Explosion at Riyadh airport killed 12 people
A powerful explosion has been reported at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday afternoon, killing 12 people and injuring hundred...
Today, at the UN Security Council Media Stakeout in New York, Uzbekistan's Permanent Representative, Ulugbek Lapasov, briefed on the outcomes of the Central Asian Heads of State meeting in Tashkent on 16 November 2025.
During the briefing, the international community was informed of a statement signed by the region’s Heads of State, urging UN Member States to support Kyrgyzstan's candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2027–2028 term.
Lapasov emphasised that the nomination of Kyrgyzstan reflects Central Asia’s commitment to enhancing its contribution to global peace and security. The region’s leaders highlighted their unified support for Kyrgyzstan's bid, reinforcing the region’s desire to play a greater role in global decision-making.
Kyrgyzstan’s Permanent Representative, Aida Kasymalieva, expressed her appreciation for the support from the Central Asian countries, noting that this unity showcases the region's shared dedication to peace, dialogue, and a constructive multilateral approach.
If elected, Kyrgyzstan is committed to serving as a responsible and principled member of the Security Council, working collaboratively to strengthen international peace and security, and ensuring that the voices of all regions, particularly developing and small states, are heard and respected.
Leaders of countries from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) have agreed to hold coordinated population censuses around 2030. They took the decision at the CIS Council of Heads of State meeting in Awaza, Turkmenistan on Friday, media reported.
A powerful explosion has been reported at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday afternoon, killing 12 people and injuring hundreds. The airport is closed until further notice, according to Saudi Arabia's Civil Aviation Authority.
Britain and Israel have reached a temporary compromise over the future of the British Consulate General in East Jerusalem, easing a diplomatic dispute that had threatened to further strain relations between the two countries.
South African judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday “for her efforts to promote peace and international law,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday (9 October) escalating tensions with European allies and potentially targeting companies that provide services to the tribunal. The move came hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Indian police detained more than 2,000 protesters in Delhi on Saturday as authorities blocked a planned demonstration calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over disputed changes to voter lists.
At least 12 people, including three children, have been killed in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal to ease sanctions on Russian diesel.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports, questioning why Moscow was granted an economic benefit without an apparent concession towards ending the war in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed surprise after Donald Trump mediated the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement in 2025, the U.S. President said at a rally in New York state on Friday.
The United Nations has condemned a sharp rise in attacks on civilians in Ukraine, reporting that more than 100 people were killed and at least 429 injured in a single week as Russian strikes hit residential areas, passenger buses and critical infrastructure.
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