UNICEF Urges Action After School Attacks in Gaza; Global Leaders Address Climate, Conflict, and Cultural Diplomacy
UNICEF urges global action after school attacks in Gaza as Afghanistan joins UN climate summit, while Dutch PM cancels UN visit to address antisemitism; Lithuania calls for US-Europe defense cooperation amid rising tensions.
With the tragic news from Gaza, UNICEF is urgently calling for international intervention after 64 school attacks last month led to 128 deaths, mostly children, underscoring the critical need to protect civilians and uphold international laws in conflict zones.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan will make its first appearance since 2021 at the UN climate summit in Azerbaijan, demonstrating its commitment to address climate change challenges despite the political isolation of the Taliban government.
In a related international response, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has canceled his UN trip to address antisemitic violence against Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, as tensions rise following calls on social media for such attacks, prompting a visit from Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar to ensure community safety.
Turning to Southeast Asia, Saudi leaders extended their congratulations to Cambodia in celebration of its Independence Day, recognizing the cultural ties and historical significance since the country gained freedom from French rule in 1953.
Over in Saudi Arabia, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani is undertaking the spiritual journey of Umrah, receiving a warm welcome in Jeddah and visiting sacred sites like the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah.
Finally, Lithuania's Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas is advocating for closer US-Europe cooperation on defense issues, especially concerning China and Iran under the new Trump administration, as he stresses the importance of continued support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan will make its first appearance since 2021 at the UN climate summit in Azerbaijan, demonstrating its commitment to address climate change challenges despite the political isolation of the Taliban government.
In a related international response, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has canceled his UN trip to address antisemitic violence against Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, as tensions rise following calls on social media for such attacks, prompting a visit from Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar to ensure community safety.
Turning to Southeast Asia, Saudi leaders extended their congratulations to Cambodia in celebration of its Independence Day, recognizing the cultural ties and historical significance since the country gained freedom from French rule in 1953.
Over in Saudi Arabia, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani is undertaking the spiritual journey of Umrah, receiving a warm welcome in Jeddah and visiting sacred sites like the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah.
Finally, Lithuania's Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas is advocating for closer US-Europe cooperation on defense issues, especially concerning China and Iran under the new Trump administration, as he stresses the importance of continued support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
