Feb 28, 2026
Antonio Guterres, ceasefire call, de-escalation efforts, diplomatic negotiations, global peace and security, international law, Iran conflict, Israel Iran crisis, Middle East escalation, military escalation Middle East, New York UN Headquarters, regional stability, Security Council response, UN Charter, UN Secretary-General, UN statement February 2026, united nations, United States Iran tensions
by Luiz Rampelotto NEW YORK, February 28, 2026 — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday strongly condemned the latest military escalation involving the United States, Israel and Iran, warning that continued hostilities could destabilize the wider Middle East and pose serious risks to international peace and security. In a statement issued from UN Headquarters in New York, the Secretary-General criticized the use of force by the United States and Israel against Iran, as well as Iran’s subsequent retaliation across the region. He said the cycle of military action and counteraction undermines the core principles of the international system established [Read More]
Feb 23, 2026
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The ink is barely dry on the Getty-Shutterstock merger, and the predictable narrative is one of doom and gloom. A $3.7 billion behemoth now bestrides the world of stock photography, and the little guy — the freelance photographer — is supposed to be terrified. More consolidation, less competition, and an even smaller slice of the pie. But what if that’s the wrong story? What if this merger is actually the catalyst for a revolution that’s been simmering for years? While the giants focus on shareholder value, a powerful, decentralized counter-movement is exploding, and it’s happening in the one place [Read More]
Aug 30, 2025
City Hall, crime policy, Curtis Sliwa, DSA, Eric Adams, gang task force, gang violence, Gracie Mansion, Guardian Angels, law and order, mayoral election, New York politics, NYC mayoral race 2025, NYPD, press conference NYC, public safety plan, victims of violence, Zohran Mamdani
NEW YORK CITY – August 30, 2025: New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa held a fiery press conference outside Gracie Mansion this morning, condemning Mayor Eric Adams’s decision to meet privately with reputed gang leaders inside the official residence. Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels and a longtime opponent of gang violence, accused Adams of “surrendering the city to criminals and thugs.” He argued that the closed-door talks send the wrong message to families and victims of gang-related crime across the five boroughs. “Instead of honoring the countless children who fought to escape the grip of gangs, Adams insults [Read More]
