live U.S., Iran reach preliminary peace deal, Friday signing expected
U.S. and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a pre...
The 10th UN Alliance of Civilisations Forum in Portugal unites over 100 nations to promote intercultural understanding under the theme "United in Peace: Restoring Trust, Reshaping the Future."
The 10th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilisations commenced in Cascais, Portugal, bringing together Heads of State, delegations, and civil society groups from over 100 nations.
Centred on the theme United in Peace: Restoring trust, reshaping the future, the event opened with a forward-looking declaration and discussions on fostering intercultural and interfaith understanding.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed gratitude to Portugal for hosting the three-day forum, highlighting the importance of unity in overcoming divisions. "Our common fate unites us more than our differences divide us," he stated, underscoring the Alliance's mission to champion humanity’s shared values.
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa celebrated Portugal's role as a global bridge, praising its history of tolerance and openness. The high-level Group of Friends meeting featured participation from Portugal’s Foreign Affairs Minister Paulo Rangel, UNAOC High Representative Miguel Ángel Moratinos, and co-sponsors Spain and Türkiye.
Mr. Guterres called for increased contributions to the Alliance’s Voluntary Trust Fund, emphasising the urgency of combating rising hatred and intolerance.
The next Global Forum will be held in 2026 in Saudi Arabia.
Details of a reported draft memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran offer the clearest picture yet of how both sides plan to end months of conflict and move towards a longer-term settlement.
Pakistan has warned that any attempt by India to block or significantly reduce river flows under the Indus Waters Treaty could have “far-reaching consequences”, after India's water minister said New Delhi was working to ensure that “not a single drop” of water reaches Pakistan in the coming years.
Armenia has every right to choose Europe. But Europe’s support for Armenia’s direction should not become automatic approval of its political process.
The U.S. and Iran say they have reached a deal to end their conflict, with an immediate ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade. Talks will continue over the next 60 days to finalise the agreement
U.S. President Donald Trump has said a peace agreement with Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday in a post on social media, despite Tehran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei saying no deal would be approved this weekend.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, in some of the world's most far-reaching online restrictions to date.
The stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon has been found guilty of two counts of rape as well as domestic violence and other crimes and is sentenced to four years in prison, an Oslo court ruled on Monday.
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Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations will meet at a French lakeside resort on Monday against a backdrop of preliminary deal to end U.S. and Iran war reached by both sides.
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