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President Donald J. Trump honors a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Border Patrol Agent for their efforts in securing our borders.
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Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
This weekend, Secretary Noem toured the border wall in Arizona and our maritime borders off of the coast of San Diego.
Under President Trump, border encounters have reached the LOWEST ever recorded. We are stopping the flow of drugs into our communities.
Source: United Nations (Video News)
Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
– Secretary-General
– Gaza
– Occupied Palestinian Territory- Humanitarian
– Occupied Palestinian Territory
– U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon
– Syria
– Somalia
– Democratic Republic of the Congo
– D.R. Congo/Peacekeeping
– South Sudan
– South Sudan/Humanitarian
– Tropical Storm Jude
– Haiti
– Financial Contributions
SECRETARY-GENERAL
In Geneva today, the Secretary-General concluded the informal meeting on Cyprus that he convened with the two Cypriot leaders and the Guarantor Powers of Greece, Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
Speaking to the press at the end of the meeting, the Secretary-General said the
discussions were held in a constructive atmosphere, with both sides showing clear commitment to making progress and continuing dialogue.
The Secretary-General added that the leaders have agreed to a group of initiatives to build trust: opening four crossing points; demining; the creation of a technical committee on youth; initiatives on the environment and climate change, including the impacts on mining areas; solar energy in the buffer zone; and the restoration of cemeteries.
Mr. Guterres said that the leaders also agreed to hold another meeting in the same format at the end of July, as well as to the appointment of a Personal Envoy to prepare the next steps.
As we mentioned earlier, the meeting was held in the context of the Secretary-General’s good offices efforts on the Cyprus issue and as agreed with the two leaders on 15 October 2024.
The Secretary-General will be leaving for Brussels shortly, where he will meet with European Union leaders – and you will recall that this is something he has been doing in the month of March for the past few years.
Tomorrow, he is scheduled to meet Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, Antonio Costa, the President of the European Council, as well as Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament. And we will keep you updated on his activities in Brussels.
GAZA
The Secretary-General expressed his shock earlier today at the Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, and he strongly appeals for the ceasefire to be respected, for unimpeded humanitarian assistance to be reestablished, and for the remaining hostages to be released unconditionally. Speaking to the press in Geneva, he said the situation in Gaza was intolerable, with hundreds of people having been reportedly killed.
Muhannad Hadi, the Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, said that the killings were unconscionable, adding that a ceasefire must be reinstated immediately.
People in Gaza have endured unimaginable suffering, he said, and an end to hostilities, sustained humanitarian assistance, release of the hostages and the restoration of basic services and people’s livelihoods, are the only way forward.
Volker Türk, the High Commissioner for Human Rights, added that the last 18 months of violence have made abundantly clear that there is no military path out of this crisis. The only way forward is a political settlement, in line with international law. Israel’s resort to yet more military force will only heap further misery upon a Palestinian population already suffering catastrophic conditions, he said.
OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY- HUMANITARIAN
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that the Israeli military has ordered people to evacuate areas in Beit Hanoun and Khan Younis. This marks the first evacuation order issued in more than two months – since 15 January. Many people have already been displaced, seeking safety elsewhere.
OCHA notes that the area covered by the evacuation order totals about 23 square kilometres – more than 6 per cent of the Gaza Strip – and includes more than a dozen sites sheltering displaced people. The area is also home to three clinics and one field hospital, with additional medical facilities located nearby. OCHA warns that no guarantees have been provided for the safety, protection and wellbeing of those ordered to leave, let alone for those staying behind.
The World Health Organization says medical evacuations planned for today have been denied and is calling for the resumption of such evacuations.
And the UN and our partners working in education report that activities have stopped in more than 300 facilities across the Strip, depriving thousands of children from their right to education.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/ossg/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=18+March+2025
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
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This training from the Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) Campaign focuses on helping public agencies understand how to measure impact using measurement and verification practices (M&V) and how to ensure the best outcomes and results from ESPC projects. The event was presented by the Energy Services Coalition and included content from Tracy Phillips, Chair of the IPMVP Committee for EVO, as well as George Buchanan, CEO of 2KB Services.
Source: International Criminal Court (video statements)
In the Courtroom: Initial Appearance of Rodrigo Roa Duterte – 14 March 2025
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Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio meets with New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters at the Department of State, on March 18, 2025.
