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UN-run school in Gaza attacked
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
A school run by the United Nations in northern Gaza has been attacked, the UN confirmed on Saturday. A top UN official described it as a "horrifying" incident, CNN reported.
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Growth accelerated in climate finance, developed countries must continue s
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Climate finance provided and mobilised by developed countries for climate action in developing countries reached USD 89.6 billion in 2021, according to the OECD's sixth assessment of progress towards the goal for developed countries to provide and mobilise USD 100 billion of climate finance
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India reiterates call for revitalisation of General Assembly at UN summit
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In a statement at the UN summit, Indian Counsellor Pratik Mathur, underscored the need for revitalising the General Assembly's pivotal role amidst concerns about its "diluted" relevance.
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"Guterres does not deserve to lead United Nations": Israeli Foreign Minist
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"(UN Secretary-General Antonio) Guterres does not deserve to lead the United Nations. Guterres did not promote any peace process in the region...Guterres, like all the free nations, should say clearly and loudly: 'Free Gaza from Hamas," Cohen said at a press conference at the UN in Geneva
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India recommends Canada to prevent attacks on places of worship, address h
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The proposals were presented during the UN Human Rights Council Review meeting, where diplomats from India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka shared their insights and recommendations.
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Over 800 Sudanese reportedly killed by armed groups in West Darfur: UNHCR
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
More than 800 people have been killed by armed groups in Ardamata in Sudan's West Darfur, as per the UN.
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Gaza "becoming a graveyard for children": UN Secretary-General Antonio Gut
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said Gaza is "becoming a graveyard for children", CNN reported.
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"Taliban's harsh restrictions on women, denial of rights in Afghanistan mu
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, has called for an assessment of the Taliban's stringent restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan as well as the denial of fundamental rights granted by divine principles , TOLO News reported.
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UN seeks safety and protection of women, children in Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The UN agencies say children face serious protection risks while on the move in Pakistan, in detention centres, crossing borders and upon return to Afghanistan.
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UN General Assembly votes against US' economic, trade embargo against Cuba
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted by a large margin against the US' economic and trade embargo against Cuba, first imposed in 1960, as per a report on the UN's official website.
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Bangladesh: Govt rejects OHCHR's statement, says committed to ensure peopl
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Amid the ongoing political violence in the country, the Bangladesh government has issued a response to a press briefing note issued by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on October 31, and said that it rejects any insinuation suggesting that the 'masked individua
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UNEP to announce winners of 2023 Champions of the Earth Award next week
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) will announce next week the five winners of the 2023 Champions of the Earth Award, the UN's highest environmental honour.
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