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Germany, seven countries reject any disruption of navigation through Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb
Germany and seven other countries declared that any disruption of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait — whether by force, threat, or the imposition of unlawful tolls or transit conditions — is unacceptable and threatens the security and prosperity of all, particularly the world's most vulnerable.The statement was issued by the German Federal Foreign Office following the second meeting of foreign ministers and senior representatives from European and Indo-Pacific partner countries, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting brought together Australia, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, the Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom.The participants reaffirmed their commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), noting that the strategic environment has become increasingly volatile and fragmented since their previous meeting in September 2025.They stressed that their cooperation is grounded in democracy, the rule of law, human rights and international law, and that greater cohesion among them contributes to peace, stability, sustainability and prosperity across Europe and the Indo-Pacific. They also called on UN member states to contribute to these efforts.The participants pledged to uphold and reinforce the rules-based multilateral order anchored in international law and the UN Charter, including international judicial institutions, and to pursue UN reform aimed at enhancing the organization's effectiveness and resilience.They further underscored the close interconnection between security and prosperity in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, and pledged to enhance cooperation in addressing shared challenges, counter hybrid threats across all domains, and strengthen the resilience of their societies. Source link
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“I’ve always wanted to play for South Africa and I love playing for my country,” says David Miller. * Miller says he remains available for South Africa selection despite losing national contract* Series against Australia starts in Durban on Thursday* Miller averages 57.38 against Australia in 28 ODIs with three centuries David Miller is looking forward to a reunion with Australia in the three-match one-day international series starting in Durban on Thursday, and while he is disappointed to have lost his national contract, remains committed to playing for South Africa.The swashbuckling left-handed middle-order batter has an excellent record against the Australians in the format with three centuries and an average of 57.38 from 28 matches.His highest score in ODIs of 139 came against Australia in Hobart in 2018.”I do enjoy playing against Australia,” Miller told reporters on Tuesday. “They have always been a really competitive team with incredibly skilled individual players.”For me personally, you always want to be playing against the best. Playing against teams and players like that raises your standards and tests you, which is always nice.” MILLER EXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENTThe 37-year-old admits he was disappointed to lose his national contract ahead of the 2027 World Cup that South Africa will host with Namibia and Zimbabwe.”Although I play in a lot of (Twenty20) leagues, I’ve always wanted to play for South Africa and I love playing for my country,” Miller said. “Nothing has changed in that regard. I’ve just lost my contract, but I still make myself available. If I’m selected, I’ll play. It’s about making sure everything is communicated properly.”There is obviously healthy competition at the moment, with a lot of youngsters coming through. I’m well aware of that and it’s great to have that competition because it encourages growth.”South Africa have had much World Cup disappointment in the past but Miller is hopeful that next year they can end a series of failures that has defined the side.”We’ve played really good cricket over the last couple of years and we’ve done really well in World Cups. We haven’t won one, obviously, but we’ve certainly been knocking on the door,” Miller said.”Sometimes, when you strive too hard for something, mistakes can creep in. You can become a little frantic and stop thinking clearly.” Related Story Source link
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