DUBLIN: Ireland intends to join South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice before the end of the year, its foreign minister said. Micheal Martin’s comments came as the Irish parliament passed a non-binding motion agreeing that “genocide is being perpetrated before our eyes by Israel in Gaza”. South Africa in December brought a case before the ICJ, arguing that the war in Gaza breached the 1948 United Nations Genocide Convention, an accusation Israel has strongly denied. Ireland had said it would file a submission to the court once South Africa had submitted a document supporting its claims, which it did on Monday. Failure to suspend Israel would allow other nations to follow suit, added Abdalmajid, whose parents taught in UNRWA-run schools in Gaza.

Despite vast distances and diverse terrains, these nations have no railway system. Delve into the fascinating ways these countries keep moving forward, even with no railway system. LibyaLibya’s vast landscapes and major cities remain unlinked by railway, despite plans dating back to 1998 to modernise its rail infrastructure. Although French colonial planners envisioned a rail system connecting Chad to neighbouring Cameroon and Nigeria, the project never advanced. Even with no railway network, these countries find unique ways to stay connected and keep moving forward.

Donald Trump's return to the White House could also have an impact in North Africa and, more specifically, in Libya. on your part, Jalel Harchaoui expressed skepticism about a renewed Italian impetus in Libya under the Trump administration. “Don’t expect major changes in Libya and North Africa with Trump’s return,” Harchaoui said, noting that, beyond the rhetoric, Biden’s presidency has also failed to concretely promote democratic values ​​in the region. “Upon his return in January 2025, Trump’s policies are likely to be very similar to the current ones,” he added. A competitive advantage that could consolidate Italy's role as a “bridge” between the Mediterranean and Europe, Mercuri emphasizes.

QNAMinister of State for Energy Affairs, H E Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, met in Doha yesterday with the appointed Minister of Oil and Gas in the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya, H E Khalifa Abdul-Sadiq. Discussions during the meeting dealt with energy relations and cooperation between Qatar and Libya and means to enhance them.

(@FahadShabbir)Tripoli, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Nov, 2024) In Libya's capital, a cafe's sleek exterior gives little hint of the vibrant space inside, built entirely from recycled materials to promote sustainability in a country recovering from years of war. Lamma, which means "gathering" or "hangout" in Arabic, has become a cultural hub for locals and other visitors, featuring an art gallery that showcases Libyan artists, and hosts events and workshops. But its central mission, its owner said, is raising awareness of an eco-friendly lifestyle in Libya, where green initiatives are scarce as people grapple with the aftermath of a gruelling conflict. "We use materials that were abandoned in the streets, such as rubber from tyres, wood from trees and construction waste" to build the cafe, said Louay Omran Burwais, an architect who designed and founded Lamma. "The idea is to show people that what is thrown in the street and may seem ugly or useless is actually still valuable," he told AFP.

The election of Donald Trump affects many evangelical communities around the world in terms of foreign policy, foreign aid, religious freedom, and cultural trends. CT asked 20 evangelical leaders around the world about their reaction to another Trump presidency and its practical impact on the situation of evangelicals in their countries. Prominent evangelicals in the US came out in full support of Trump, making it appear that to be Bible believing is to be Trump supporting. In fact, when visiting India during his previous term, he infamously praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s record on religious freedom. TaiwanAndrew Chiang, pastor, Bilingual Community ChurchI don’t think Trump’s presidency will impact religious freedom in Taiwan at all in the short term.

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The National Union of Libyan Parties stressed that the popular referendum represents an important democratic tool to enable the Libyan people to participate effectively in shaping their future, but warned against exploiting referendums to settle personal scores, noting that dissolving the House of Representatives and the High Council of State would not end the Libyan crisis. The Union said in a statement on Wednesday that the Libyan people have the right to hold referendums on issues that affect their future, such as the form of the state, its political and administrative systems, and the identity of its economy, as well as a comprehensive national charter that guarantees peaceful coexistence among all components of the people. The Union warned against exploiting referendums "for narrow political purposes or to settle personal scores," stressing that the referendum should be a means of unifying ranks, not deepening divisions, stressing the need for a stable and secure political environment to conduct successful referendums that express the true will of the people, and called for a comprehensive national dialogue to determine the issues that will be put forward for the referendum and the mechanisms for conducting it. They expressed the vision of "reasonableness and correctness" in the move toward dissolving the House of Representatives and the High Council of State, "due to the weak performance of the two institutions and their failure to realize the seriousness of the stage as well as their loss of successive opportunities to get out of the bitter crisis that our country is experiencing." The Union added that this would not be the best solution to get out of the Libyan crisis, as it could lead to the exacerbation of political divisions and delay the national construction process, noting the importance of serious and responsible dialogue and negotiation between the Libyan parties to reach consensual solutions that preserve the interests of the country and the citizen.

