Trump Leads Biden in Six of Seven Swing States, WSJ Poll Finds
Washington, US (PN/DT) – Former President Donald Trump has a slight lead over or is tied with President Joe Biden in seven swing states, according to new polling by the Wall Street Journal released Tuesday night.
Trump’s lead in six of the seven competitive states varies, from 6 percentage points ahead in North Carolina to just 1 percentage point in Georgia, among surveyed respondents asked whom they’d support in a matchup between the two. Biden is tied with Trump in Wisconsin with 46 percent support each.
The margin of error for each of the states was plus or minus 4 percentage points. The poll was conducted by phone and text from March 17 to 24 and included 600 registered voters each from Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Biden won six of the states in the 2020 presidential election, with only North Carolina going to Trump.
Many of those surveyed remain undecided, ranging from 13 percent in Georgia to eight percent in Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina and Wisconsin.
The survey also asked about both Biden’s and Trump’s approval in office. On average, respondents held a more favorable view of Trump’s time in office, with 51 percent saying they approved of the job he did, compared to 38 percent for Biden.
Pakistan Govt announces four-day holidays for Eidul Fitr
Islamabad, PAKISTAN (TET/DT) – The federal government of Pakistan has officially declared a four-day Eidul Fitr holiday from April 10 to April 13. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has given his approval for the holiday period, allowing citizens to celebrate the festive occasion with their families and loved ones.
The announcement comes as anticipation builds for the sighting of the Shawwal moon, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramazan. If the moon is sighted on April 9, Eidul Fitr will be observed on April 10; otherwise, it will be celebrated on April 11, Express News reported.
Earlier this week, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) released predictions indicating that the Shawwal moon is likely to be sighted on Tuesday, April 9, across the country. According to PMD forecasts, the birth of the Shawwal moon is expected on the night of April 8 at 11:21 pm local time.
On April 9, the moon’s age is estimated to range between 19 to 20 hours, with an anticipated duration of moon sighting after sunset exceeding 50 minutes on the horizon. While clear skies are forecasted for most locations across the southern regions, including Karachi, on April 9, northern areas may experience cloudy conditions during the moon sighting.
In the event that the moon is sighted on April 9, Eidul Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10, ushering in a period of joyous festivities and religious observances for Muslims worldwide.
Eidul Fitr holds immense significance in Islamic tradition, symbolising the culmination of Ramazan’s month-long fasting period. The festival is marked by special prayers, feasting, and the exchange of gifts among family and friends, fostering a sense of unity and goodwill within communities.
Traditionally, Eid holidays commence a day earlier than the anticipated date to allow individuals ample time for preparations and to fully immerse themselves in the spirit of the occasion.
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party calls off Islamabad rally on April 6 to demand Imran Khan’s release
Islamabad, PAKISTAN (PTI) – Citing religious reasons, jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s party has announced cancelling its much-hyped rally that was scheduled to be held here on Saturday to demand the release of the party founder, who has been incarcerated since August last year after his conviction in various cases.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan took to X on Wednesday to inform his party’s supporters that the decision has been taken because of the Laylat-ul-Qadr — the blessed night that Muslims seek in the odd-numbered nights of the last 10 days of Ramzan, Geo News reported.
He also urged the supporters to pray for the release and safety of all party workers and leaders, including Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi.
Last month, the PTI had announced to stage a grand power show at the Parade Ground to ensure 71-year-old Khan’s release, who has been jailed since August last year in different cases ranging from corruption to leaking state secrets.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) had also directed the authorities to grant permission to the party to hold a public gathering in the federal capital.
“One’s right of assembly cannot be taken away,” IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq said on March 27 while hearing PTI’s petition seeking the court’s permission to hold a public rally in Islamabad.
The decision to cancel the rally comes two days after the Islamabad High Court suspended the 14-year sentence given to Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana corruption case.
The two were sentenced to 14 years in jail each by an accountability court on January 31 for alleged corruption in state gifts they got from the state depository, days before the general elections.
