Source: US Marines (video statements)
In the heart of Manhattan, New York, Marine veteran Joe Lisi has created a space for other Marine Corps veterans to reminisce and feel the pride of belonging.
During Fleet Week New York 2025, Lisi’s Pizzeria, Bar Dough, hosted get-togethers daily for both active and retired Marines to gather, enjoy good food, and connect over their shared sacrifice in defense of the country.
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Spokesperson Tammy Bruce leads the Department Press Briefing at the Department of State, on May 29, 2025.
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The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President’s chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President’s foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers a keynote address at the SIDSSA 2025.
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The Columbia Generating Station is located near Richland, Washington and is the only commecial reactor in the Northwest region.
The single unit boiling water reactor operates around the clock to power to meet more than 8% of the state’s power needs.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa responds to Questions for Oral Reply in the National Assembly
Source: United Nations (Video News)
At its upcoming 58th session, the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) is expected to finalize a draft convention on negotiable cargo documents. The draft convention establishes negotiable cargo documents as new negotiable documents of title representing goods in transit across all modes of transport, which could be used to enhance flexibility in trade, bridge the trade finance gap and support the digital transformation of global trade. Once finalized, the draft convention will be submitted to the United Nations General Assembly for adoption in late 2025.
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His Holiness Pope Paul VI visited the United Nations on 4 October 1965, marking the first time a reigning Pope came to its Headquarters New York. Addressing the General Assembly, he advocated for peace, disarmament, and global cooperation, declaring, “No more war; war never again!”
Utilizing footage from the UN Audiovisual Library, this production showcases the historic visit and milestone speech. www.unmultimedia.org/avlibrary
Source: United Nations (Video News)
Human Stories of an UN Peacekeeper: Timor-Leste
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Since 2012, Timor-Leste has demonstrated to the world that a path to peace is possible. In the years prior, the Pacific Island nation hosted six UN missions amid prolonged instability and conflict.
The legacy of peacekeeping remains strong in Timor-Leste, as the Timorese people are now sharing their peacebuilding experience with other conflict-affected regions.
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Summary
During the turbulent early years of Timor-Leste’s independence, the UN was a constant presence, helping to maintain peace and stability. Twenty-four years on, the country has made the successful transition from a host nation for UN peacekeeping operations, to one that contributes to supporting missions elsewhere.
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Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
This high-level event that will bring together policymakers, business leaders, diplomats, and academics to explore how global and regional developments impact countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Amid heightened global uncertainty, the discussions will focus on the policy actions required to foster sustained growth, stability, and shared prosperity across the region.
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President Donald J. Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honor fallen service members during a #MemorialDay ceremony at @ArlingtonNatl in Arlington, Va. The ceremony is a part of the 157th National Memorial Day Observance to recognize and commemorate the fallen men and women of the U.S. armed forces.
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Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)
This year, the World Trade Organization (WTO) celebrates its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of shaping global trade policy and fostering economic cooperation. WTO members came together on 10 April for a day of reflection, to look at the WTO’s achievements, discuss current challenges, and explore the future of global trade. This video shows some highlights of the event.
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Source: European Commission (video statements)
Have you ever wondered what the European Union was up to more than 40 years ago? Dive with us into the European Commission’s audiovisual archives and discover important anniversaries with our new weekly AV history teaser!
Upcoming anniversaries in the teaser:
· 1979: Signing of Greece’s accession treaty to the European Communities in Athens
· 2000: Commissioner Viviane Reding inaugurates the “Europe Direct” Call Centre
· 2000: EU-US Summit in Lisbon
· 2015: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visits the Commission
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Source: US Army (video statements)
This year the Lt. Gen. Robert B. Flowers Best Sapper Competition was held at Fort Leonard Wood and the Army’s top combat engineers assembled to prove they have the expertise, stamina and fortitude to earn the title of Best Sapper.
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Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
We caught up with MAHA Moms, doctors, business leaders and more at the White House yesterday and that are all excited about president trump’s efforts to MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN
“We are so excited to be part of this movement… This is a unique moment in the United States. It’s a chance for all of us to think differently about how we’re eating and what we’re doing to live healthier lives.”
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
Promises Made, Promises Kept: Lowest Gas Prices in Years!
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Minister of Police, Mr Senzo Mchunu, together with the National Commissioner of Police, General Fannie Masemola, present the quarterly #CrimeStats, reflecting on crimes that occurred during the fourth quarter of the previous financial year (1 January 2025 – 31 March 2025).
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Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio meets with Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani at the Department of State, on May 23, 2025.
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Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
HUGE Day for the Nuclear Industry
Secretary Burgum : “This is going to turn the clock back on over 50 years of overregulation of an industry… A series of four Executive Orders – each of these helps attack separate issues that have held back this industry.”
Source: United Nations (Video News)
Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
– His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
– Secretary-General/GAZA
– Occupied Palestinian Territory
– Chad
– South Sudan
– Democratic Republic of the Congo
– Mozambique
– Myanmar
– Colombia
– Resident Coordinator in Algeria
– International Days
– Africa Day
– Financial Contribution
– Programming Note
HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV
The Secretary-General spoke by telephone with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The Secretary-General extended his heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness and expressed his commitment to build on the long legacy of cooperation between the United Nations and the Holy See to advance human dignity, human rights, peace and justice in the world.
The Secretary-General extended a standing invitation to His Holiness to visit the United Nations. He looks forward to meeting with His Holiness to discuss joint efforts to promote common values in our troubled world.
SECRETARY-GENERAL / GAZA
The Secretary-General, in a press encounter this morning, said that after nearly 80 days in which aid to Gaza had been blocked, a trickle of aid has finally crossed over. In recent days, almost 400 trucks were cleared for entry to Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing. But supplies from only 115 trucks have been able to be collected, he said, and nothing has reached the besieged north.