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Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)
After last year’s successful launch of the #YoungTradeLeaders Programme, we’re once again looking for exceptional young individuals to join the 2025 group.
https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news25_e/ypp_17mar25_e.htm
Source: European Commission (video statements)
Ukraine is part of the solution, and we will continue to work toward that objective. The peace negotiations must reflect Ukraine’s needs as well as Europe’s. Europe is ensuring Ukraine remains in a strong position through military, humanitarian, and financial support. We need a strong Ukraine. This is peace through strength. Europe is fully committed to supporting Ukraine.
Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)
On Friday, March 14, 2025, Attorney General Pamela Bondi welcomed President Donald J. Trump to the Justice Department. Both President Trump and Attorney General Bondi delivered remarks, as did FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee is investigating the practice of back-billing by energy companies with Martin Lewis and Ofgem before hearing from the Energy Consumers Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh.
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Members discuss easing entry requirements for apprenticeships.
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For 250 years the Army has been critical not just in the defense of the nation, but also in its formation and stability. Check out the first of this four-part series as we look back through the history of the Army.
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Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)
The Young Trade Leaders Programme aims to foster a better understanding of the WTO’s work and international trade among young people by creating a network of “Young Trade Leaders” around the world. People between the ages of 18 and 28 who have a strong interest in international trade are encouraged to apply.
Applications are open until 2 May 2025.
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https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/webcas_e/webcas_e.htm
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements-2)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile delivers a keynote address at the United Nations University under the theme “South Africa’s G20 Presidency: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability – a Conversation with Japan.”
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements-2)
Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Jomo Sibiya delivers a welcome address at the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention
Source: US Coast Guard (video statements)
@USCGCStone is leading the way in the Coast Guard’s drug interdiction operations. Last month, they seized over 10,000 pounds of cocaine from 4 drug trafficking vessels interdicted in one day! They also apprehended 8 suspected smugglers and destroyed their trafficking vessels. These operations continue to disrupt cartels and Transnational Criminal Organizations seeking to traffic fentanyl and other illicit drugs into the U.S. Through the efforts of CGC Stone – and the men and women on watch across the Coast Guard – we are keeping drugs off our streets and ensuring our communities are safe.
Our members are the cornerstone of all our Coast Guard operational success. In coordination with our @dhsgov and @DeptofDefense partners, the Coast Guard continues to detect, deter, and interdict illegal migration, drug smuggling, and other terrorist or hostile activity before it reaches our border.
Watch CGC Stone’s crew in action and keep an eye out for more content about their patrol soon!
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Watch with us as the four members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission—NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov—return to Earth.
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore began their mission at the International Space Station on June 6, 2024, arriving aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov arrived at the station on Sept. 29, 2024. Hague and Gorbunov launched to space aboard SpaceX’s Dragon Freedom spacecraft, which has been docked to the station since September and is now bringing Crew-9 back home.
Crew-9 is scheduled to begin their deorbit burn at 5:11 p.m. EST (2111 UTC) and splash down off the coast of Florida at 5:57 p.m. EST (2157 UTC). After splashdown, crews will retrieve the Dragon and its crew in a process scheduled to take approximately one hour.
See the full schedule for Crew-9’s return to Earth: https://go.nasa.gov/4iWeg8N
Learn more about Crew-9’s scientific mission: https://go.nasa.gov/4bWdt5u
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Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Watch as the four members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission—NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov—undock from the International Space Station and begin their journey home to Earth.
Crew-9’s SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to undock from the International Space Station at 1:05 a.m. EST (0505 UTC). After undocking from the station, Crew-9 is scheduled to splash down off the coast of Florida at 5:57 p.m. EST (2157 UTC), ending their multi-month mission in low Earth orbit.
See the full schedule for Crew-9’s return to Earth: https://go.nasa.gov/4iWeg8N
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Credit: NASA
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Watch as the four members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission—NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov—begin the final preparations for their return to Earth, currently targeted for Tuesday, March 18.
After entering their SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, the spacecraft’s hatch will be closed on the Crew-9 explorers. After hatch closure, Crew-9 is scheduled to undock from the International Space Station at 1:05 a.m. EST (0505 UTC) on Tuesday, March 18.
