member States and 142 countries...
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Israel slams UNGA as 'political circus,' rejects resolution on state for Palestine
TEL AVIV, September 12. /TASS/. The Israeli foreign ministry has slammed the United Nations General Assembly as a "political circus" and rejected its resolution on the two-state solution for Palestine. "Israel utterly rejects the decision of the...
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142 nations back UN resolution calling for Palestinian statehood
2025-09-12T18:04:45+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News - New York The United Nations General Assembly on Friday approved a French-Saudi initiative calling for a two-state solution and the creation of an independent Palestinian...
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Unicef report: Childhood obesity surpasses underweight for first time globally
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A new UNICEF report shows that obesity has overtaken underweight as the most common form of malnutrition among school-aged children and adolescents worldwide. The condition now affects 1 in 10 young people—188 million in total—putting them at...
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UN overwhelmingly endorses declaration on two-state solution for Palestinians, Israel
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly voted to endorse a declaration outlining “tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps” towards a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians ahead of a meeting...
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UN backs declaration on two-state solution for Israel and Palestinians
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday voted strongly in favour of a declaration calling for “tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps” towards a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians.The declaration runs seven pages and...
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Pacific leaders to meet amid flurry of 'comical' gift giving
This week, Pacific leaders — as well as hundreds of officials, diplomats and journalists — will gather in the capital of Solomon Islands, Honiara, for the region's most important political meeting. It comes amid a flurry of gift-giving between...
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Telstra International sells global voice, IPX and messaging wholesale assets to iBASIS
iBASIS, a leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, has signed an Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement (APA) with Telstra to acquire Telstra International’s wholesale voice, mobile and messaging...
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The international rule of law is dead, and life is about to get very nasty indeed
An alarming number of recent examples prove the international rule of law is dead. What was once an unprecedented act is now an almost daily occurrence. Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu (Images: AP) Hobbes beckons. He famously...
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A test of unity: Can the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ meeting keep the family together
Pacific leaders will gather in Honiara for big declarations on security and climate, but regional fragmentation poses a pressing challenge Chinese military activity in the Pacific has reached new levels in the past year. A PLA Navy task group...
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Australia’s quest to be key Pacific security partner hinges on climate credibility
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Wesley Morgan, Climate Fellow at Climate Council and Research Associate, Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW Sydney...
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Explainer: What is the Pacific Island Forum and why should Māori care?
This week the 54th meeting is being hosted in the Solomon Islands and in two years’ time, Aotearoa will once again play host for the 56th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ meeting in 2027. With deep cultural and ancestral ties to the Pacific, issues...
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