The Secretary-General said that all the aid authorized until now amounts to a teaspoon of aid when a flood of assistance is required.
Mr. Guterres pointed to the need for safety and security mitigation measures to be in place for our convoys. Our staff’s lives are at risk if we continue to be prevented from distributing food parcels and wheat flower directly to the people in desperate need, he warned.
At the same time, he said that 80 per cent of Gaza – or four fifths of the territory – has been either designated an Israeli-militarized zone or an area where people have been ordered to leave.
The Secretary-General reiterated that the United Nations will not take part in any scheme that fails to respect international law and the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, independence and neutrality.
OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY
Regarding U.N. operations in Gaza: Yesterday, we moved another batch of around 100 full truckloads to Kerem Shalom and picked up about 35 from the Palestinian side of the crossing to bring them closer to where people need them in Gaza. As a reminder – supplies we collect usually reached the crossing a day or two earlier, because of the time-consuming procedures at Kerem Shalom. And the truckload sizes don’t exactly match: Inside Gaza, our teams stack an extra layer of pallets on each truck to make the most of the space. Yesterday’s deliveries included more flour, nutrition items and medical supplies.
Today, the World Food Programme said that 15 truckloads of critical food supplies were looted last night on their way to bakeries. WFP said that hunger, deprivation and anxiety over whether food aid is coming in are all contributing to rising insecurity. WFP appealed for support from Israeli authorities to get far greater volumes of assistance into Gaza – faster, more consistently, and transported along safer routes, as done during the ceasefire. They stressed that the number of bakeries and sites where Gaza’s population can access food must not be limited.
Even with all the challenges, our teams on the ground say that the little aid that’s getting through is already reaching people in need. A handful of bakeries managed to fire up their ovens yesterday, using flour and fuel we provided, and our partners already picked up the bread for direct distribution. And, in the south, a field hospital has received a much-needed batch of medical supplies this week.
The World Health Organization warned yesterday that the intensification of hostilities has brought Gaza’s already weakened health system to a breaking point.
This follows yesterday’s attack on Al Awda hospital, in North Gaza, where patient triage tents, including one provided by WHO, caught fire, burning all medical supplies in the warehouse and destroying vehicles in the basement. WHO’s attempt to reach the hospital yesterday was impeded. And as of earlier today, sources at the hospital tell us that the fire had not been fully extinguished.
Over the past week alone, four major hospitals have had to suspend medical services because of hostilities, attacks or displacement orders in their areas. That’s Kamal Adwan, Indonesia, Hamad and European Gaza hospitals.
WHO tells us that 4 per cent of nearly 700 attacks on health care in Gaza since October 2023 were recorded over the past week alone. That’s 28 attacks – or four times the average number of attacks per day. At least 94 per cent of the hospitals in Gaza are now damaged or destroyed, and half of them are no longer operational.
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
“I am proud to say that the values of BE BEST will be reflected in the law of the land… We affirm that the well-being of our children is central to our future of our families in America.” –First Lady Melania Trump
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Lung health is important to a Veteran’s overall well-being. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides a variety of virtual care tools designed to help Veterans protect their lung health and address common risks such as smoking, occupational hazards, and environmental factors. In this video, you’ll discover helpful apps and online resources that empower Veterans to manage pulmonary conditions and strengthen their respiratory health.
All VA apps are available for free on the VA app store. To learn more or access these apps, visit https://mobile.va.gov/appstore. For more information on VA telehealth options, visit https://telehealth.va.gov.
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0:00 – Introduction
0:25 – VA app store overview
0:36 – Stay Quit Coach app
0:52 – SmokefreeVET text messaging program
1:11– Annie for Veterans
1:26 – VA Health Chat app
1:48 – Share My Health Data app
2:05 – VA Video Connect app
2:42 – Remote Patient Monitoring program
3:10 – To access the apps referenced in this video, visit https://mobile.va.gov/appstore.
3:20 – For more information on VA telehealth options, visit https://telehealth.va.gov.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Explores the hidden sources of sugar and salt in everyday foods and beverages, helping you make smarter, healthier choices for your well-being.
To learn more visit: https://www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/cd/obesity/
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — ICE San Juan special agents led a multiagency immigration enforcement operation May 17. During this operation, we arrested six Dominican nationals who were illegally present in the United States.
If you have a current legal status that is running out, this is your reminder to either adjust or renew your status before it’s too late — or leave the country.
If you don’t have legal status and we encounter you during an immigration enforcement operation, you will be arrested.
If you are in the United States illegally, self-deport. Spare yourself an ICE arrest.
Source: United Nations (Video News)
When Sierra Leone was emerging from a devastating conflict in the late 1990s, it hosted United Nations Peacekeeping missions to help prevent violence and build peace.
Despite many challenges, peacekeepers helped restore security, disarm over 75,000 combatants, and supported the country’s journey from war to peace.
Learn more about peacekeeping missions past and present: peacekeeping.un.org
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
“This week, I met with CEOs and entrepreneurs in the tech space working to transform how we manage our health. From wearables to real-time apps, advanced tools are giving Americans more control, better insight, and improved outcomes. At HHS, we’re clearing regulatory obstacles so innovation can thrive. New technologies will help us Make America Healthy Again.” – Sec. Kennedy
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“I recently met with mental health advocates and insurers during Mental Health Awareness Month. We’re spending billions on treatments—but too often, we don’t know if they’re working. That’s unacceptable. We’re building an outcomes-based system that delivers real results for patients, families, and employers alike.” – Sec. Kennedy
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