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Madrid Summit Declaration
CANADA, June 29 - We, the Heads of State and Government of the North Atlantic Alliance, have gathered in Madrid as war has returned to the European continent. We face…
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Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs Task Force Joint Statement
The Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) Task Force has leveraged extensive multilateral coordination to block or freeze more than $30 billion worth of sanctioned Russians' assets
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Flight from cities due to COVID-19 short-lived, says flagship UN-Habitat report
A new United Nations report says that rapid urbanization was only temporarily delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the global urban population back on track to grow by another 2.2…
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World Drug Report 2022 launched to the public in-person and online
World Drug Report 2022 was launched to the public with an expert forum discussing findings in-person and online UNODC/TheEuropeanTimes - Vienna (Austria), 29 June 2022 — World Drug Report 2022…
Asia
The Tai Ji Men Case: A Test for Taiwan’s Compliance with the Two Covenants
The European Union is increasing its cooperation with Taiwan. It is an essential economic partner, particularly (but not only) in the field of semiconductors. It is also a geopolitical partner…
Europe
Erdoğan’s problem is not with Sweden and Finland but with Turkey’s Western vocation
In a historic summit this week, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization will adopt a new Strategic Concept, its first in 12 years, to guide the alliance’s policies in an increasingly…
Economy
Austria reopens coal-fired power plant
Gas shortages force EU governments to rethink leak closures At a crisis meeting, the Austrian government decided to reopen a shut-down coal-fired power plant due to power shortages caused by…
Europe
Olaf Scholz spoke out against the absolute right of veto in the EU
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz voiced support for plans to modernize EU structures and decision-making. Ten days ago, the European Parliament activated a process to amend the EU Treaties, including the…
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UN drug report shines light on cannabis, cocaine and methamphetamine trends
Legalized cannabis use in some countries and states appears to have accelerated daily use and related health impacts, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) revealed in a new…
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Inclusive cities critical to post-pandemic recovery: Guterres
A UN conference on transforming the world's urban areas is underway in Poland this week, which will include a dialogue on urban crisis recovery and reconstruction, centered on neighbouring Ukraine.