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North Korea fires two "strategic cruise missiles" from a submarine
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The missiles were fired from the 8.24 Yongung in waters off Kyongpho Bay in the East Sea in an underwater launching drill held at dawn Sunday, according to the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
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Attack on Journalists in Afghanistan blow to freedom of expression: Richar
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan Richard Bennett described the attack on Journalists in Mazar-e-Sharif province as a blow to the freedom of expression in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. Richard Bennett said he is closely monitoring the att
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United Nations Security Council needs urgent reforms, says Om Birla in Bah
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
While addressing the General debate at the 146th IPU, Lok Sabha Speaker said, "Building a peaceful, prosperous and inclusive global order is the need of the hour. For this, it is necessary that international institutions should be based on equality and justice." There is an "Urgent need to r
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Attack on journalists blow to freedom of expression in Afghanistan: UN
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Bennett said he is closely monitoring the attack on the gathering aimed at awarding journalists at Tebyan Cultural Center in northern Mazar-e-Sharif province. The UN Special Rapporteur emphasized the need for increased security measures for journalists in Afghanistan.
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US envoy to UN raises concern over ban on female education in Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
She stated on Twitter that female students in Afghanistan face unacceptable restrictions on their freedom and ability to pursue education.
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Lied about not letting body shaming affect me: Selena Gomez
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Selena Gomez has claimed that she "lied" about being unaffected by body shamers' disparaging remarks, revealing that she would be "crying" her "eyes out" in her room.
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Afghan diaspora in Vienna hold anti-Taliban protest
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
On Friday (Local Time), many prominent afghan women diaspora members including Tamana Ayoubi, Fariba Sadig, Saleh Wasel, and Ali Baqeri protested at the entrance of the UN building in Vienna.
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India, Australia call for code of conduct in South China Sea to be effecti
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
India and Australia called for any Code of Conduct in the South China Sea to be effective, substantive and fully consistent with international law, without prejudice to the legitimate rights and interests of any state, including those not party to these negotiations, and support existing inc
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UN lauds India's G20 Presidency for highlighting sustainable development g
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
United Nations lauded India's G20 Presidency for highlighting a number of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation.
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PM Modi highlighted gender equality's importance through campaigns like 'B
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"The ancient civilizational values and cultural ethos of India have taught us to recognize gender equality and the empowerment of women as one of the key tenants of our society," the Permanent Representative to the UN said.
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Baloch groups ask UN to recognize women's struggle against enforced disapp
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to the 2022 data, out of 787 enforced disappearances, 101 women were victims of enforced disappearances. However, instead of addressing their concerns, the Pakistani state has continued to ignore their plight, and the practice of enforced disappearance has gradually increased.
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Thomas A Sangma elected as speaker of Meghalaya Assembly
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday congratulated Thomas A Sangma for "being unanimously" elected the new Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly.
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