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India supports UN efforts to continue Black Sea Grain Initiative: Ruchira
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Regarding the Black Sea Grain Initiative, India's permanent representative said, "Recent developments in this matter have not helped in securing the larger cause of peace and stability very quickly, Madam President, I would like to state that India has always been proactive in assisting our
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India, Lesotho hold meeting of joint bilateral commission for cooperation
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Both sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways for cooperation in areas of development partnership, trade and economic relations, agriculture, health, infrastructure, consular and cultural issues among others
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Red Sea: United Nations-led mission to offload decaying supertanker carryi
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
If a spill occurs, it would shut down Yemeni ports that its people rely on for food aid and fuel, impacting 17 million people during an ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by the country’s civil war and a Saudi-led military assault on the country. Oil could bleed all the way to the African co
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Sudan: Rights groups call for investigation against war crimes
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In a joint statement issued Saturday, the rights groups demanded an immediate investigation into the alleged violations and for the referral of the matter to the International Criminal Court through the United Nations Security Council, VOA reported.
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At least five killed in clashes in Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
At least five people have been killed in massive clashes that took place in a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon on Sunday, Al Jazeera reported citing the officials.
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UN to reduce food aid, cash payments to Afghanistan amid 'crippling fundin
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The United Nations’ World Food Program claimed that at least 38 out of 86 countries, including Afghanistan, where the WFP operates have either witnessed cuts in aid or have plans to do so shortly, reported Khaama Press.
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Pope Francis urges Russia to rejoin Black Sea Grain initiative
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Pope Francis on Sunday urged Russia to rejoin the Black Sea Grain initiative to allow the export of Ukrainian grain to international markets.
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Bhutan, United Nations Development Programme commemorate 50 years of partn
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In Bhutan, UNDP has been working since 1973 and their enduring friendship has showcased exceptional progress and uplift for the Bhutanese people.
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EU, African Union put pressure on Niger’s coup leaders to end regime
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The European Union (EU) has decided to cut off financial support to Niger following the military coup there and in a similar reaction, the African Union has also called on the Nigerien military to "return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority," Al Jazeera reported.
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FAO welcomes EU contribution of Euro 25 mn to advance wildlife conservatio
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed Euro 25 million in additional funding from the European Union (EU) to extend and scale up the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme.
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Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan seeks to merge with Al Qaeda for bigger influe
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to a report submitted to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), banned outfit Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) might seek a merger with Al Qaeda to create an umbrella organisation that incorporates all militant groups operating in South Asia, reported Dawn.
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Japan Foreign Minister appreciates PM Modi's "valuable inputs" for success
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on Friday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the "valuable inputs for the success" of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima.
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