Post-COP 29: Minister Emphasizes Significance of Agreement Amid Criticism from Environmental Groups

Brussels — On 25 March 2026, the United Nations General Assembly made a historic proclamation. With 123 votes in favor, three against, and 52 abstentions, the UN declared the transatlantic slave trade ‘the gravest crime against humanity’. This marked a significant achievement for the Global South, following decades of advocacy by the African Union and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
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Is Starmer guilty of ‘corrosive complacency’ on defence? – POLITICO

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She cautioned that the conflict in Iran, which rapidly spread to neighboring countries, has “caused immense instability and cost far too many lives” while disrupting global energy markets and supply chains.
Kallas also criticized a shift toward “coercive power politics,” cautioning against a world shaped by competing spheres of influence.
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Ukraine faces a financial crisis if a loan isn’t approved by May, as their resources are drained from prolonged conflict. Though a summit last month aimed to address it, Orbán and Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico demanded assurance on oil flow before releasing funds.
No further meetings are needed to resolve the loan issue. Magyar indicated a decision could occur before his gover

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Orbán’s downfall started in 2024 when the government pardoned a former deputy director of a children’s home convicted of covering up child sexual abuse. This scandal led to a public revolt by Magyar, a mid-level civil servant and Fidesz member, drawing thousands of protesters. Magyar’s media campaign included releasing an audio recording of his wife, Judit Varga, describing alleg

As the prime minister navigates a pivotal month, what stands as his foremost concern? He faces a challenging array of issues both at home and abroad, all amidst essential upcoming elections.
In the Middle East, with no peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran and the Strait of Hormuz still blocked, a prominent think tank delivers stark warnings about the repercussions for British households.
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The conflict bolstering his political standing also threatens the economic strategy critical to his premiership.
Starmer’s crisis management hasn’t been impeccable. The U.K.’s delayed deployment of a warship to the Mediterranean displeased allies like Cyprus, the UAE, and Jordan. Ties with the U.S. have worsened since President Donald Trump criticized Starmer for initially denyin