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US President Joe Biden to skip COP28 climate summit in Dubai: Report
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden will not attend the world leaders' summit at the COP28 climate talks, which is slated to take place this week in Dubai, a White House official told The New York Times on Sunday.
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After "Abundance in Millet" in Grammy's, India's Play on Millet featured b
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 27: Darshan Mahajan, a young theatre maker, takes centre stage with his acclaimed play titled "Pruthvi Che Shetkari" (Farmers of the Earth)- The story of Millets. This first-of-its-kind dance and music play, released in July 2023, has not only captivate
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India hosts landmark regional conference on legal aid and technology
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The event addressed the intersection of technology and legal services, with key figures from across the globe converging to discuss strategies that leverage technological advancements for the betterment of legal systems.
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UN calls on Pakistan to halt expulsion of Afghan refugees
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
UN called on the Pakistan government to halt the expulsion of more than one million Afghan refugees, at least during the winter season.
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'Violence against women is a horrific violation of human rights': UN Secy
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
November 25 is observed as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
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Pakistan receives global condemnation over USD 830 'exit fee' for Afghan r
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Several Western diplomats and the United Nations have strongly criticised Pakistan over its decision to impose hundreds of dollars in exit fees for every Afghan refugee who fled the persecution by the Taliban condemning the decision as "shocking and frustrating", The Guardian reported.
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Anti-Pakistan posters come up in Geneva ahead of 15th anniversary of 26/11
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
A day-long poster exhibition was organised at the Broken Chair in front of the United Nations Geneva on Friday to mark the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
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NALSA to hold First Regional Conference on Access to Legal Aid on November
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The National Legal Services Authority of India (NALSA) with support from the Central government and in collaboration with the International Legal Foundation (ILF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) will host the First Regional Co
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UNHCR calls on Pakistan to halt deportation of Afghan refugees
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has called on Pakistan to halt the deportation of Afghan refugees during winter amid concerns for their safety, Khaama Press reported.
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More than 5,300 Palestinian children killed in 46 days of Gaza conflict
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund has named the Gaza Strip as the most dangerous place" in the world to be a child, reports CNN.
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20 US lawmakers urge President Joe Biden to extend Gaza ceasefire
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The letter was signed by 25 state lawmakers, including state Democrat Representative Abraham Aiyash, who is the majority leader of Michigan state's House chamber.
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WHO seeks more information on respiratory illness in northern China
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The WHO made "an official request for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children," the United Nations health agency said in a statement on Wednesday.
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