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UN official praises Arab digital economy vision; hails UAE's leadership in
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking on the sidelines of the Knowledge Summit in Dubai, he affirmed that the UAE has firmly established itself as a key supporter of technological development and digital transformation regionally and globally through forward-looking policies and innovative initiatives.
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China's pressure on French museums sparks UN warning over Tibet's 'erasure
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights has raised serious concerns over the erasure of the word Tibet from French museum collections, cautioning that the replacement with Beijing-endorsed terms such as "Xizang" and "Himalayan World" undermines Tibetans' cultural heritage an
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"India's Inclusive Innovation Inspires Global AI Governance," says Sanjay
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
New York [US], September 26: The Roundtable on Democratic Artificial Intelligence Governance for Global Peace and Prosperity, held during the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, convened former Heads of State, senior UN officials, and leading experts to discuss h
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UN Security Council condemns Israeli strike on Doha, calls for de-escalati
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The UN Security Council condemned Israel's attack on Doha and called for de-escalation, emphasizing support for Qatar and the release of hostages. Acting US Ambassador Dorothy Shea criticised the strike, while Qatari and UN officials warned of regional instability. Widespread backing for Qat
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North Korean leader boards armoured green train for China visit
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The old-fashioned green train has become a symbol of Kim's dynasty and his nation. It has also long been the subject of intrigue, carrying generations of the Kim family across the country and on rare international trips, as per CNN.
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From chalkboards to algorithms - Kolkata Seminar calls for embracing Artif
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 1: The question is no longer if Artificial Intelligence will transform education, but how. That was the consensus from a insightful seminar on Artificial Intelligence in Kolkata, where educators, edupreneurs, and UN officials issued a compelling call
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Israel welcomes UN blacklisting of Hamas for sexual crimes in conflict
Updated : 7 months ago IST
"Hamas terrorists have committed - and continue to commit - some of the most horrific sexual crimes known to humanity: rape, gang rape, genital mutilation, sexual abuse in captivity. Now, the UN officially recognises this fact," the ministry said.
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UAE made significant progress in combating trafficking in persons: UN offi
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
A UN official commended the United Arab Emirates for its remarkable efforts in combating trafficking in persons.
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UN official raises alarm over Iran's arrests of Afghan migrants
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
A UN official has raised alarm over Iran's arrest of hundreds of Afghan migrants accused of spying, with reports of abuse and lack of due process. UN experts, cited by Khaama Press, warn the situation may worsen amid Iran-Israel tensions and ongoing crackdowns on minorities and refugees.
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Gender equality key to global prosperity, India leading by example: UN Off
Updated : 12 months ago IST
UN Resident Coordinator in India, Shombi Sharp, has emphasised the crucial role of gender equality in achieving global prosperity, highlighting India's leadership in women-led development. He praised India's progress in women's representation, financial inclusion, and digital empowerment whi
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UN Climate Secy gives call to "step up, scale up" climate finance ahead of
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
With over a trillion dollars invested in climate action last year globally, a UN official affirmed that international climate finance must grow up, step up, and scale up, to ensure a transition where more countries and companies benefit, and where all peoples and communities are genuinely pr
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Entire island is completely affected: UN official on total devastation in
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Carriacou in Grenada has been virtually "flattened" by the devastating Hurricane Beryl, a senior UN official there reported on Friday, as humanitarian teams ramp up their support to communities affected across the Caribbean
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