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Managing Director, Common Fund for Commodities (CFC), a UN affiliated international financial organisation devoted to poverty alleviation and bridging. 08/04/20

[Al Jazeera Breaking News @AJENews]

Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has described the five permanent members of the UN Security Council as “Lords of War.”

He called on them to stop acting like “emperors” and waging war on poorer countries.

[Dr Andreas Krieg @andreas_krieg]

The Iran war has exposed a widening fault line at the heart of the Gulf. Once close partners, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are now competing for economic dominance, regional influence and control of vital trade routes.

From Yemen and Socotra to Sudan and Somaliland, the two powers are pursuing fundamentally different strategies. Riyadh largely backs recognised governments, while Abu Dhabi has built networks of armed non-state actors and strategic footholds across the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa. Their opposing relationships with Israel, Pakistan and the United States are pushing them further apart.

In this video, Gulf security experts @andreas_krieg And @Cinzia_Bianco explain how the war has shattered confidence in the US-led regional order, accelerated the Saudi–Emirati rivalry and raised new questions about nuclear proliferation, military alliances and the future balance of power.

Can the Gulf monarchies overcome their differences, or are these prisoners of geography heading towards a permanent strategic divide?

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Dealing with difficult people may be hazardous to your health.

Data: Each additional "hassler" in your network predicts 1.5% faster biological aging—and worse health a year later. Non-spouse family hasslers are the most problematic.

Some ties aren't worth the toll they take.

[benas @benasbd]

@RnaudBertrand STAY WELL PLEAE. THE WORLD NEEDS YOU.

[benas @benasbd]

Our thoughts adn prayers with #Japan and their people. https://t.co/DqKJczbYV0

[Juez Central @Juezcentral]

Nico Williams es campeón del mundo. Y tras la premiación, va directo a la tribuna a entregarle la medalla a su madre. Ella, que en 1994 salió de Ghana y cruzó parte del Sahara para poder llegar a España en busca de nuevas oportunidades.

Una campeona más.

[United Nations @UN]

In Bangladesh, heavy rains, floods and landslides have affected more than one million people over the past week.

The UN and partners are racing to provide clean water, food, shelter, health services and other vital support to the most vulnerable families.

[benas @benasbd]

@halhjri14 May Allah bless him with the jannat.

[Lin Jian 林剑 @SpoxCHN_LinJian]

29 countries, including China, Kazakhstan, Laos, Pakistan, Russia and Indonesia, signed the Agreement on the Establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) in Shanghai.

🔗https://t.co/RgDQVj4b5Y

[benas @benasbd]

A pleasure to welcome H.E. Akan Rakhmetullin, Ambassador of #Kazakhstan to the #Netherlands, to the #CFC in Amsterdam. We discussed sustainable commodity finance, value addition, SME financing and improving livelihoods for smallholder farmers.@ARakhmetullin, #Kazakhstan #CFC

[benas @benasbd]

@JonFDanilowicz Wish he was there for a few more days to see the changes in Bangladesh, a country he was so in love with for his whole life.

[Jon Danilowicz @JonFDanilowicz]

For those interested in joining on line:

https://t.co/Dpe8TkvxnP

[benas @benasbd]

@JonFDanilowicz @AtlanticCouncil Heartiest congratulations on this well-deserved appointment! Your wealth of experience and strategic insight will make a valuable contribution. Bangladesh needs your expertise and leadership so that our nation not only fulfills but surpasses the aspirations of its people.

[benas @benasbd]

🟡 An abrupt ending https://t.co/rP6Zxfk2dc

[benas @benasbd]

I had the honour of signing the Book of Condolences at the Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in The Hague following the passing of former President H.E. Abdrabu Mansour Hadi. May his legacy continue to inspire efforts towards peace, unity, and stability in Yemen. @YemEmbassyNL

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Congratulations to Dr. Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh on his election as President of the 81st #UNGA session. We will benefit enormously from his remarkable political & diplomatic experience.

I thank the current @UN_PGA Annalena Baerbock of Germany for her outstanding leadership, wisdom, guidance &commitment to the @UN & multilateral solutions.

[benas @benasbd]

The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) warmly welcomes the G77 and China call for increased voluntary contributions. At a time of mounting uncertainty, the Sevilla Outcome opened the door; the G77 and China have now invited the world to walk through it. #G77 #CFC #CommodityMarkets

[Annalena Baerbock @UN_PGA]

Congratulations to H.E. Mr. Khalilur Rahman on his election as President of the General Assembly at its 81st session! At a time when the UN is facing immense pressure, the role of the PGA is no longer simply procedural. I wish the PGA-elect nothing but success in guiding the work of all 193 Member States and defending the UN and its Charter during a particularly consequential 81st session.

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

#BREAKING
Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh ELECTED as President of the General Assembly at its 81th session (Sep 2026-Sep 2027) @UN_PGA

Total ballots: 190
Abstentions: 0

Votes obtained
Khalilur Rahman: 99
Andreas S. Kakouris: 91

[benas @benasbd]

Kudos to @DiplomatMagazine and to Amb. Malaya, who put diplomatic acumen on full display — from playing the piano to masterfully hosting diplomats and dignitaries from across the world. A memorable celebration of friendship, culture, and diplomacy.@malaya_ed

[benas @benasbd]

A brilliant evening marking the 75th Anniversary of Philippines–Netherlands relations with Secretary General @ChristiaanRebergen as Chief Guest. An epitome of diplomacy through music, where a packed audience was captivated by the magnificent soprano Rachelle Gerodias. @malaya_ed