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Usha Rao-Monari assumes role as new Associate Administrator for UNDP
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [UN], April 7, (ANI): Usha Rao-Monari of India has officially taken to office as the role of Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), following her appointment by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last Fe
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China warns ASEAN countries to be alert to 'external forces' interference
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing [China], April 6 (ANI): China has called on Southeast Asian nations to be on alert against external interference in Myanmar as the military junta in the country faces international criticism and pressure to restore the civilian government.
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The Weeknd pledges to donate USD 1 Million to Ethiopian relief efforts
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 5 (ANI): The Grammy-award winning musician The Weeknd has pledged to donate USD 1 Million to the Nations World Food Programme to aid in relief efforts in Ethiopia.
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COVID-19: Pak minister irked over Britain's travel ban on its nationals
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 3 (ANI): A cabinet minister of the Imran Khan government on Saturday expressed displeasure at Britain's decision to place four more nations, including Pakistan, on the "red list" of countries whose nationals are not allowed to enter the United Kingdom.
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Pakistan postpones cards renewal to Afghan refugees
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 3 (ANI): The renewal and verification of documents of Afghan refugees living in Pakistan have been suspended temporarily in view of the third wave of coronavirus in the country.
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United First launches the initiative to distribute 5000 sewing machines un
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI/ThePRTree): United First, a platform and consortium for uplifting humanity successfully launched the 11th goal of building sustainable cities and communities under its initiative of launching United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals India, 2030 on March
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We see Indian Navy as global security provider of Indo-Pacific region: Fre
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], April 2 (ANI): While the French Navy is all set to lead 'La Perouse' Navy exercise where four nations - India, the US, Australia and Japan - are taking part, Rear Admiral Jacques Fayard has said that French Navy see Indian Navy as global security provider of Indo-P
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Myanmar's exiled envoy calls on China, neighbouring countries to coordinat
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], April 2 (ANI): The exiled special envoy of Myanmar's disbanded Parliament, Dr Sasa has urged the country's global well-wishers to coordinate punitive measures against the military generals among themselves instead of awaiting action by the United Nations Security Council
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Arijit Singh to sing two love songs for Farhan Akhtar's 'Toofaan'
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Keeping the fans on toes, the much-anticipated sports drama 'Toofan' has been creating buzz ever since its announcement. Piquing the interests of the melomaniacs, the makers have now roped in nations' music heartthrob Arijit Singh for two love songs in the f
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Guru Granth Sahib stanza included in UN official video on gender equality
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], March 31 (ANI): On the 4th Anniversary of the United Nations Faith for Rights declaration, the UN Office of the High commissioner on Human Rights has issued a short video on gender equality which contains a stanza from Guru Granth Sahib read by renowned scholar and huma
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UEFA allows five substitutions at Euro 2020, lifts its spectator cap for m
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Nyon [Switzerland], March 31 (ANI): UEFA Executive Committee met on Wednesday via videoconference and unanimously decided to allow the use of up to five substitutions at UEFA Euro 2020 and at the 2021 UEFA Nations League Finals.
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Asia Pacific must invest in resilience against future shocks: ESCAP
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Bangkok [Thailand], Mar 30 (ANI): The Asia Pacific region needs large yet attainable investments in resilience to protect development gains amid a fragile and inequitable post-Covid-19 economic recovery, said a report released on Tuesday by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission f
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