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UN experts accuse China of systematic forced labour targeting Uyghurs, Tib
Updated : 2 months ago IST
UN human rights experts warned that China is using widespread forced labour programmes targeting Uyghur, Kazakh, Kyrgyz minorities and Tibetans. They said labour transfers and relocations involve coercion, surveillance and threats, and may amount to crimes against humanity.
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'A threat to UN': Palestine envoy Abdullah Abu Shawesh on Trump's 'Board o
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Palestine Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh stated US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" is a threat to the United Nations and multilateralism. He raised concerns over sidelining the UN and excluding Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, while urging genuine support for a two
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Donald Trump signs charter to launch 'Board of Peace' at World Economic Fo
Updated : 2 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump launched his "Board of Peace" at Davos, saying it aims to bring global peace and could expand beyond its original Gaza ceasefire mandate. He claimed progress on ending wars, defended inviting powerful leaders, and said permanent members must contribute USD 1 bill
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Tamil Nadu assembly polls: EC allots 'Whistle' for Vijay, 'battery torch'
Updated : 2 months ago IST
"I am directed to state that the application of the following registered un-recognised political party(s) for conession in the allotment of a common symbol to its candidates being set up at the forthcoming General Election to the Legislative Assemblies of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, K
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India's fiscal, monetary policies to support consumer demand revival in FY
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Supportive fiscal and monetary policies, along with financial deregulation, are expected to aid a revival in the consumer demand in India into FY27, even as the global environment remains uncertain, according to a report by HSBC Asset Management.
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China rejects offer to join Board of Peace, says 'firmly committed to safe
Updated : 2 months ago IST
China has said no to the invitation by the United States to join the Board of Peace, underlining that Beijing stands firmly committed to the international system with the United Nations at the core.
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Mujeeb's hat-trick, Atal, Rasooli fifties sink West Indies to series loss
Updated : 2 months ago IST
With this win, Afghanistan has taken an unassailable lead of 2-0 over the Windies.
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'Most prestigious board ever': Trump expresses optimism on Gaza Board of P
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Speaking about the Gaza Board of Peace, US President Donald Trump called it the most prestigious board to be ever assembled, and took a dig at the United Nations saying that the peace board would get more work done than the UN. He further noted that peace in Middle East was attained through
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India vows to strengthen trade, investment ties with Central Asia at SPECA
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Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, on Wednesday reaffirmed India's commitment to enhancing trade, economic, investment, and transport linkages with Turkmenistan and other Central Asian countries during the United Nations Special Program for the Economies of Ce
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"Had nothing to lose": Soorma Hockey Club skipper Harmanpreet after win ov
Updated : 2 months ago IST
In Match 26 of the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 season at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Tuesday, Soorma Hockey Club delivered a stunning performance to beat league leaders Vedanta Kalinga Lancers 2-1. Playing in their final league match, the table-topping Lancers were unable to br
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"I wish we didn't need Board of Peace": Trump on UN's "incompetency" as it
Updated : 2 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump came down heavily on the United Nations, arguing that its lack of competence led to his decision to establish the "Board of Peace" for Gaza to implement the 20-Point Peace Plan to end conflict in the Middle East.
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Macron slams US' tariff threats at WEF, says "aims to weaken, subordinate
Updated : 2 months ago IST
"Competition from the USA through trade agreements undermines our trade interests, demands maximum concessions, and openly aims to weaken and subordinate Europe, combined with the endless accumulation of new tariffs that are fundamentally unacceptable--especially when used as leverage aga
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