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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

D. Koutsoumpas on developments in Iran: Greece should exit this war

Dimitris Koutsoumpas, General Secretary of the KKE, condemns the U.S. and Israeli involvement in Iran and calls on Greece to withdraw from any military activities related to the conflict.

Mar 1 • 09:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Iran: Commander of the Revolutionary Guards Mohammad Pakpour and Secretary of the Defense Council Ali Shamkhani Dead

Iranian officials confirmed the deaths of Major General Mohammad Pakpour and Ali Shamkhani in a US-Israeli attack.

Mar 1 • 04:47 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

U.S. Attack on Iran: LDP Secretary-General Suzuki Says It Cannot Be Condemned Unilaterally

LDP Secretary-General Toshiaki Suzuki stated that while he hopes for an early resolution to the confrontation between the U.S. and Iran, one cannot condemn the U.S. actions unilaterally without considering the historical context.

Mar 1 • 04:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Iran confirms the death of General Mohammad Pakpur, commander of the Revolutionary Guard

Iran has confirmed the deaths of General Mohammad Pakpur and Secretary Ali Shamjani during attacks by the United States and Israel.

Mar 1 • 03:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

UN Chief: Strikes in the Middle East Could Trigger Uncontrollable Chain of Events

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that military actions in the most unstable region of the world could lead to an uncontrollable chain of events during an emergency Security Council meeting.

Feb 28 • 22:48 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

UN Chief Warns Against "Uncontrolled Escalation" in the Middle East

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that military strikes in the Middle East may lead to uncontrollable consequences in the region.

Feb 28 • 21:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Donald Trump spoke with Middle Eastern leaders and NATO chief after US strikes on Iran

Donald Trump engaged in discussions with Middle Eastern leaders and NATO's Secretary General following significant US military strikes against Iran.

Feb 28 • 19:56 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
World

As U.S. and Israel attack Iran, the world reacts: ‘Grave consequences’

The international community is reacting strongly to military strikes by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, which have been condemned by various leaders, including the UN Secretary General.

Feb 28 • 16:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

FIFA responds after Donald Trump triggers conflict in Iran ahead of World Cup

FIFA's general secretary announced plans to monitor developments in Iran following U.S. military action, affecting the upcoming World Cup participation of the Iranian football team.

Feb 28 • 15:34 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

UN chief condemned escalation in the Middle East, calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the escalation of violence in the Middle East, urging for an immediate cessation of hostilities amid increasing tensions regarding US and Israeli attacks against Iran.

Feb 28 • 15:05 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

UN Secretary-General condemns military escalation in the Middle East

UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemns military escalation in the Middle East, highlighting the negative impact of the power dynamics between the US, Israel, and Iran on international peace and security.

Feb 28 • 14:37 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

UN Secretary-General Calls for Immediate Ceasefire: – Deeply Concerned

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire as violence escalates between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Feb 27 • 21:57 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy to NATO secretary general: Russia's readiness to end war depends heavily on US

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that Russia's willingness to conclude the conflict in Ukraine largely hinges on the United States' involvement.

Feb 27 • 21:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The UN Secretary-General calls for an immediate ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan following an Afghan attack that escalated the conflict.

Feb 27 • 20:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The boss ready for Vasaloppet: "It wouldn't have happened without the encouragement of others"

A group of twelve executives, including Barncancerfonden's secretary general, are preparing to compete in the Vasaloppet ski race, overcoming training challenges together.

Feb 27 • 11:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: DR Congo Challenges Rwanda's Mushikiwabo With Lumumba Bid for Francophonie Top Job

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has nominated Juliana Amato Lumumba to challenge Rwanda's Louise Mushikiwabo for the Secretary-General position of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two nations.

Feb 27 • 10:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

China: A Path Towards Prosperity for Family and Nation

As the festive spirit of the Chinese New Year peaks, Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping continues a tradition by visiting government officials and citizens across the country to discuss welfare and development priorities for the upcoming year.

