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New UN report highlights rights abuses in Afghanistan since Taliban takeov
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 20 (ANI): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Wednesday released a report outlining the human rights situation in Afghanistan over the 10 months since the Taliban takeover.
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UN chief appoints new deputy special representative for Iraq
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New York City [US], July 20 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday announced the appointment of Ghulam Mohammad Isaczai of Afghanistan as his new deputy special representative for Iraq in the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).
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ISL: Morocco international Noah Sadaoui signs two-year deal with FC Goa
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Sadaoui has so far made four appearances for the Moroccan National Team, starting in both the semi-finals and the final of the 2020 African Nations Championship, helping Morocco to the crown
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Research discovers new method of revealing illegal and informal mercury tr
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Ibaraki [Japan], July 19 (ANI): The Minamata Convention (MC) strives to prohibit and limit mercury commerce, a very dangerous contaminant. While the majority of nations participating in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), the leading source of mercury contamination, are MC parties,
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UN chief calls for bold, coordinated responses to global food crisis
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New York [US], July 19 (ANI/Xinhua): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for bold and coordinated responses to solve the ongoing global food crisis.
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UN chief calls for action to honour Nelson Mandela's legacy
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New York City [US], July 19 (ANI/Xinhua): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday described Nelson Mandela as a "moral compass," calling for honouring the former South African president's legacy by taking action.
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Prince Harry shares the moment he realised Meghan was 'soulmate'
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 19 (ANI): Prince Harry is in New York to deliver a keynote speech at the United Nations headquarters on the occasion of Nelson Mandela International Day on Monday.
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New four-way talks on Ukrainian grain exports 'likely' this week: Turkish
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Ankara [Turkey], July 18 (ANI/Xinhua): Delegations of Russia, Ukraine, Turkiye and the United Nations will most likely meet this week for a new round of talks on Ukrainian grain exports, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Monday.
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2,803 Sudanese refugees return from Ethiopia: UNHCR
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], July 18 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in a report published on Monday said 2,803 Sudanese refugees have returned from camps in Ethiopia in recent weeks.
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Bahrain's RHF to distribute relief aid for earthquake-affected Afghans
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 18 (ANI): The Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) of Bahrain has entered into an agreement with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to distribute relief aid to support people in Afghanistan affected by the recent earthquake.
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IMF director describes Sri Lanka as 'warning sign' for countries with high
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Bali [Indonesia], July 17 (ANI): Highlighting the ongoing political turmoil in Sri Lanka, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Saturday warned countries with high debt levels to take lessons from Sri Lanka and said that it is a warning sign for nations with l
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Pramod Bhagat wins silver in 4-Nations Para-Badminton International 2022
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
The world No 1 went down fighting against Daniel Bethell and settled for a silver medal.
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