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Around 16 million Afghan children require humanitarian aid: UNICEF
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"In a country with almost 16 million children in need of protection and humanitarian assistance, in a country in which way too many kids are burdened with responsibilities way beyond their age, in a country where the children's rights are eroded every day, having a space like this offers the
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WHO gears up preparedness and response for Tropical Cyclone Biparjoy in Pa
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"We are closely monitoring the cyclone situation and remain on alert during the forecast period to extend every possible support to the Government of Pakistan," stressed WHO Representative in Pakistan, Dr. Palitha Mahipala.
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"The time is now": US lawmaker on defence ties with India
Updated : 3 years ago IST
US Representative Richard McCormick emphasised that lawmakers whether they are Democrats or Republicans need to pay more attention to India as a "future partner going forward".
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"Everwood" and "Hair" star Treat Williams dies in road accident
Updated : 3 years ago IST
American actor Treat Williams died in a motorbike accident in Vermont on Monday. He was 71. Williams' representative, Barry McPherson, confirmed the news to People on Monday night. McPherson said, "He was killed this afternoon. He was making a left or a right and a car cut him off. "I'm jus
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US Senate panel approves bipartisan legislation, China to lose Developing
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved bipartisan legislation that aims to remove China's "developing country" status. This action by the Senate follows similar legislation passed by the House of Representatives in March
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West Bengal: Chief Secretary to meet representatives of green firecrackers
Updated : 3 years ago IST
This is the first meeting after nine people were killed after an explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in West Bengal's East Midnapore district on May 16.
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Dubai Customs celebrates graduation of UNODC officials
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The event was attended by Mohammed Al Ghaffari, Executive Director of Human Resources, Finance and Administration Division at Dubai Customs, Boris Zenamensky, Deputy Regional Representative for the UNODC, and several executive directors and department managers.
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UN Postpones Antisemitism Meeting Amid Stark Disagreement
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Miguel Moratinos, high representative for the U.N. alliance of civilizations and U.N. focal point to monitor antisemitism and enhance a system-wide response, sent a letter to would-be meeting participants on June 9.
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US House panel scrutinises university with Pentagon contract for ties to C
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"You are funding advanced hypersonic weapons-related research at an American university that actively partners with a Chinese university that performs similar research for the PLA," Representative Mike Gallagher, the chairman of the House select committee on China, said in a letter to US Def
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PM Modi's US visit to create history, to be first Indian Prime Minister to
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In its communique, the White House stated it was an opportunity to reaffirm the deep and close partnership between the two countries. PM Modi relayed his gratitude for bestowing such an honour and said he was looking forward to addressing the joint session.
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PM Modi inaugurates first-ever National Training Conclave in Delhi
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Representatives from civil services training institutes from across the country participated in the Conclave. It was hosted by Capacity Building Commission with the objective to foster collaboration among civil services training institutes and strengthen the training infrastructure for civil
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Exiled Tibetan leader calls for establishing alliance to confront China: R
Updated : 3 years ago IST
At the inaugural session on June 8, Sikyong Penpa Tsering and representatives of nations and ethnic groups facing China's repressive policies and programs expressed their views on China's internal political dynamics vis-a-vis its evolving foreign policy.
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