They challenged the conviction in the IHC where a two-member bench headed by IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the case.
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On Monday, the Islamabad High Court gave temporary relief to the couple in the case by suspending their sentences and granting them bail in the case.
However, the court announced that their appeals against the conviction would be heard after the Eid festival next month.
But Khan may not be released as he is convicted in other cases and cannot be released until absolved from charges in other cases. Similarly, Bushra is also convicted in another case and may not be released after her sentence has been suspended.
In the Toshakhana corruption case, the former cricketer-turned-politician is accused of retaining expensive state gifts they received during his tenure as Pakistan’s premier.
The conviction of Khan in the Toshakhana case had come a day after he was awarded 10 years in jail in the cipher case on January 30.
Earlier, he was also convicted in a different Toshakhana case in August 2023, leading to his arrest.
The latest conviction was based on the charges of misusing his authority as prime minister to retain gifts he or his spouse got during his tenure. It was filed by the National Accountability Bureau.
The previous Toshakhana graft case was filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan in the charges of hiring the sale of state gifts.
Khan so far has been convicted in four different cases since losing power in April 2022. He has got bail in both Toshakhana cases. PTI GSP AKJ GSP
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Several killed as strongest earthquake in 25 years hits Taiwan
Taipei/Beijing/Tokyo, (EFE) – A strong offshore magnitude-7.2 earthquake on Wednesday morning shook Taiwan, killing at least nine people and sparking tsunami warnings in Japan and the Philippines.
Official sources said over 800 people were injured and 127 remain trapped or stranded as 28 buildings collapsed due to the earthquake and more than 100 aftershocks of various magnitudes.
Local media, citing officials, reported that the dead included a truck driver and two hikers hit by falling rocks at the entrance to Taroko Gorge.
The strongest tremor to hit the island in 25 years struck at 7.58 am, 25 km off the coast of Hualien county, at a depth of 15.5 km, according to Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration (CWA).
The United States Geological Survey (USGS), which monitors seismic activity around the world, put the quake at M7.4 at a depth of 34.8 km.
A man walks past a sign showing a subway train suspension announcement following a magnitude 7.2 earthquake near Hualien, in a subway station in Taipei, Taiwan, 03 April 2024. EFE/EPA/DANIEL CENG
The tremor caused considerable material damage, especially in Hualien, where at least two residential buildings partially collapsed, leaving people trapped inside.
The island experienced 123 aftershocks of varying intensity, including nine with a magnitude between 5 and 6, according to the CWA.
Images released by the state CNA news agency show leaning multi-floor buildings, and rescue services working to evacuate residents.
Photos from around the island also show cars crushed by rockfalls and blocked roads, crumbled buildings, a collapsed construction crane, and damage to a metro track.
Local media also reported a landslide in Xiulin, on the east coast of the island, and the collapse of a warehouse in New Taipei, which caused injuries to at least three people.
The wreckage of a printing company’Äôs factory after it collapsed following a magnitude 7.5 earthquake in New Taipei, Taiwan, 03 April 2024. EFE-EPA/DANIEL CENG
Aftershocks were ongoing, making rescue efforts difficult and causing hundreds of Taiwanese to remain outside instead of returning to their homes.
The quake was also strongly felt in Taipei, where buildings shook for more than a minute, and stones or bricks fell from many buildings, including the national memorial of former president Chiang Kai-shek.
Spanish researcher Rubén Almendros felt the earthquake in the capital’s Nangang district.
“It was the first time in my life that I felt an earthquake of such magnitude. The walls were shaking, books and lamps fell, and, when the main earthquake stopped, we had no electricity or water in the apartment,” he told EFE.
Around 308,200 homes were left without electricity supply, although according to data from the Taiwan Energy Company, the service has already been restored to 70 percent.
Metro lines in Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung were suspended, according to CNA, but most have resumed service, aside from some sections of the tracks in Taipei.
In a Facebook post, President Tsai Ing-wen urged people to stay calm and avoid high-risk areas such as the seaside, mountains, and elevators.
