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Daily Archives: 27. August 2026
Pakistan works with Regional Allies to defuse US-Iran Tensions, Foreign Office says
Foreign Office spokesperson revealed that Dar held three telephone conversations with the Turkish foreign minister on August 17, 19 and 25, with the discussions centred on regional developments and the need to advance dialogue and diplomacy.
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The diplomatic push gained further momentum with Field Marshal Asim Munirâs visit to Tehran on August 24. Andrabi said Pakistan had played a sincere role between Washington and Tehran and noted that the Iranian leadership had appreciated Islamabadâs efforts.
The Need for Accountability: Israel Must Be Expelled from the United Nations
(October 28, 2024)
It is of vital importance that member states of the UN start taking immediate steps towards expelling Israel under the UN Charter. Expulsion from the UN is not only warranted in this case, but is imperative, as it is the only way to ensure the legitimacy of international law, and of the UN itself. Should expulsion prove politically difficult, due to the veto power Israelâs allies â in particular, the US â wield in the UNSC, member states should, at least as a first step, de facto suspend Israel from the UNGA, as was done in the case of South Africa.
Expel Israel from the United Nations
The Proposal
That the General Assembly will put forward an immediate motion to vote for the expulsion of Israel from the United Nations.
Citizens Around the World Demand Israelâs Expulsion From the United Nations
(June 23, 2026)
On Monday, several Chilean organizations delivered more than 80,000 signatures to the United Nations Secretary-General AntĂłnio Guterres, demanding Israelâs expulsion from the organization for war crimes committed in the Gaza Strip.
The collection was led by the Lawyers for Palestine association and the Sign for Palestine campaign, with collection points in various countries. The signatures were presented at the United Nations headquarters in Santiago, Chile.
WATCH: UNRWA chief says Israel seeks to eliminate agency, Palestinian refugee issue
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Choosing the Next UN Secretary-General Cannot Be Left to a Powerful Few
Historically, the selection of a new secretary-general has been treated as the domain of the UN Security Council, especially its five permanent members, known as âthe P5.â But the wording of the UN Charter is clear that while the Council should recommend a candidate, the appointment is made by the General Assembly. If the P5 propose an unsuitable candidate for reasons of realpolitik, the states of the General Assembly can and should reject them and insist that more suitable individuals be put forward.
Trump administration dives into U.N. secretary general race
(August 24, 2026)
The next leader of the United Nations could, for the first time, be a woman. But first sheâll need Trumpâs approval.
âWe Cannot Keep Peace When There Is No Peace to Keep,â Secretary-General Says, Calling for Reset of United Nations Peace Operations
But let me be clear: Peacekeeping operations should only be deployed when a peace agreement or at least a robust ceasefire is in place. We cannot keep peace when there is no peace to keep.
Why is the World at War?
(June 10, 2026)
A new report shows conflicts across the globe surged in 2025, reaching levels not seen since the Second World War. And violence against civilians reached new heights.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show – I‘m Going Home
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