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Palestinian PM Says Zionist Israel Continuously Defies Peace Agreements and Disrespects International Law! (18.9.2022)

RAMALLAH, September. 17th, 2022 (Xinhua) — Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye on Saturday accused Zionist Israel of defying all the signed Peace Agreements and disregarding International Law!

He made the remarks during the annual Grape Festival held in the West Bank City of Hebron – urging the Israeli government to stop all its violations in the Palestinian Territories, according to a Palestinian statement.

“The occupation (of Zionist Israel) violates all the signed Peace Agreements and does not respect the law and international legitimacy,” Ishtaye was quoted as saying.

Meanwhile, the Palestinian Premier announced that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is on his way to participate in the meetings of the UN General Assembly, adding that “his message to the world is that ALL (Zionist) Israel’s (illegal) unilateral measures must stop!”

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Arab Aid to UN Palestinian Refugee Agency Continues to Decline in 2022: UNRWA Official! (18.9.2022)

He added that UNRWA is trying hard, with the help of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, to restore contact with many Arab countries that have suspended and reduced their financial aid.

Abu Hasna explained that the UN agency is counting on the success of the meeting of the donor countries, which will be held in New York on the side-lines of the meetings of the UN General Assembly.

“We hope to mobilize the required and enough financial support that would cover UNRWA’s financial deficit, which has reached 100 million US dollars,” he added.

He warned that “if there are no financial developments after the conference, the crisis will intensify in the coming months of November and December.”

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UN General Assembly President Calls for Solutions Through Solidarity, Sustainability, Science! (14.9.2022)

“We must do our utmost to uphold and protect the values and principles of the United Nations Charter. There can be no cherry-picking, certainly not in these most tumultuous and uncertain times,” he said, stressing the importance of conflict prevention.

“In recent weeks, we have (seen) record-setting temperatures, raging fires, and devastating floods. It looks as if mother nature is fighting back. But few of her weapons are as destructive as the ones that we have created ourselves. Never in the past 40 years has the risk of using nuclear weapons been greater than it is today,” he warned.

“This ominous reality calls on all of us to unite around the issue of disarmament. This also holds true for small arms and light weapons, the proliferation of which is a great obstacle to our development and progress around the world. We must work to stop their illicit trade,” said Korosi.

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Developed Countries Responsible for Vast Majority of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through History: UN Chief! (12.9.9.2022)

Earlier in a press conference on Friday, responding to Xinhua on carbon emission by the developed countries for centuries, Guterres called for effective support from the developed world to the most impacted developing countries to build resilience and adapt to the circumstances.

“This is not a matter of generosity. This is a matter of justice,” he said.

The secretary-general on Saturday, along with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and other officials, visited the flood-affected parts of Pakistan’s southern Sindh and southwest Balochistan provinces.

Apart from visiting the UNESCO’s World Heritage site of Mohenjo Daro in Sindh, which got damaged from the floods, he also met the displaced people in Sindh and Balochistan.

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Geneva Envoys from Asian, African Developing Countries Visit Xinjiang! (30.8.2022)

The envoys said that the Chinese government not only protects the lawful activities of various religious groups but has also explored an effective path focusing upon anti-terrorism and de-radicalization – a vital and effective path which could be a useful example for many other countries.

The envoys said they witnessed a diverse, modern and inclusive society during their four-day trip to Xinjiang, which is in sharp contrast to what the rumours of “forced labour” and “ethnic genocide” depicted.

The envoys added that they will share their experience in Xinjiang with others after returning to Geneva, refute rumours and lies about Xinjiang, and firmly support China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as its legitimate position.

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