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UN chief invokes rare article to bring UNSC’s attention to Palestinians’ plight

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has utilized Article 99 of the UN Charter to draw the attention of the Security Council to the worsening conditions in the besieged Palestinian enclave of Gaza. According to Article 99, the Secretary-General can bring any matter to the Security Council that, in his opinion, may threaten international peace and security. This grants Guterres the right to address the Security Council without needing an invitation from a member state. In a letter to the Security Council, Guterres expressed concern about the lack of action and the significant deterioration in Gaza, leading him to invoke Article 99 for the first time since taking office in 2017. He warned of a potential breakdown of public order in Gaza, emphasizing the catastrophic situation with irreversible implications for Palestinians and regional peace and security.
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UN chief, COP28 president clash over future of fossil fuels

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on world leaders attending the COP28 climate summit to envision a future without fossil fuels, emphasizing that it is the only way to effectively address global warming. His statement followed a proposal by COP28 president Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber to continue using fossil fuels. Guterres emphasized the necessity of halting the burning of all fossil fuels to achieve the 1.5-degree limit, rejecting mere reduction or abatement efforts. This divergence in perspectives underscores a key divisive issue at the UN climate summit, hosted in the oil-producing United Arab Emirates.
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Quashing of ‘Un-Islamic’ Marriage Case Against PTI Chief, Bushra Bibi

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'Un-Islamic' marriage case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi ha been quashed by a district and sessions court in Islamabad. In an application submitted by Muhammad Hanif, the petitioner, it was stated that the complaint is being withdrawn due to technical reasons. The Judicial Magistrate Qudrat Ullah granted permission to withdraw the complaint under Section 248 Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and subsequently quashed the case.