Switzerland wants vaccines for poorer countries: Swiss Envoy on US supporting IP waiver
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Switzerland wants vaccines for poorer countries: Swiss Envoy on US supporting IP waiver
Speaking on United States of America (USA) supporting intellectual property rights (IPR) waiver for COVID vaccines, Dr. Ralf Heckner, Ambassador of Switzerland to India on May 07 said Swiss authorities will look into it and then take a decision, but also underlined that the country is in favour of poorer countries getting vaccines.
"When it comes to US position that changed, we have new situation when it comes to WTO in Geneva and I know that Swiss authorities will look into it this new situation and then take a decision.
We've to wait for that but when it comes to Switzerland we've an objective to get vaccines out especially to countries that are financially in a less privileged position than Switzerland.
We're part of COVAX alliance that is financing vaccines for poorer countries," Heckner said in an exclusive with ANI.
US Vetoes Resolution , to Grant Palestine , Full UN Membership.
On April 18, the United States vetoed a United Nations
resolution that would have allowed Palestine
to become a full United Nations member. .
Associated Press reports that the
widely-supported resolution was backed
by 12 of 15 Security Council members. .
The United Kingdom and Switzerland
both abstained from the vote,
while the U.S. opposed the measure.
AP reports that Palestine's broad support reflects the
growing international concern for Palestinians facing
a humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
AP reports that Palestine's broad support reflects the
growing international concern for Palestinians facing
a humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
The resolution would have made Palestine
the 194th member of the United Nations. .
Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood stressed to the
Security Council that the U.S. veto of the resolution... .
... “does not reflect opposition to Palestinian statehood
but instead is an acknowledgment that it will only
come from direct negotiations between the parties.”.
Similarly, deputy State Department
spokesman Vedant Patel said that the U.S. has...
... “been very clear consistently that premature actions
in New York — even with the best intentions — will
not achieve statehood for the Palestinian people.”.
In response to the failed vote, Palestinian U.N.
Ambassador Riyad Mansour told the council that
the decision would not deter the Palestinian people.
The fact that this resolution did not
pass will not break our will and it
will not defeat our determination, Riyad Mansour, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador, via Associated Press.
We will not stop in our effort.
The state of Palestine is inevitable.
It is real. Perhaps they see it as
far away, but we see it as near, Riyad Mansour, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador, via Associated Press
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Amid rising tensions in the West Asia region, Iran has conveyed a message to the US through Switzerland, cautioning that its bases could become targets if Washington supports Israel's retaliatory actions. President Joe Biden, on Saturday, praised American forces for their assistance in intercepting "nearly all" of the drones and missiles launched by Iran, pledging to coordinate an international response to Tehran's unprecedented attack. The Pentagon confirmed that its forces intercepted "dozens of missiles" and drones launched from various locations including Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, aimed at Israel.
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In this edition of State of the Union, we focus on the climate ruling against Switzerland, fairness in the European election campaign and the new EU Migration and Asylum Pact
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International Court Rules Against, Switzerland for Climate-Related , Human Rights Violations.
On April 9, an international court in France
ruled that Switzerland's inability to address
the climate crisis was a violation of human rights.
CNN reports that the ruling represents
a landmark climate decree that
could have a global impact.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in favor
of over 2,000 Swiss women who argue that the government
has failed to take action to stop climate change.
The ECHR determined that there were "critical gaps"
in Switzerland's efforts to reduce emissions, citing
the government's failure to meet past climate goals. .
The court ruled that the country's failures amount
to a breach of the women's protection from , “the serious adverse effects of climate change
on lives, health, well-being and quality of life.".
CNN reports that the ruling marks
the first time the ECHR has made
an official ruling on climate litigation. .
Today’s rulings against Switzerland
sets a historic precedent that
applies to all European countries. , Gerry Liston, Lawyer at Global Legal Action Network, via CNN.
It means that all European
countries must urgently revise
their targets so that they are
science-based and aligned to
1.5 degrees. This is a massive
win for all generations, Gerry Liston, Lawyer at Global Legal Action Network, via CNN.
The ruling forces Switzerland to more rapidly reduce
the country's reliance on fossil fuels, which have
been identified as a main driver of climate change.
CNN reports that the ruling comes as the world
remains off course for reaching climate goals aimed at
cutting emissions and avoiding catastrophic warming.
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Mary Ng, Canada's Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade, and Economic Development, plans to engage with Indian Minister Piyush Goyal during the WTO ministerial meet in Abu Dhabi. Discussions on the Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA) have stalled since August. Despite setbacks, Ng expresses optimism, highlighting ongoing trade-related engagements between Canadian and Indian officials to strengthen bilateral relations.
#MaryNG #Canada #CanadaIndia #PiyushGoyal #JustinTrudeau #AbuDhabi #WTO #EPTA #Nijjar #Trudeau #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Ahead of a planned tractor march by BKU and SKM, Noida Police issues a traffic advisory for potential disruptions at Delhi-Noida borders. Prohibitory orders under Section 144 are in place, with additional personnel deployed. Alternative routes advised; farmers halt march towards Delhi. SKM observes 'Quit WTO Day', demanding agriculture's exclusion from WTO discussions.
#FarmersProtest #FarmerProtests2024 #KisanAndolan #BKU #SKM #NoidaPolice #DelhiPolice #DilliChalo #WTO #Indianews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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From the most complicated watch ever made to the thinnest, brands are outdoing themselves at Watches and Wonders in Geneva. We asked some exhibiting maisons about the timepieces that set them apart.
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Some of the world's finest timepieces are on show this week at Watches and Wonders. The world's largest watchmaking gathering opened its doors on Tuesday at Geneva's Palexpo.
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