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Red Sea: United Nations-led mission to offload decaying supertanker carryi
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
If a spill occurs, it would shut down Yemeni ports that its people rely on for food aid and fuel, impacting 17 million people during an ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by the country’s civil war and a Saudi-led military assault on the country. Oil could bleed all the way to the African co
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Govt in talks to shift grounded aircraft from Delhi airport ahead of G20 S
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The move comes as India prepares to welcome all the heads-of-state of the G20 countries and invited nations, necessitating ample parking space for the special aircraft during the summit. The G20 summit in Delhi has garnered significant attention, with dignitaries from across the globe set
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Sudan: Rights groups call for investigation against war crimes
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In a joint statement issued Saturday, the rights groups demanded an immediate investigation into the alleged violations and for the referral of the matter to the International Criminal Court through the United Nations Security Council, VOA reported.
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At least five killed in clashes in Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
At least five people have been killed in massive clashes that took place in a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon on Sunday, Al Jazeera reported citing the officials.
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West African nations impose economic, travel sanctions on Niger's coup lea
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Imposing economic and travel sanctions on the Niger milkitary coup leaders on Sunday, the West African nations have threatened to use force if country's President Mohamed Bazoum is not reinstated within a week, reported Al Jazeera.
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Strengthening Indo-Japan partnership: A shared vision for free, prosperous
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The cooperation between India and Japan continues to deepen over time as the two nations share historical linkages with exchanges between the two countries being traced to the 6th century when Buddhism was introduced in Japan.
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UN to reduce food aid, cash payments to Afghanistan amid 'crippling fundin
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The United Nations’ World Food Program claimed that at least 38 out of 86 countries, including Afghanistan, where the WFP operates have either witnessed cuts in aid or have plans to do so shortly, reported Khaama Press.
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India rose to occasion during COVID-19 pandemic when other nations were on
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said Indian society rose to the occasion during the Covid-19 pandemic when people in other countries were on the verge of breaking down.
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Pope Francis urges Russia to rejoin Black Sea Grain initiative
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Pope Francis on Sunday urged Russia to rejoin the Black Sea Grain initiative to allow the export of Ukrainian grain to international markets.
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Bhutan, United Nations Development Programme commemorate 50 years of partn
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In Bhutan, UNDP has been working since 1973 and their enduring friendship has showcased exceptional progress and uplift for the Bhutanese people.
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EU, African Union put pressure on Niger’s coup leaders to end regime
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The European Union (EU) has decided to cut off financial support to Niger following the military coup there and in a similar reaction, the African Union has also called on the Nigerien military to "return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority," Al Jazeera reported.
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FAO welcomes EU contribution of Euro 25 mn to advance wildlife conservatio
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed Euro 25 million in additional funding from the European Union (EU) to extend and scale up the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme.
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