Today, the Council decided to impose restrictive measures against 33 persons and two entities linked to the sudden death in…
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
UN Secretary-General António Guterres doubled down on his call for a ceasefire in Gaza and peace in Ukraine.
At the opening ceremony of the European Council in Brussels, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, When…
A new school feeding program with local nutritious food items is in the pipeline for implementation – Domenico Scalpelli, Country Director of WFP.
The Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud urged the World Food Programme (WFP) to conduct a programme…
EU reiterated its determination to address Ukraine’s pressing military and defence needs and its commitment to bolster Ukraine’s ability to defend its independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty.
On 20 March 2024, the European Union and Ukraine held the 9th meeting of the EU-Ukraine Association…
EU Council allocates €5 billion under the European Peace Facility to support Ukraine militarily
Today the Council decided to increase the financial ceiling of the European Peace Facility (EPF) by €5…
A follow-up resolution to combat Islamophobia has been adopted by a majority of 115 votes in the UN General Assembly.
The second Anniversary of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia was commemorated at the United Nations…
G7 Leaders call on Iran not to transfer ballistic missiles and related technology to Russia.
We reiterate our call on third parties to immediately cease providing material support to Russia’s illegal…
EU Council has decided to include the possibility of suspending visa-free travel for third countries.
EU member states ambassadors (Coreper) have agreed on their position on a draft regulation which updates…
UN and partners seek $852.4 million to support Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi hosts.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, with other humanitarian partners, today called on the international community to…
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: EU individual sanctions over territorial integrity prolonged for a further six months until 15 September 2024.
The Council decided today to prolong the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening…
OIC Secretary-General Receives the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh
The Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), H.E. Hissein Brahim Taha, had a meeting…
WFP signed two MOUs to enhance humanitarian operations for Rohingya refugees on Bhasanchar Island.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the…
The EU is extremely concerned by the escalation of violence in the east of the DRC
The EU is extremely concerned by the escalation of violence in the east of the Democratic…
Statement by the High Representative on Palestinian citizens killed during a transfer of aid supplies
Last Thursday, over a hundred civilians were killed and many other wounded when desperately trying to…
WFP and its partners are committed to helping vulnerable communities and protecting them from the adverse effects of climate-related hazards.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Disaster Management and…
EU Parliament reaches provisional agreement to increase security and enhance border management
Today, the Belgian presidency of the Council and European Parliament negotiators have provisionally agreed on two…
More than 1,140,000 applications for asylum are submitted to EU countries in 2023 an 18% increase compared to 2022.
The EU+ countries In 2023 received 1.14 million applications for international protection, reaching a 7-year high.…
EU long-term budget for 2021-2027: The Council adopted three legislative acts related to the revision of the EU multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027.
The Council today adopted three legislative acts related to the revision of the EU multiannual financial…
OIC appealed to the International Court of Justice to condemn the rapid settlement activities in East Jerusalem and the Israeli attacks against Muslim and Christian holy sites in the Al-Quds.
Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Mr Hissein Brahim Taha, today, Monday 26 February…
Olof Skoog is the next new EU Special Representative (EUSR) for human rights.
Today the Council appointed Olof Skoog as EU Special Representative (EUSR) for human rights succeeding Eamon Gilmore whose…