Syria’s interim gov’t pledges justice, jobs and security in ‘new era’ | News
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Syria’s new interim gov’t spokesperson says plans to establish a fair justice system a priority.Syria’s new rulers have pledged to create…
‘PM drops pledges’ and NHS faces ‘quad-demic’
The prime minister's "plan for change" speech setting out key benchmarks to judge the government on leads several front pages. But the Daily Telegraph says…
Valencia floods: mayor pledges legal action over crisis response | Floods
Paiporta, one of the hardest-hit towns in Spain’s Valencia floods, is grappling with devastation, more than 200 deaths, and rising public anger. Accusations of political…
Laos pledges justice after suspected tainted alcohol kills tourists | News
Australia presses Laotian authorities for a full and transparent probe after the deaths of two 19-year-old backpackers.The Laos government has pledged to bring the perpetrators…
EU pledges ‘unwavering support’ to Ukraine after Donald Trump’s win | Russia-Ukraine war News
The European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has pledged “unwavering” support for Ukraine, on his first visit to Kyiv after Donald Trump’s US presidential win.…
Biden pledges ‘peaceful transition’, dodges ironies in US election defeat | US Election 2024 News
A smiling US President Joe Biden has pledged to ensure a “peaceful transition of power” on January 20 when former president and now President-elect Donald…
Current climate pledges by nations ‘miles short’ of 2030 goal, UN body says | Climate Crisis News
The world’s current climate pledges would only cut emissions by 2.6 percent by 2030, says the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.National pledges to cut…
Nearly 200 countries gather at COP16 to discuss meeting 2022 treaty pledges | Environment News
Environmental leaders from nearly 200 countries are gathering in Colombia to assess historic commitments to halt and reverse the loss of nature. The two-week United…
Elon Musk pledges to give away $1m per day to Pennsylvania voters
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has said he will give away $1m (£766,000) a day to a registered voter in the key swing state of Pennsylvania…
Four University of Alabama Pi Kappa Phi frat members accused of hazing pledges
Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Four University of Alabama are facing criminal charges Friday for an August hazing incident at a frat house. They allegedly assaulted…
Starmer pledges to scrap red tape to boost UK investment
The prime minister will promise to scrap regulation that "needlessly holds back investment" in the UK when he hosts a major summit in London.Sir Keir…
Biden surveys Hurricane Milton destruction in Florida, pledges support | Joe Biden News
United States President Joe Biden has promised to provide continued support to Florida communities affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene as he surveyed storm-related destruction…
Zelenskyy urges allies to maintain aid as Scholz pledges weapons package | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukrainian president is on a European tour as he rallies support for his ‘victory plan’ to end Russia’s war.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it is important…
Iranian FM pledges ‘stronger’ retaliation if Israel strikes Iran | Israel attacks Lebanon News
Iran’s foreign minister says he supports efforts for a regional ceasefire with Israel, while also warning Tel Aviv that if it carries out an attack…
Government pledges nearly £22bn for carbon capture projects
GettyEd Miliband, Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer visit Teesside earlier this year, where one of the promised clusters will be stationed.The government has pledged nearly…
Mark Rutte officially takes control of NATO leadership, pledges support for Ukraine
NATO's outgoing secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg with incoming leader Mark Rutte at a special NATO meeting in Belgium on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of NATO Oct. 1…
European Commission pledges $39 billion in loans to Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen announced a $39 billion loan to help Ukraine rebuild is energy and civilian infrastructure as she met with…
Iran pledges reaction to Western sanctions over Russian missile supply | Russia-Ukraine war News
Tehran denies weapons transfers and calls new sanctions ‘economic terrorism’.Iran has condemned allegations by Western countries that it has supplied short-range missiles to Russia for…
Philippine president pledges no special treatment for celebrity pastor | Crime News
Apollo Quiboloy’s lawyer says pastor surrendered, countering police accounts of arrest during raid on sprawling church compound.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has pledged that evangelist…
United States pledges $250 million weapons package for Ukraine
The United States announced $250 milion in security asssitance for Ukraine on Friday as U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin attended the seventh meeting of the…