A photo released by The Central News Agency (CNA) shows a collapsed building following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Hualien, Taiwan, 03 April 2024. EFE/EPA/THE CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY TAIWAN OUT / MANDATORY CREDIT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALE
China was ready to provide disaster assistance, said Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the mainland’s Taiwan Affairs Office, according to state media outlet Xinhua.
The large earthquake caused other countries in the region to issue tsunami alerts.
Japanese authorities, who upgraded their estimate of the quake to M7.7, issued a tsunami warning for Okinawa prefecture for waves of up to 3 meters high, which also caused the temporary suspension of flights at Naha airport.
Officials said a 30-centimeter tsunami was observed at Yonaguni Island at 9.18 am, and Miyako Island at 10.50 am, but the advisory was then lifted, according to public broadcaster NHK. Officials warned residents to stay alert as more tremors are possible.
Philippine authorities also warned of “high tsunami waves” and urged people to immediately evacuate from coastal areas to higher ground.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center lifted its warning about 2.5 hours after the earthquake, saying “the tsunami threat has now largely passed.”
The earthquake is believed to be the biggest since the M7.6 temblor on Sep. 21, 1999, killed 2,416 people and destroyed more than 51,000 buildings.
Authorities warned of large aftershocks in the coming days.
Taiwan sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area of great seismic and volcanic activity that is shaken each year by about 7,000 earthquakes, most of them moderate. EFE
‘We’re sorry:’ Israel says attack on aid workers due to mistaken identity
Jerusalem, ISRAEL (EFE) – The Israeli military said Wednesday that the killings of seven food aid workers in airstrikes on Gaza had been the result of a mistaken identity and that “should not have happened.”
Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said in a video message that the strike that killed six World Central Kitchen aid workers and their Palestinian driver on Monday was a “grave mistake.”
People stand near a damaged car of the NGO World Central Kitchen (WCK) along Al Rashid road, between Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, 02 April 2024. EFE-EPA/MOHAMMED SABER
Their vehicles were struck by Israeli drones when they were traveling along a route south of Deir al-Balah as per a plan pre-approved and coordinated with the Israel Defense Forces.
The killings of aid workers sparked a global outcry with some of Israel’s closest allies, including the United States and the United Kingdom, strongly condemning the incident and demanding a probe.
The incident also prompted multiple charities to suspend food deliveries to displaced Palestinians who are on the brink of starvation.
“The IDF completed a preliminary debrief. I want to be very clear, the strike was not carried out with the intention of harming WCK aid workers,” Halevi said.
“It was a mistake that followed a mis-identification at night during the war in a very complex conditions. It shouldn’t have happened.”
The IDF Chief of the General said Israel was at war with Hamas and “not with the people of Gaza.”
“We are sorry for the unintentional harm to the members of WCK. We share the grief of the families as well as the entire World Central Kitchen organization from the bottom of our hearts.”
He said an independent body would investigate the incident thoroughly, promising that the probe would be completed “in the next coming days.”
The non-profit group said its team had been traveling in a convoy branded with the WCK logo, and despite coordinating movements with the IDF, it was hit as it was leaving a Deir al-Balah warehouse.
The workers had unloaded more than 100 tons of humanitarian food aid brought to Gaza by sea.
The seven killed were from Australia, Poland, the United Kingdom, a dual citizen of the US and Canada, and Palestine, WCK said. EFE
Seven food aid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza, says NGO
Los Angeles/Sydney (EFE) – Seven food aid workers have been killed in an alleged Israeli air strike on its convoy in Gaza, American NGO World Central Kitchen (WCK) said early Tuesday.
Late Monday, the WCK said it was “aware of reports” that members of its team had “been killed in an IDF [Israel Defense Forces] attack” and a Palestinian driver and four foreign staff had been confirmed dead by the Hamas government’s Gaza media office.
However, a later statement from the WCK said it was “devastated to confirm seven members of our team have been killed in an IDF strike in Gaza.”
