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In internet freedom index, China stands last among nations while Taiwan oc
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan] September 23 (ANI): China once again stood last in the internet freedom index for the seventh consecutive year while Taiwan, despite facing intrusions from Beijing, occupied the fifth position.
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At G20 meeting, China urges lifting economic sanctions on Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], September 23 (ANI): China has called for the ending of sanctions and restrictions on Afghanistan amid Taliban struggle for wider international recognition.
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UN Security Council condemns attempted coup in Sudan
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [US], September 23 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations Security Council has condemned in the strongest terms Tuesday's attempt to disrupt Sudan's transition by force.
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20th anniversary of Durban Declaration's adoption: Racism is antithesis to
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [US], September 23 (ANI): Racism is the antithesis to the spirit of humanity and it is a negation of the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, said Permanent Representative of India to the UN, Ambassador TS Tirumurti on Wednesday (local time
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World leaders pledge USD 5 billion to protect nature
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [US], September 23 (ANI): Nine organisations have pledged 5 billion US dollars over the next 10 years to support the creation, expansion, management and monitoring of protected and conserved areas of land, inland water and sea, working with indigenous peoples, local communities, civ
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UNGA president to hold high-level event on universal vaccination in 2022
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [US], September 23 (ANI/Xinhua): President of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Abdulla Shahid said Wednesday that he would convene a high-level event on universal vaccination next year.
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COVID-19 pandemic 'warning bell' exposed inequalities, governance gaps: Vi
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [US], September 23 (ANI): As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten lives and livelihoods globally, the President of Viet Nam told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that his nation is "vigorously" combating the virus, protecting its people, sustaining economic growth and lea
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India wants Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with UAE to be si
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 23 (ANI): Noting that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is India's special partner, Indian ambassador here Pavan Kapoor said that New Delhi wants a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two nations to be signed by March 31st next year.
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New York: Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister discuss developments in Af
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [US], September 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday (local time) held a meeting with Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi wherein they exchanged views on Afghanistan.
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Jaishankar discusses developments in Afghanistan with German counterpart o
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [US], September 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday discussed developments in Afghanistan with his German counterpart Heiko Mass on the sidelines of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
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Reforms needed to make UNSC more legitimate, effective: G4 nations
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [US], September 23 (ANI): The foreign ministers of G4 countries --India, Brazil, Germany and Japan --on Wednesday (local time) underlined the urgency of reforming the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in order to make it more "legitimate, effective and representative".
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Jaishankar meets Tanzanian counterpart on UNGA sidelines
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [US], September 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday (local time) held a meeting with his Tanzanian counterpart Liberata Mulamula on the sidelines of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
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