Return of mouth-watering community event a hit for second year in a rowTanya and Brent Little were unable to pick a favourite dish after sampling almost every dish from every vendor during their first Taste of Athabasca experience. 1 / 1 Tanya and Brent Little were unable to pick a favourite dish after sampling almost every dish from every vendor during their first Taste of Athabasca experience. AdvertisementATHABASCA — If there were hungry bellies to feed in Athabasca on Saturday, they certainly weren’t at the Multiplex. The rec facility’s fieldhouse played host to the second revival of Taste of Athabasca in as many years Nov. 2, and the number of guests answered any questions the organizers had about it’s popularity. “We’re really pleased it, it was great to see everyone come out,” said Heather Seefried, secretary of the Friends of the Athabasca Public Library and Archives Society.

Irregulation migration requires joint action within the European community and cooperation with countries along key migration routes, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Thursday. During the European Political Community Summit in Budapest, Abela said there is no single solution to irregular migration, and a combination of measures supported by solid funding is necessary. She echoed Abela’s call for unity, affirming that no single nation could manage migration alone. She urged for the swift implementation of the European Migration and Asylum Pact, and said that a collaborative European response is the only feasible solution. Metsola also said Europe needs to adopt a proactive and autonomous stance on the global stage, particularly following the recent U.S. election results.

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner, who leads the liberal Free Democrats, saying that he had “betrayed his confidence”. The Free Democrats were part of the three-way coalition, dubbed as the ‘traffic lights’ coalition, along with Scholz’s centre-left Social Democrats and the environmentalist Greens. Without support from the Free Democrats, the remaining partners in the coalition do not have a parliamentary majority. The Social Democrats and the Greens want to tackle this by loosening constitutional rules on public debt to allow more spending. The Free Democrats want to pay for tax cuts by slashing welfare and social budgets and pushing back environmental targets.

JUNGMIN HAM RMO PHOTO AdvertisementCANMORE – In the leadup to Remembrance Day, the Canmore Legion recognized and added to its existing cenotaph. “This memorial will serve as a permanent reminder of the brave men and women from our community who defended our values on foreign soil,” said Joanna McCallum, a volunteer at the Canmore Legion. According to the Canadian Armed Forces, there are currently just under 2,000 personnel deployed in Latvia and Kosovo on NATO missions. The Afghanistan War had more than 40,000 Canadians overseas, with 158 soldiers and seven civilians killed. McCallum said the Canmore Legion contacted the Royal Canadian Legion’s Alberta-Northwest Territory command at the beginning of 2024 to add the three involvements to the cenotaph, with financial support coming from the Poppy Fund.

Particularly the bilateral trade and economic potential on both sides has not been fully explored. The diverse economies of North African countries and Pakistan provides an opportunity to take full advantage of economic trade, and economic potential on both sides. Pakistan has vast opportunities and potential in the investment, trade, import, and export areas with North African countries. The North African region has not received comprehensive attention, and nor have other African regions. This lack of political will has led to weak political interaction which is affecting the level of trade and economic cooperation and has become a challenge.

TRIPOLI, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Wednesday that 166 migrants had recently been deported from Libya to Nigeria, their home country. "This week, IOM facilitated the safe, voluntary humanitarian return of 166 migrants from Sabha, Libya, to Lagos, Nigeria, with support from the delegation of the European Union to Libya," IOM Libya said in a statement on the social media platform X. Among the migrants were five families and four unaccompanied and separated children, the UN agency said, noting that it "remains committed to ensuring safe and dignified migration for all." The migrants were deported through IOM's Voluntary Humanitarian Return program, under which services are designed to provide tailored support to stranded and vulnerable migrants who request assistance to return to their countries of origin. So far this year, a total of 19,295 migrants have been intercepted and returned, while 568 migrants died and 783 others went missing off the Libyan coast, the IOM said earlier.