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UN Human Rights Committee calls on Pakistan to reform Military Court Syst
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The UN Human Rights Committee has called on Pakistan to reform its military court system, eliminate the death penalty in civilian cases, and safeguard judicial independence. Emphasising the need for privacy protections and freedom of expression, the Committee recommended broad legal reforms
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"Close to 70% of those killed in Gaza were children and women," says UN re
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a statement, the UN Human Rights Office said that it has been verifying the personal details of those killed in Gaza by strikes, shelling and other conduct of hostilities. "Of those fatalities, it has so far found close to 70 per cent to be children and women," it said.
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Canada passes motion rejecting China's sovereignty claim over Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
On November 7, the Canadian House of Commons passed a motion unanimously affirming that UN Resolution 2758 does not grant the People's Republic of China (PRC) sovereignty over Taiwan, nor does it decide Taiwan's future involvement in the UN or other international organizations.
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Israel withdraws recognition of UNRWA
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Israel withdrew its recognition of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon tweeted on Monday morning.
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UAE participates in UN Biodiversity COP16 in Colombia
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, led a delegation from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) to represent the UAE at the UN Biodiversity COP16, in the Colombian city of Cali.
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Strengthening BRICS: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the Summit'
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a comprehensive overview, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reflects on the recent BRICS summit in Kazan and the organisation's growing influence. Lavrov emphasises the importance of expanding the group to include new members and establishing a category for partner countries. He h
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Ex-President Karzai calls for reopening schools, universities for girls in
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Former President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai met the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Afghanistan and head of UNAMA, Roza Otenbayeva and stressed the urgent need for reopening schools and universities for girls in Afghanistan.
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"India stands ready to do more for Palestinian people": India's PR to UN P
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, emphasised India's commitment to increasing its support for the Palestinian people while addressing the UN Security Council's Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East on Wednesday.
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India seeks international funding to implement national biodiversity actio
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India has sought international funding to implement its national biodiversity action plan at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Cali.
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DCW recruitment irregularities case: Delhi Court grants permission to Swat
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The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday granted permission to Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal to travel to the USA from November 2 to 15, 2024. She is to travel to the USA to attend the UN Assembly session in New York and to meet her sister.
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Ram Bandhu & Robin Hood Army Unite For #StopFoodWastage Movement With
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 28: Wastage of edible items is an issue that plagues Indian households and businesses alike. As per the UN Environment Programme's latest report the per capita food wastage figure in India is 55 kg per year whereas on the other end of the spectrum more t
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UAE, Senegal engage with key regional stakeholders at 7th Cairo Water Week
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The 7th Cairo Water Week, coinciding with the 9th Africa Water Week (October 13th - 17th), marked a key milestone for the UAE and Senegal in the preparations for the UN 2026 Water Conference.
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