Feb 27 • 07:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Pekka Haavisto does not know the salary of his new job

Finnish politician Pekka Haavisto has been appointed as the UN Secretary-General's new special envoy to Sudan, leaving his parliamentary role in the process.

Feb 27 • 05:20 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

FIFA fires Secretary General Valcke

FIFA has terminated Secretary General Jerome Valcke amid an ongoing corruption investigation related to World Cup ticket sales.

Feb 27 • 03:33 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

De la Fuente meets with the Secretary General of the OECD; highlights economic advances in Mexico

Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente met with OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann to discuss Mexico's economic progress and upcoming studies, emphasizing social advancements and poverty reduction.

Feb 26 • 19:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Challenge to Pro: Karina Milei put Adorni in charge of forming technical teams in the Capital and took a pawn from Zago

Karina Milei, the Secretary General of the Presidency in Argentina, assigned Manuel Adorni to lead the formation of technical teams for the Libertad Avanza party as they aim to challenge the Pro party in the upcoming city elections.

Feb 26 • 17:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Former 'number two' of the Andalusian PSOE and a former advisor prosecuted for training courses

The former deputy general secretary of the Andalusian PSOE, Rafael Velasco, and former employment advisor Antonio Fernández have been prosecuted for irregularities in public training aid.

Feb 26 • 17:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Science will request the dismissal of the manager of the CNIO, accused of harassment by the former general secretary

The Ministry of Science in Spain is set to request the dismissal of José Manuel Bernabé, the manager of the CNIO, following allegations of harassment by a former official.

Feb 26 • 16:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Ministry of Science requests the dismissal of the manager of the CNIO after 'an alleged case of harassment'

Spain's Ministry of Science has requested the dismissal of José Manuel Bernabé, manager of the National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), following allegations of harassment against former secretary general Laura Muñoz.

Feb 26 • 16:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Pekka Haavisto's Surprise Press Conference - Watch Live at 14:55

Finnish MP Pekka Haavisto is holding a press conference regarding current affairs after being appointed as the UN Secretary-General's new special representative to Sudan.

Feb 26 • 12:15 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: In Paris, security in the East and the battle for the OIF at the heart of the Tshisekedi-Macron meeting

DRC President Félix Tshisekedi met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss security issues in Eastern Congo and Congo's candidacy for the Secretary-General position of the International Organisation of La Francophonie.

Feb 26 • 03:51 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Sudan: Pekka Haavisto becomes the new special envoy of the UN Secretary-General

Pekka Haavisto has been appointed as the new special envoy of the UN Secretary-General to Sudan, succeeding Ramtane Lamamra.

Feb 26 • 03:31 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Pekka Haavisto appointed as UN special envoy to Sudan

Pekka Haavisto, a Finnish Green Party parliamentarian and former foreign minister, has been appointed as the UN Secretary-General's special envoy for resolving the conflict in Sudan.

Feb 25 • 17:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Vox against Vox: the fratricidal war of Abascal and Ortega Smith

The internal conflict within the Spanish right-wing party Vox unfolds between its leader Santiago Abascal and former secretary-general Javier Ortega Smith, highlighting personal grievances intertwined with power struggles.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Tereso Medina, new president of the CTM; promises dialogue with Sheinbaum and to defend labor reform

Tereso Medina Ramírez has been elected as the new Secretary General of the Confederación de Trabajadores de México (CTM) for the period 2026-2032 during the organization's 90th anniversary congress.

Feb 24 • 22:25 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un’s Appointment as General Secretary is ‘Theatrical Politics’, Says Former North Korean Diplomat about the Party Congress

A former North Korean diplomat claims Kim Jong-un's reappointment is merely theatrical politics to emphasize that North Korea is not a dictatorship.

Feb 24 • 21:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

UN Chief: Over 15,000 Civilians Killed

UN Secretary-General António Guterres reported that over 15,000 civilians have been killed and more than 41,000 injured in the war in Ukraine.

