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Iran urges WHO Chief to condemn "deliberate" military attacks on civilians
Updated : 9 months ago IST
In a letter addressed to Ghebreyesus on June 27, the Permanent Mission of Iran to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in Geneva detailed the casualties that occurred in Iran during 12 days of the ongoing conflict.
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"IDF never targets civilians, anyone claiming otherwise is blatantly lying
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The Foreign Ministry of Israel issued a statement on Saturday in response to the remarks made by the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on the humanitarian aid to Gaza, and reiterated its stance that the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), does not target civilians.
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Iran rules out US talks after nuclear strikes, vows retaliation as lawmake
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Iran has ruled out talks with the US, contradicting President Trump's claims. Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran is assessing damage from recent US-Israel strikes on its nuclear sites and may seek compensation. Iran also suspended cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, escalating tension
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UN: Afghans face highest global resettlement needs for 2026 as deportation
Updated : 9 months ago IST
UNHCR estimates that 2.5 million refugees will need resettlement in 2026, with Afghans as the largest group. Over 393,000 Afghan migrants were deported from Iran and Pakistan this year, TOLO News reported. Afghan citizens are urging better support and education to avoid forced migration.
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Global Human Rights Groups call out China at UN for ongoing persecution of
Updated : 9 months ago IST
A global coalition of rights groups at the UNHRC condemned China's ongoing persecution of human rights lawyers, marking 10 years since the "709 Crackdown." They highlighted cases of imprisonment, disappearances, and family harassment, urging stronger international action against China's lega
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Jindal Steel Honoured as Champion of Green Business Practices at ET Edge's
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27: Jindal Steel, a global leader in steel, energy, and infrastructure, was felicitated as a "Champion of Green Business Practices" at the prestigious 4th Edition of the Global Sustainability Alliance Series, hosted by ET Edge at the Sahara Star Hotel, Mumb
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One country didn't want reference to terrorism: Jaishankar on Rajnath Sing
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Jaishankar stated that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was right to not sign the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) joint document as one nation did not want to make reference to terrorism in it while the main purpose of the organisation is to fight terrorism.
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Cloudbursts, flash floods in parts of Himachal claim five lives; several m
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
An orange alert has been issued for June 29, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall and potential flash floods and landslides in districts including Una, Bilaspur, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Kangra, Chamba, Kullu, and Mandi.
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Pashtun Activist urges UNHRC to act on Pakistan's rights abuses at 59th Se
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
At the UNHRC session in Geneva, Pashtun activist Fazal-ur-Rehman Afridi accused Pakistan of serious human rights violations against Pashtuns, including drone strikes, enforced disappearances, and torture. He urged the UN to act and send an investigative commission to address the abuses. Read More
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlights terrorism's threat to world at S
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
He highlighted the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which was carried out by 'The Resistance Front' (TRF), a proxy of the UN-designated terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
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Those who sponsor terror must bear consequences, no place for double stand
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Singh called attention to the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 civilians, including a Nepali national, were killed. The Defence Minister attacked Pakistan, highlighting that the designated Pakistan-based terrorist group 'The Resistance Front', which is a proxy of the
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London: International Widows Conference issues call to action "Don't Leave
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Global leaders and advocates gathered at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London on Tuesday for the International Widows Conference, marking the 15th UN International Widows Day, to call for a renewed global commitment to ending the widespread discrimination faced by widows and integrating th
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