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Indonesia reaffirms support for peace process in Myanmar

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono has reaffirmed the country's unwavering commitment to supporting an inclusive ...

Court upholds Gachagua impeachment, affirms Kindiki appointment but awards ex-DP Sh50mn

High Court has upheld Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment while awarding the former DP Sh50 million in damages.

Bhatti Vikramarka reaffirms welfare vision, announces educational infrastructure projects

Allahabad HC upholds POCSO conviction; reaffirms child victim’s sole testimony sufficient if credible

Allahabad High Court noted that the victim’s statements remained completely unwavering and were fully corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, and thus she qualifies as a ‘sterling witness’

Second Amendment Roundup: No Protection for Heroin Trafficker

Fifth Circuit reaffirms Rahimi’s “dangerousness” standard in § 922(a)(1) case

Muhyiddin reaffirms Bersatu-PAS ties, says party to consider Perikatan proposals

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has reaffirmed Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s commitment t...

2027: Accord unveils Lagos candidates, reaffirms Olawepo-Hashim’s presidential ticket

The party said it had fielded 27 candidates across Lagos State, including contenders for the governorship seat, the three senatorial districts, House of Representatives constituencies and seats in the Lagos State House of Assembly. The post 2027: Accord unveils Lagos candidates, reaffirms Olawepo-Hashim’s presidential ticket appeared first on Vanguard News.

OPEC+ reaffirms commitment to existing oil production agreement through 2026

The OPEC and non-OPEC countries also endorse the plan developed by OPEC Secretariat to achieve the objectives of the Charter of Cooperation

Wabara visits Bode George in London, reaffirms commitment to strong opposition

Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has said that opposition voices in Nigeria cannot be silenced, stressing that democracy depends on the presence of strong and functional political alternatives. The post Wabara visits Bode George in London, reaffirms commitment to strong opposition appeared first on Vanguard News.

Sister of North Korea’s leader reaffirms country’s status as nuclear power is irreversible

Kim Yo Jong dismissed allegations by US officials that the goal of the DPRK’s denuclearization was agreed upon at the Chinese-US summit last month as "baseless falsehood" and a "complete fabrication" as she said she possesses "the most accurate information about the issue"

Kim Yo-jong Reaffirms N. Korea's Nuclear Status Ahead of Chinese President's Visit

[Inter-Korea] : Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has reaffirmed that Pyongyang's status as a nuclear-armed state is "absolutely irreversible." In a statement published Saturday by the ruling party newspaper Rodong Sinmun, Kim rejected a United States claim that Chinese ... [more...]

UN affirms Kashmir and Palestine are unresolved disputes

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council’s annual report for 2025, presented to the General Assembly on Friday, reaffirmed the continued relevance of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and the Palestinian question, describing them as long-standing issues on the UNSC’s agenda with implications for regional and international peace and security. The report noted that more than 20 communications concerning the India-Pakistan question were brought before the UNSC during the reporting period and that the council held closed consultations on the issue in May 2025. It also documented the UNSC’s engagement with the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly Gaza, including the adoption of Resolution 2803 endorsing a Gaza peace plan. Pakistan, which coordinated and drafted the introduction to the report during its UNSC presidency in July 2025, welcomed the references to both disputes, saying they underscored the need for their resolution in accordance with UN resolutions and international law. Addressing the General Assembly debate, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said the report highlighted the continued relevance of the Jammu and Kashmir and Palestinian disputes, which must be resolved in accordance with international legitimacy and UNSC resolutions. “This underscores that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, which has remained on the Council’s agenda for over seven decades, continues to engage its attention,” he said. Pakistan, India clash over references to Kashmir in Security Council’s report Ambassador Asim reiterated Pakistan’s position that durable peace in South Asia required a just settlement of the Kashmir dispute in line with UNSC resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. The annual report reviews the UNSC’s work from Jan to Dec 2025 and records its engagement with conflicts and crises across Africa, the Middle East, West Asia, South Asia, Europe and Latin America, as well as thematic issues such as the peaceful settlement of disputes. Highlighting Pakistan’s role in preparing the report, Ambassador Asim said Islamabad adopted an open, constructive and inclusive approach and secured early consensus on the introduction through consultations with Council members and the wider UN membership. He said the report showed that despite heightened geopolitical tensions, the Security Council remained actively engaged in addressing threats to international peace and security. He also highlighted the unanimous adoption of Resolution 2788, sponsored by Pakistan, which promoted the peaceful settlement of disputes and fuller utilisation of the UN Charter’s conflict-resolution mechanisms. Turning to Palestine, the ambassador said the continuing tragedy in the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly Gaza, remained high on the Council’s agenda. He described Resolution 2803, endorsing the Gaza Peace Plan, as a significant step after repeated failures to halt the bloodshed and stressed the need for its full implementation. Pakistan also reiterated support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and for an independent, viable and contiguous State of Palestine. Separately, Pakistan joined UN member states in marking the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. The ambassador noted that Pakistan has contributed more than 237,000 peacekeepers to 48 UN missions over the past six decades, with more than 183 personnel losing their lives. The debate also witnessed a sharp exchange between Pakistan and India over references to Kashmir in the report. Exercising Pakistan’s right of reply, Counsellor Gul Qaiser Sarwani rejected India’s criticism and said the report itself recorded communications on the India-Pakistan question and the UNSC’s consultations in May 2025. Published in Dawn, June 7th, 2026

North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Xi Jinping's visit

North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Chinese president's visit

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said North Korea will never back down on its status as a nuclear-armed state.

Gov Eno reaffirms Ibom seaport commitment after Paris talks with AGL

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration and partners to the realization of the Ibom Deep Sea Port Project following a high-level technical engagement with Africa Global Logistics, AGL, Group in Paris, France. The post Gov Eno reaffirms Ibom seaport commitment after Paris talks with AGL appeared first on Vanguard News.

Putin rejects Zelenskyy’s offer to meet and reaffirms Ukraine war aims

Russian president describes letter from his Ukrainian as rude and says he can no point in face-to-face talks Vladimir Putin has rejected an offer from Volodymyr Zelenskyy to hold a face-to-face meeting, insisting instead that Russia will achieve its war goals in Ukraine, including seizing all of the eastern Donbas region. Speaking at the Saint Petersburg economic forum, the Russian president described the open letter from his Ukrainian counterpart containing the offer as rude. He refused to use Zelenskyy’s name, referring to him only as its author. Asked if they could meet to discuss an end to the conflict, Putin replied: “So far I see no point.” Continue reading...

SpaceX blocked from early US benchmark index entry as S&P reaffirms existing rules

Naidu calls June 4 an unforgettable day in Andhra Pradesh’s history

Marking the 2024 verdict, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu calls June 4 an unforgettable day for Andhra Pradesh and says the coalition reaffirms welfare and development

Industry Minister Says US Reaffirms 15% Tariff Cap on S. Korea

[Economy] : Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Thursday that U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick had reaffirmed that tariffs imposed on South Korea would not exceed the 15 percent level agreed upon by the two countries last year. Kim made the remarks in a Facebook post, saying that he held a virtual meeting with ... [more...]

Post-Senate shakeup sees two sides still battling for control

(2nd UPDATE) Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian reaffirms the legitimacy of the latest leadership change in the upper chamber. Alan Peter Cayetano insists he remains in control of the Senate.