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Washington Post
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
NATO chief Rutte calls for 400% increase in the alliance's air and missile defense
LONDON — NATO members need to increase their air and missile defenses by 400% to counter the threat from Russia, the head of the military alliance plans to say on Monday. Secretary-General Mark Rutte will say during a visit to London that NATO must take a 'quantum leap in our collective defense' to face growing instability and threats, according to extracts released by NATO before Rutte's speech.
Zawya
29-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
The Secretary-General notes that, over the past five decades, ECOWAS has played a vital role in advancing economic cooperation, regional integration, and peace and stability in this rich and vibrant region. From free movement of people and trade liberalization to regional infrastructure projects, conflict resolution, and contributions to peacekeeping, ECOWAS has made remarkable strides towards achieving its vision of an integrated Community of peoples in a peaceful and prosperous region. The Secretary-General recognizes the strong institutional partnership between the United Nations and ECOWAS, as exemplified by several joint initiatives in the region, including through the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel and the broader United Nations system. He encourages continued cooperation to preserve hard-won regional gains and mobilize international support to address the challenges and needs of the region. The Secretary-General reiterates the commitment of the United Nations to ECOWAS, including in support to regional efforts to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the ECOWAS Vision 2050 of an 'ECOWAS of the Peoples: Peace and Prosperity for All'. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
The National
24-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
Guterres says Palestinians are being starved as world watches
UN Secretary General says Palestinians in Gaza may be enduring the 'cruellest phase' of the conflict, as Israel faces growing international criticism over its intensified offensive
Bloomberg
22-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
QRDI Council Eng. Omar Ali Al-Ansari QEF Opening Address
Eng. Omar Ali Al-Ansari, Secretary General, The QRDI Council provides the opening address for day 3 of the 2025 Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
NATO's Former Head Says Allies Must Counter Russia's Arctic Rise
NATO must take a stronger role in the Arctic to deter increasing Russian activity, according to the alliance's former secretary general. 'Russia has started re-arming in the Arctic region,' said Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who led the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for five years until 2014 and previously served as Denmark's prime minister. That includes Russia opening air bases and other military installations and making 'significant' investments in Arctic capabilities, he said.
