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US announces sanctions against human rights abusers in Iran
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Responding to a query over supporting protesters in Iran, Sullivan said, "We have had a drumbeat of announcements relative to sanctions against those who are perpetrating these gross human rights abuses and this repression. We haven't just done so ourselves, we have coordinated and aligned
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Kerala CM inaugurates Kochi Muziris Biennale, lashes out at 'forces trying
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Themed 'In our veins flow ink and fire', the biennale is to showcase more than 200 main artworks of 90 artists from about 40 different countries, across the 14 venues, until April 10, 2023.
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From skating to church to enjoying saunas: 5 unusual ways Christmas is cel
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Christmas is a beloved festival which is celebrated in a variety of different ways across different countries of the world. Here are 5 unique ways the birthday of Jesus Christ is observed across borders.
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Developed nations not sincere about keeping promises on climate: Jaishanka
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that developed countries keep promising about tackling climate change but are not sincere about keeping them and are unwilling to "walk the talk."
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Asia Rugby 7's Championship: Indian U18 Girls team wins silver
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Asia Rugby 7's Championship was held on the 10th and the 11th of December with five countries participating in the girls' pool and eight countries participating in the boys' pool.
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International Esports Federation picks Big Bang Media for Asia Open Esport
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
One of the biggest esports tournaments ever held, the Asia Open shall see the participation of close to 40 countries across Asia and the Middle East, providing gamers with an unprecedented platform to compete and build communities internationally.
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PM Modi believes greatest challenge can be solved by working together: G20
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
In a briefing about the G20 summit in Mumbai, Kant said, "PM Modi has set the narrative for our presidency. He has said that the greatest challenges we face today can only be solved by working together. Our first concern should be towards those whose need is greatest which means citizens, an
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Uyghur groups ask world leaders to recognize December 9 as Uyghur Genocide
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Uyghur organizations from 20 countries have asked global leaders to take action to end the Chinese government's human rights atrocities against the predominantly Muslim Uyghurs.
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Mumbai to host Optimist Asian and Oceanian Yachting Championship 2022
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
In all 105 competitive sailors from 13 countries in the Asian and Oceania region will be seen in action during the week-long event. These sailors, boys and girls upto the age of 15, hail from the USA, Belgium, Mauritius and Turkey.
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First meeting of G20 Development Working Group to be held in Mumbai from D
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The first meeting of the Development Working Group (DWG) under India's G20 Presidency is taking place in Mumbai from December 13-16, 2022. G20 Members, Guest countries and invited International Organizations would be attending the meeting in person.
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Russia once again backs India's permanent membership at UNSC
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
"I think that India is currently one of the leading countries in terms of economic growth, maybe even the leader. Its population will soon be bigger than that of any other country. New Delhi has vast diplomatic experience in settling various kinds of problems, as well as authority and a r
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78-year-old Telangana man has collection of stamps, coins from over 200 co
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Durga NB Dara, who is collecting stamps since high school, has coins and stamps from more than 200 countries that are as old as the 1800s.
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