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In response to Red Sea crisis, US designates Yemen's Houthis as 'global te
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The United States has announced the designation of Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist in response to their continuing threats and attacks.
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Afghanistan: UNICEF announces it will establish thousands of educational c
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), has declared that it will shortly open approximately a thousand educational classes in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported.
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Pakistan receives tranche of USD 700 mn from IMF amid economic crisis
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The loan was approved after the IMF Executive Board completed its first review last week, bringing the total disbursements under the USD 3 billion Standby Arrangement (SBA) to about USD 1.9 billion.
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Davos 2024: Climate imperatives centre stage as global leaders wrestle wit
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
With COP28 fresh in memory and the climate crisis topping the list of the next decade's biggest risks, governments and business leaders face monumental tasks amid deepening international divisions.
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Baloch activists meet with UN officials; discuss human rights crisis in Ba
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
As the protest continues for over 50 days against the Baloch-enforced disappearances, Baloch activists Mahrang Baloch and Sammi Deen Baloch met with United Nations officials and discussed the ongoing human rights situation in Balochistan, as reported by the Balochistan Post.
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Jaishankar highlights "visible humanitarian crisis" in Middle East, stress
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The EAM also expressed India's unwavering stance against terrorism, emphasising its commitment to addressing the humanitarian aspects of the crisis, particularly the impact on women and children.
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Religious scholars, tribal elders call for reopening of schools for Afghan
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Taliban has been called upon by religious scholars and tribal leaders to open the country's institutions and universities to women right away, as their basic right to attain education continues to remain compromised, TOLOnews reported.
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Canada plans cap on international students amid housing crisis
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Amid the growing unemployment and housing crisis in Canada, Immigration Minister Marc Miller on Saturday said in the next few months, he will be looking at the possibility of putting a cap on the number of international students living in the country, CTV News reported on Saturday.
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Jehangir Hospital Tackles Rising Digestive Health Concerns with Comprehens
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], January 13: Amidst a burgeoning health crisis, taking proactive measures to combat the surging prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases is imperative. A recent survey on primary healthcare in the country by ASSOCHAM has identified digestive disorders as the top
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Chinese exports dip 4.6 pc after seven years amid economic crisis
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Amid the economic crisis, Chinese exports saw a downfall for the first time since 2016 after global demand for Chinese-made goods slowed in 2023, CNN reported citing the Customs data released on Friday.
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As humanitarian crisis worsens, 85 per cent of Afghans living on less than
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in a report highlighted that Afghans are dealing with extreme hardships, and approximately 85 per cent of them live on less than one dollar a day, as reported by TOLO News.
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Inter-ministerial meeting convened to address trade impact of Red Sea cris
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Senior officials from five key ministries, including External Affairs, Defence, Shipping, Finance, and Commerce, are set to participate in the discussions aimed at minimising the trade disruptions caused by the crisis.
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