The team had been traveling in a convoy branded with the WCK logo, it said, and despite coordinating movements with the IDF, it was hit as it was leaving a Deir al-Balah warehouse, where the team had unloaded more than 100 tons of humanitarian food aid brought to Gaza by sea.
The seven killed were from Australia, Poland, the United Kingdom, a dual citizen of the US and Canada, and Palestine, WCK said.
Destroyed cars of the NGO World Central Kitchen (WCK) sit along Al Rashid road, between Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, 02 April 2024. EFE/EPA/MOHAMMED SABER
“I am heartbroken and appalled that we – World Central Kitchen and the world – lost beautiful lives today because of a targeted attack by the IDF,” said WCK CEO Erin Gore in a statement.
“This is not only an attack against WCK, this is an attack on humanitarian organizations showing up in the most dire of situations where food is being used as a weapon of war. This is unforgivable.”
The NGO has now paused its operations in the region.
The four are believed to be the first foreign aid workers killed in Gaza since the war began on Oct. 7, and which has already killed more than 32,800 people in the territory, most of them women and children.
At least some of the bodies were transferred to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, according to medical sources and footage posted to social media in which several were wearing black bulletproof vests and helmets, with the WCK logo on their clothing. The footage also showed medics displaying the passports of the staff.
The IDF said it was “conducting a thorough review at the highest levels to understand the circumstances of this tragic incident,” and that it has worked “closely with WCK in their vital efforts to provide food and humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.”
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese named the Australian killed as Zomi Frankcom and demanded full accountability from Israel.
Clothes of members of the NGO World Central Kitchen (WCK) are seen inside their destroyed car along Al Rashid road, between Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, 02 April 2024. EFE/EPA/MOHAMMED SABER EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED SABER
“Those doing humanitarian work and civilians need to be provided with protection,” he said at a press conference.
“This news today is tragic (…) We want full accountability for this, this is a tragedy that should never have occurred.”
Albanese said the Department of Foreign Affairs had requested a call-in from the Israeli ambassador and that Canberra had contacted the Israeli government directly.
WCK founder and Spanish chef José Andrés said on X late Monday that the WCK “lost several of our sisters and brothers in an IDF air strike in Gaza.”
“I am heartbroken and grieving for their families and friends and our whole WCK family. These are people … angels … I served alongside in Ukraine, Gaza, Turkey, Morocco, Bahamas, Indonesia. They are not faceless … they are not nameless,” he wrote.
On Mar. 15, WCK participated in the delivery of 200 tons of food and water to Gaza, inaugurating a maritime corridor aboard the Open Arms ship, despite calls from the international community and other humanitarian organizations that only the mass arrival of food by land will alleviate an imminent famine in Gaza. EFE
Iran says US responsible for deadly attack on its Syria consulate
Tehran, IRAN (EFE) – Iran on Tuesday pointed the finger at the United States for an airstrike that razed its consulate in Syria and killed two Iranian generals and five Revolutionary Guard officers in Damascus.
Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian summoned the Swiss ambassador, who represents the US in Tehran, to deliver a stern message regarding the assault on Monday in the Syrian capital.
While Iran and Syria have accused Israel of the strike, Amir-Abdollahian squarely placed the blame on the US, highlighting it as Israel’s primary ally and arms provider.
He said he discussed the magnitude of “the terrorist attack and the crimes committed by the Israeli regime” with the Swiss ambassador, “with a focus on emphasizing the responsibility of the American government.”
“An important message has been conveyed to the American government, given its support for the Zionist regime. America must be held accountable.”
Describing the attack as a “violation of all international obligations and conventions,” the foreign minister urged a “serious response” from the international community.
The airstrike leveled the Iranian consulate building in Damascus, claiming the lives of seven Revolutionary Guard members, including Brigadier General Mohammed Reza Zahedi, chief of the Quds Force in Syria and Lebanon, and his deputy, Brigadier General Mohammed Hadi Haj Rahimi.
It marked the deadliest assault on Iranian military personnel in Syria this year.
