Daily Monitor

March 24, 2022

UN General Assembly Vote On Ukraine Now Likely On March 24

The UN General Assembly will not likely vote on a resolution on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine until March 24, delaying the expected vote by one day […]
March 24, 2022

NATO, G7, EU hold crisis meetings as Russia-Ukraine war grinds on

In back-to-back emergency sessions, Western leaders are expected to discuss Russia sanctions, Europe’s energy security and the Ukrainian refugee crisis […]
March 24, 2022

EU’s Borrell says Russia has no interest in negotiating ceasefire in Ukraine for now

The Russian government has no interest in negotiating a ceasefire in Ukraine for now as its army has not reached its military goals, European Union’s top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Thursday […]
February 21, 2022

Revealed: Credit Suisse leak unmasks criminals, fraudsters and corrupt politicians

A massive leak from one of the world’s biggest private banks, Credit Suisse, has exposed the hidden wealth of clients involved in torture, drug trafficking, money laundering, corruption and other serious crimes […]
February 21, 2022

G20 leaders pledge to support faster recovery of poor economies from pandemic

The Group of 20 (G20) members has issued a joint commitment to ensure aid and support for poor and developing economies to assist their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic […]
February 14, 2022

Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours to discuss build-up

Ukraine has called for a meeting with Russia and other members of a key European security group over the escalating tensions on its border […]
February 14, 2022

Turkiye’s president’s visit to UAE next week aimed at boosting dialogue

Both countries committed to regional cooperation, creating new investment opportunities, says Fahrettin Altun […]
February 14, 2022

U.S.-Canada bridge to reopen Sunday after police clear protesters

North America’s busiest trade link will reopen for traffic on Sunday, ending a six-day blockade, a top U.S. official said, after Canadian police cleared the protesters fighting to end COVID-19 restrictions […]
February 8, 2022

Biden pledges end to Nord Stream 2 if Russia invades Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline would be halted if Russia invades Ukraine and stressed unity with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as the West rallies to avert a war in Europe […]
February 8, 2022

Roadmap for implementation of priorities of Kazakhstan’s CICA Chairmanship signed

First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Shakhrat Nuryshev and Executive Director of the CICA Secretariat Kairat Sarybay signed a Roadmap for the implementation of the priorities of the Concept of the Chairmanship of the Republic of Kazakhstan  […]
January 31, 2022

Press freedom rapidly deteriorating in China

Foreign journalists working in China are facing “unprecedented hurdles” ahead of the Winter Olympics, according to a new survey […]
January 4, 2022

India’s New Delhi imposes weekend curfew as COVID cases jump

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal says he has tested positive, a day after he addressed an election rally without a mask […]
January 4, 2022

Covid: Israel Omicron spike could bring herd immunity but with risks – health boss

Israel’s top health adviser says the surge of Omicron cases could see the country reach Covid herd immunity. […]
January 4, 2022

NATO schedules special meeting with Russia amid Ukraine crisis

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has scheduled a special meeting of allied ambassadors and top Russian officials for next week as both sides seek dialogue to prevent open conflict over Ukraine […]
December 13, 2021

New Caledonia rejects independence in final vote amid referendum boycott

The French territory of New Caledonia voted against independence in a referendum on Sunday, provisional results showed, amid a big drop in turnout due to a boycott of the vote by the independence movement […]
December 13, 2021

India reiterates concern on terrorist entities getting chemical weapons

India on Wednesday reiterated its concern regarding the possibility of terrorist groups and individuals gaining access to chemical weapons at the United Nations Security Council briefing on Syria (Chemical weapons) […]
December 9, 2021

Ally, Member or Partner? NATO’s Long Dilemma Over Ukraine.

NATO promised Ukraine full membership in 2008, but without explaining how or when […]
December 8, 2021

Astana Talks on Syria to take place Dec 21-22

The next meeting of the Astana Peace Process will be held on December 21-22 in Nur-Sultan […]
December 6, 2021

Turkey-Qatar cooperation to maximize deterrence capabilities: Akar

Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said defense cooperation between Turkey and Qatar aims to protect the interests and rights of their people and enhance deterrence capabilities rather than intimidate other countries […]
December 6, 2021

Germany plans to make vaccination compulsory for some jobs

The incoming German government wants to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory from March 16 for people working in hospitals, nursing homes and other medical practices, according to a copy of draft legislation seen by Reuters on Sunday […]