Yearly Archives: 2022
Greece blocked over 150,000 migrants this year: minister
Greece has blocked over 150,000 undocumented migrants on its land and maritime border so far this year, the migration minister said Sunday.
"The entry of...
Former Kyrgyzstan president named UN envoy to Afghanistan
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has named former Kyrgyzstan president Roza Otunbayeva as the UN's new special representative for Afghanistan, his office announced Friday.
Otunbayeva...
Eight migrants drown in US-Mexico border crossing attempt
At least eight migrants drowned and dozens of others were rescued after attempting to cross the Rio Grande river from Mexico into the United...
UN chief ‘shocked’ at Argentina VP assassination bid
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Friday expressed shock over the attempted assassination of Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner after a gunman tried to shoot...
US announces $1.1b arms package for Taiwan
The United States on Friday announced a new $1.1 billion package of arms to Taiwan, in a new bid to boost its defenses amid...
