UN warns of worsening humanitarian situation as violence escalates
The United Nations on Friday voiced serious concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan, warning that rising violence is increasing...
Britain, France, and Germany have confirmed that their proposal to extend the Iran nuclear deal and delay the reimposition of UN sanctions for 30 days “remains on the table,” UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward said on Friday at the United Nations.
The three European nations, known as the E3, triggered the so-called “snapback” mechanism on Thursday to restore UN sanctions on Tehran, citing violations of commitments under the 2015 nuclear accord. The measure automatically reinstates sanctions after 30 days unless the UN Security Council acts to lift them.
Woodward said that in July, the E3 offered Iran an extension to the snapback, contingent on Tehran taking specific steps to address immediate concerns. “As of today, Iran has shown no indication that it is serious about meeting our requests,” she added, noting Tehran has not resumed negotiations with the United States or fully cooperated with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Despite the snapback trigger, the UK ambassador emphasised that diplomacy is not over. “Our extension offer remains on the table. We urge Iran to reconsider, reach an agreement, and create space for a long-term diplomatic solution,” she said.
The 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) suspended various UN sanctions in exchange for limits on Iran’s nuclear programme. Western countries have accused Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons, which Tehran denies, insisting its programme is strictly civilian.
Dozens of people are feared dead and around 100 others injured after an explosion tore through a crowded bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, authorities said.
Russian athletes will not be allowed to represent their country at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics even if a peace deal is reached with Ukraine, International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said in an interview with an Italian newspaper.
At least 47 people were killed and 112 injured after a fire broke out at a crowded bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana during New Year’s Eve celebrations, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told Italian media on Thursday.
India has approved a major arms deal with Israel valued at approximately $8.7 billion, highlighting the deepening defence partnership between the two countries.
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake has struck the southern state of Guerrero in Mexico.
The United Nations on Friday voiced serious concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan, warning that rising violence is increasingly affecting civilians.
Ukrainian officials reported on Friday that thousands of children and their parents were evacuated from frontline areas in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions as Russian forces continued to advance.
Yemen’s southern separatists have announced plans to hold a referendum on independence from the north within two years, a move likely to further escalate tensions as Saudi-backed government forces seek to retake territory seized by the group last month.
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake has struck the southern state of Guerrero in Mexico.
Suhail Shaheen, Afghanistan’s ambassador in Doha, has again urged the United Nations to transfer Afghanistan’s seat at the UN to the Taliban-led administration, arguing the current arrangement no longer reflects realities in the country.
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