“This is perhaps the first time that the Zionist regime allows itself to attack an official building of the Islamic Republic of Iran embassy, which had the flag of the Islamic Republic raised on top of it,” said Akbari, vowing a “decisive response.”
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani warned that Tehran reserved “the right to take reciprocal measures and will decide the type of response and punishment against the aggressor.”
Iran has been a pivotal ally of Damascus in the Syrian conflict, deploying troops, and military advisers, and extending economic and political support to its key regional ally.
On the other hand, the bitter ties between Iran and Israel have escalated, characterized by mutual existential threats, as they vie for regional hegemony and engage in covert confrontations, including cyberattacks, assassinations, and sabotage. EFE
2024’s Easter is March 31 this year, What is the meaning of Easter Eggs
New Delhi, INDIA (DT/AP) – On Easter morning, many Christians wake before dawn to celebrate their belief in the resurrection of Jesus, the son of God — as the sun rises.
They gather outside on beaches and church lawns, in local cemeteries and national parks, marking the holy day at the very core of Christianity. For the majority of the world’s Christians, Easter Sunday — and in turn, the sunrise service tradition — will be observed on March 31 this year.
Easter is not a fixed date. It swings between March 22 and April 25 based on a calendar calculation involving the moon.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops explains further: “Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon, which is the first full moon occurring either on or after the spring equinox (March 21).”
That means sunrise service attendees will be waking up early on the last day of March this year.
What is the meaning of Easter Eggs
Regardless of religious affiliation, Easter is a time marked by traditions that have origins in non-Christian, pagan, or secular customs. Many individuals who do not follow Christianity still partake in these traditions while focusing less on the religious context of the holiday.
One such example is the tradition of Easter eggs, along with associated activities like egg rolling and egg decoration. Eggs historically symbolized fertility and new life in pagan practices that predate Christianity. The incorporation of egg decorating into Easter festivities may be a nod to the religious significance of the holiday, specifically Jesus’ resurrection or symbolic rebirth.
Another common practice during Easter is egg hunts, where decorated eggs are hidden for children to find. One of the most renowned Easter events for children is the White House Easter Egg Roll, an annual tradition where children roll Easter eggs down Capitol Hill.
What is mean of Easter Bunny
In certain households, children wake up on Easter Sunday to find candy and chocolate eggs delivered by a character known as the Easter Bunny. These treats often come nestled in an Easter basket.
The exact origins of the Easter Bunny tradition remain unclear, but some historians suggest it came to America with German immigrants during the 1700s. Rabbits are often associated with fertility in various cultures, making the appearance of baby bunnies in spring symbolic of birth and rejuvenation.
Interestingly, some Protestant Christian denominations, such as Lutherans and Quakers, have chosen to discontinue several Easter traditions due to their pagan origins. Nevertheless, many religious Easter observers continue to embrace these traditions as part of their celebrations.
Easter foods are rich in symbolism, too. Lamb is a common dish for Easter dinner, with historical ties to Jewish traditions where lambs were sacrificial animals. This association is further linked to Passover, and the phrase “lamb of God” is sometimes used in reference to Jesus and the sacrificial nature of his death.
Today, Easter is a commercial event as well as a religious holiday, marked by high sales for greeting cards, candies (such as Peeps, chocolate eggs and chocolate Easter bunnies) and other gifts.
Religious Tradition of the Easter
The New Testament of the Bible narrates the resurrection of Jesus, a pivotal event that forms the cornerstone of Christian faith. Consequently, Easter holds immense significance on the Christian calendar.
As per the New Testament accounts, Jesus was apprehended by Roman authorities primarily due to his assertion of being the “Son of God,” although historians debate this motive, suggesting that the Romans may have perceived him as a threat to their rule.
Greece was illuminated on Easter Eve last year in 2023. Photo: Georgios Tsichlis/Shutterstock
Pontius Pilate, the Roman prefect in Judea from A.D. 26 to 36, sentenced Jesus to death by crucifixion. This event, commemorated as Good Friday in Christianity (observed the Friday before Easter), was followed by his resurrection three days later. The gospel authors assert that this resurrection validates Jesus’ divine nature as the Son of God.