See the full schedule for Crew-9’s return to Earth: https://go.nasa.gov/4iWeg8N
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Source: United Nations (Video News)
Video Message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
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“”The transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans was a crime against humanity that resonates through
history and continues to scar societies. Today, we remember the women, children, and men torn
from their loved ones, forced to work in agonizing conditions, cruelly punished, and deprived of
their dignity and human rights, and we recall their acts of resistance and demands for justice.
For more than four centuries, millions of Africans were kidnapped, trafficked, abused and
dehumanized. This horrific enterprise rested on the destructive lie of white supremacy. And it
saw many colonizers, corporations and institutions amass unimaginable wealth.
For too long, these unthinkable acts have remained unacknowledged, unspoken, and
unaddressed, all as their legacies continue to shape our world. Many still benefit from the odious
profits reaped from chattel slavery. Systemic racism has been embedded into institutions,
cultures, and legal and other systems. Deeply rooted exclusion, racial discrimination and
violence continue to undermine the ability of many people of African descent to thrive and
prosper.
As the theme of this year’s International Day reminds us, acknowledging the horrors of the
transatlantic slave trade is an essential step towards addressing the past, repairing the present,
and building a future of dignity and justice for all. It is imperative to put in place reparatory
justice frameworks that address this terrible history and its legacies. And we must end the evil of
racism for good.
The human dignity of every person stands at the heart of the United Nations. We will always
stand with everyone, everywhere to combat racial discrimination and hate, and to defend the
human rights and dignity of all.””
Source: United Nations (Video News)
Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
– Secretary-General/Geneva
– Bangladesh
– Yemen
– Yemen – Humanitarian
– Occupied Palestinian Territory
– Syria/Brussels Conference
– Lebanon/Security Council
– Ukraine
– Sudan
– Central African Republic
– Resident Coordinator – Equatorial Guinea
BANGLADESH
The Secretary-General wrapped up his visit to Bangladesh on Saturday by talking to the press and saying that, as Bangladesh undergoes a significant transition under the leadership of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, he recognizes the people’s hopes for a future of greater democracy, justice, and prosperity. He said that the UN stands ready to assist in fostering peace, national dialogue, trust and healing.
The Secretary-General warned that with the announced cuts in financial assistance, we are facing the dramatic risk of having only 40 per cent in 2025 of the resources available for humanitarian aid in 2024. This would have terrible consequences, starting with the drastic reduction of food rations.
That would be an unmitigated disaster, he said. People would suffer and people would die. More funding is absolutely essential to guarantee the minimum support to the Rohingya population in Bangladesh.
YEMEN
The UN has expressed its concern on Sunday at the launching of multiple strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen by the United States in recent days. According to the Houthis, the airstrikes resulted in 53 deaths and 101 injuries, reported from Sana’a City, Sa’ada and Al Baydah governorates, including reports of civilian casualties, and led to disruptions in the power supply in nearby localities.
The UN is also concerned about the continued threats by the Houthis to resume their attacks targeting merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea, as well as about their reported attacks against military vessels in the area.
The UN calls for utmost restraint and a cessation of all military activities. Any additional escalation could exacerbate regional tensions, fuel cycles of retaliation that may further destabilize Yemen and the region and pose grave risks to the already dire humanitarian situation in the country.
The UN emphasizes that international law, including international humanitarian law as applicable, must be respected by all parties at all times.
The UN underscores that UN Security Council resolution 2768 (2025) related to Houthi attacks against merchant and commercial vessels, must be fully respected.
YEMEN – HUMANITARIAN
Over the last couple of days, the UN Special Envoy, Hans Grundberg, has been in close contact with Yemeni, regional and international stakeholders. He has called for utmost restraint and adherence to international humanitarian law, and he has pushed for a refocus on diplomacy to avoid uncontrollable destabilization in Yemen and in the region. Further contacts are held by his office on numerous levels.
The Envoy further called for support from the international community so that the UN-led mediation efforts can deliver results despite the complexity of the regional dimension of this situation, including the situation in the Red Sea.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=17%20March%202025
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements)
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Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)
Spokesperson Tammy Bruce leads the Department Press Briefing, at the Department of State, on March 17, 2025.
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Source: United Nations (Video News)
Video remarks by Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the Ministerial Roundtable “From Beijing+30 to the Second World Social Summit for Social Development: Accelerating Women’s Empowerment through Social Protection” on the occasion of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), 11 March 2025.
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements)
Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, director of operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell brief the media at the Pentagon, March 17, 2025
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