Feb 24 • 20:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A new position for Pekka Haavisto

Pekka Haavisto has been appointed by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres as the new special envoy to Sudan.

Feb 24 • 18:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Pekka Haavisto receives a new position

Former Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto has been appointed as the new Special Envoy for Sudan by UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Feb 24 • 18:43 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

Stoltenberg on four years since the invasion

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reflects on the impact of the invasion that occurred four years ago.

Feb 24 • 18:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Pekka Haavisto Appointed UN Special Representative to Sudan

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Pekka Haavisto as the new special representative to Sudan, replacing Algerian Ramtane Lamamra.

Feb 24 • 18:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Hindy: The Peace Council is a Farce and Betting on Surrendering Resistance Weapons is an Illusion

Mohammad Hindy, the Deputy Secretary-General of Islamic Jihad, criticizes the recently formed Peace Council as a theatrical performance that does not address the realities on the ground in Gaza.

Feb 24 • 18:17 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Jagland in hospital following indictment

Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland has been hospitalized after being indicted for corruption, which includes allegations of accepting gifts during his tenure as Secretary General of the Council of Europe.

Feb 24 • 16:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

El País: Kim Jong Un strengthens his power and affirms the centrality of nuclear deterrence

A report highlights Kim Jong Un's re-election as General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, solidifying his absolute authority and the role of nuclear deterrence in North Korea's defense strategy.

Feb 24 • 15:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Video: the Secretary of Defense of Mexico became emotional speaking after the operation against 'El Mencho'

Mexico's Secretary of Defense, General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, expressed condolences for fallen soldiers during the operation that resulted in the capture of cartel leader El Mencho.

Feb 24 • 15:25 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

NATO leader: Ukraine's efforts to defend itself against Russian terror must be supported more

NATO Secretary General emphasized the need for increased support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression, highlighting the importance of Ukrainian security for the entire alliance.

Feb 24 • 15:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Kim Jong-un's party convened - Here's what happened to the dictator

The Workers' Party of Korea has reaffirmed Kim Jong-un as its General Secretary during a crucial party congress held every five years, emphasizing his leadership amid speculations about his potential successor.

Feb 24 • 12:27 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

NATO leader urges the West to increase support for Ukraine during the anniversary of the war

NATO Secretary General urged Western nations to enhance military support for Ukraine as the war continues unabated.

Feb 24 • 09:39 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

NATO Chief Rutte: Ukraine Needs Effective Security Guarantees

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reaffirms the alliance's support for Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, stating that military, economic, and humanitarian assistance is crucial for the country.

Feb 24 • 09:36 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Civilian Deaths "Unacceptable": UN Secretary-General Issues Statement on the 4th Anniversary of the Invasion of Ukraine

On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the high number of civilian casualties and called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.

Feb 24 • 02:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tohver: how to realize the potential for medals?

Eesti olümpiakomitee's secretary general, Kristo Tohver, discusses the evaluation of Estonia's Olympic team ahead of the upcoming assessments at the end of the year.

Feb 23 • 20:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Sudan: Doing What's Right Is 'Not a Spectator Sport', Human Rights Council Warned

The UN Human Rights Council marked its 20th anniversary by emphasizing the importance of human rights amidst global conflicts, with Secretary-General António Guterres urging accountability from powerful nations.

Feb 23 • 16:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Guterres from Geneva: Human Rights Under Widespread Attack Globally

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that human rights are facing a broad global assault amidst escalating crises and calls for accountability.

Feb 23 • 13:40 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

UN Chief Condemns Rising "Power Supremacy" Worldwide

UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the rise of power supremacy over the rule of law during the opening of the UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva.

Feb 23 • 13:05 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un re-elected as ruling party leader

Kim Jong Un has been re-elected as the general secretary of North Korea's ruling Workers’ Party of Korea, a decision described as reflecting the unanimous desire of the party members and the public.

Feb 23 • 12:59 UTC

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