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US, Taiwan hold high-level meet on UN, international participation
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], October 24 (ANI): The United States and Taiwan held a high-level meeting on expanding the island's participation at the United Nations and in other international organizations amid China's continued efforts to limit Taiwan's international participation.
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After ASEAN excludes Min Aung Hlaing from summit, Myanmar pledges to coope
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], October 24 (ANI): After the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) excluded military top commander Min Aung Hlaing from taking part in a summit this week, Myanmar's junta on Sunday pledged to cooperate "as much as possible" with a peace plan agreed with the regio
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Taliban assure UN of protecting their staff in Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 24 (ANI): The Taliban have assured the United Nations that they would safeguard all UN operations and staff members working in Afghanistan.
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EAM Jaishankar reaffirms India's commitment to United Nations
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Sunday reaffirmed India's commitment to the United Nations on the 76th anniversary of UN Day.
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United Nations Day: PM Modi recalls India's efforts towards world peace
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled India's efforts towards world peace and global wellness while addressing the 82nd edition of his radion programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. He also said that this is the day observed as 'United Nations Day'.
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198 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Tripoli [Libya], October 24 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has said that 198 illegal migrants have been rescued and returned to Libya.
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Russia urges UN mission to ensure security of staff in Russian Office in P
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], October 23 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia calls on the United Nations Mission in Kosovo to guarantee security for the employees in the Russian office in Pristina, Maria Zakharova, the Russian Foreign Ministry's spokeswoman, said on Saturday.
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UN body expresses concerns over possible narcotics production, smuggling i
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 23 (ANI): In view of the developments in Afghanistan, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has expressed concerns over the possibility of insurgent groups in the country taking advantage of the situation and increasing the flow of narcotics in Afg
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UNHCR urges Libya to address 'dire' situation of asylum-seekers
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Tripoli [Libya], October 23 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Friday called on the Libyan authorities to immediately address the "dire situation of asylum-seekers and refugees in a humane and rights-based manner."
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VHP urge UN, EU to stop unabated Hindu 'genocide' in Bangladesh
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] October 23 (ANI): Urging international bodies to stop unabated Hindu "genocide" in Bangladesh, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has sent letters to the heads of the United Nations (UN), United Nation's High Commission for Human Rights (UNHRC) and the European Union.
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UN will further promote, defend Women's Rights in Afghanistan: Secretary-G
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New York [US] October 23 (ANI): The United Nations will continue its activities in Afghanistan to further promote and defend women's rights in Afghanistan, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday (local time).
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China misinterpreting resolution 2758, says US official
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 23 (ANI): China has misinterpreted a United Nations resolution adopted in 1971 to exclude Taiwan from the international organization and its affiliates, said a US Department of State official.
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