All four gospels in the New Testament—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—affirm that believers in Jesus’ death and resurrection receive “the gift of eternal life.” This promise signifies that those with faith will be welcomed into the “Kingdom of Heaven” upon their earthly passing.
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8 migrants apparently from Asia die in apparent boat accident off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The bodies of eight migrants, apparently from Asia, were found after a boat accident off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast, authorities said Friday.
Prosecutors in the southern state of Oaxaca said one survivor, an Asian man, was located. Based on preliminary investigations, the dead appeared to have been from Asia, they said.
The bodies were found near a beach in the town of Playa Vicente, which is about 250 miles (400 kilometers) east of Mexico’s border with Guatemala. The causes of the boat accident were under investigation.
The area is a key route for migrants seeking to cross Mexico to reach the U.S. border. Most migrants travel by land, but some pay to make the journey by sea seeking to avoid immigration checkpoints inside Mexico.
Antigua and Barbuda Takes Center Stage in Global Climate Action with Landmark ICJ Submissions
The Hague, NETHERLANDS (DT) — Antigua and Barbuda, a resilient small island nation in the Caribbean, has catapulted onto the global stage in its pursuit of climate justice. Today, the country made history by submitting written arguments to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), seeking an Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. This pivotal move signals the first step in a legal process aimed at obtaining a clear framework of obligations for nations amidst the escalating climate crisis.
Navigating legal strategies during a climate crisis
Antigua and Barbuda sees this Advisory Opinion as an opportunity for the ICJ to delineate the imperative for States to elevate their climate ambitions and intensify efforts in critical areas of mitigation, adaptation, finance, and technical support.
Hon. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, lauded the advocacy efforts of small island developing states like Vanuatu and Tuvalu, emphasizing their pivotal role in championing this cause and notes that “there needs to be fair and equitable treatment of nations disproportionately impacted by climate change despite minimal contributions to its genesis. This is the essence of climate justice.”
Worldwide backing for climate activism
Ambassador Boris Latour of Antigua and Barbuda emphasized the existential threat facing small island states, remarking, “Without urgent climate action, most, if not all, island states will disappear. This historic submission underscores our nation’s steadfast commitment to safeguarding our planet for future generations and reaffirms our dedication to multilateralism and the rule of law.”
Ambassador Boris Latour of Antigua and Barbuda addresses the press after a meeting at the ICJ. Photo : Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda to France
He emphasized the critical need to utilize every available avenue to address this crisis with urgency. This landmark submission not only highlights the urgency of climate action but also signifies a historic moment for Antigua and Barbuda and many other developing nations participating in ICJ proceedings for the first time.
Existential peril faced by small island nations
The gravity of the climate crisis reverberates globally, transcending geographical boundaries and necessitating collective action. The outcomes of this legal process will shape international efforts to combat climate change, ensuring equitable treatment for nations disproportionately impacted by its effects.
Antigua and Barbuda acknowledges the legal expertise provided by Sidley Austin LLP, enabling its participation in these proceedings. Additionally, the state is represented within the Commission of Small Island States (COSIS), amplifying its voice on the international stage.
While initiated by Vanuatu and adopted by the UN General Assembly on March 29, 2023, the pursuit of an Advisory Opinion on climate obligations underscores a shared global responsibility.
The submissions from diverse nations underscore the universal significance of climate justice and the imperative for concerted action. With the guidance of H.E. Boris Latour, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the UNOG and UNOV, the delegation from Antigua and Barbuda include:
H.E. Colin Murdoch, Ambassador and Permanent Observer of OECS to the UNOG Mr. Zachary Phillips, Agent to ICJ for Antigua and Barbuda in the Advisory Opinion proceedings, Mr. Timothée Bauer, Deputy Permanent Representative in the Permanent Mission of Antigua and Barbuda to UNOG and UNOV, Mr. Joel Richards, Counsellor in the OECS Permanent Mission to the UNOG.
