Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accepts resignation of PM Mohammad Shtayyeh and his government. UN chief Antonio Guterres accuses multiple nations of 'ignoring' international laws and calls for urgent reforms of the UN Security Council. South Korea's government sets a Thursday deadline for trainee doctors to return to work, as protests against medical sc ... Show More
Jul 2025
Lavrov, Rubio meet in Malaysia as Moscow steps up attacks on Kyiv
The top diplomats of Russia and the U.S. meet in Kuala Lumpur, exchanging views on bilateral relations and Ukraine. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on China, Japan, South Korea and ASEAN members to continue to advance regional integration. The Brazilian president vows reta ... Show More
16m 23s
Oct 2023
UN chief "shocked" by Hamas row
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says he clearly condemned the "acts of terror" inflicted on Israel. Earlier on Wednesday, Israel said it would withhold visas from United Nations officials, after Mr Guterres's comments that the Hamas attacks had not happened in a vacuum, as ... Show More
49m 5s
Jan 2024
Will the ICJ verdict stop the war in Gaza?
In November 2023, South Africa approached the International Court of Justice, to consider whether Israel is committing acts of genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza. It also called for an immediate ceasefire. And on Friday, the 26th of January, the UN’s top court made its int ... Show More
21m 8s
Apr 2023
Sudan’s ceasefire deadline approaches
As Sudan’s 72-hour ceasefire deadline approaches, we speak to Deng Dau Deng, the foreign minister of neighbouring South Sudan which is leading mediation efforts. He told the BBC he hopes General Hamdan Dagalo will respond positively to an extension.
Sierra Leone’s president, Juli ... Show More
32m 31s
Mar 2022
The International People's Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades, and Economic Coercive Measures
<p>In collaboration with international scholar activists and legal experts, the People's Tribunal hosted an introductory webinar to discuss the urgent need to take legal action against U.S. sanctions and economic coercive measures session on March 18.</p> <p>More information<br / ... Show More
2h 22m