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UN to review detention of Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The case of Baloch human rights activist Dr Mahrang Baloch has been officially accepted for review by the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, as reported by The Balochistan Post (TBP).
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UN Chief appeals for solidarity, compassion on Easter
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
United Nations' Secretary-General Antonio Guterres gave a message for peace and solidarity as the world celebrates Easter.
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IGN Co-Chair backs India for UN Security Council seat
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He called India a "main player on the world stage" and stressed that India would be a contender if the expansion of the council takes place.
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India commemorates Ambedkar Jayanti at UN, Minister Ramdas Athawale joins
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations marked Dr BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary with a special commemorative event at the UN headquarters in New York, attended by global leaders.
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Dr. Kanans Visvanats Appointed as Principal Researcher for the United Nati
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], April 12: Dr. Kanans Visvanats, an internationally acclaimed researcher and thought leader, has been appointed as Principal Researcher for the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD). His Engagement with the UN Set to Drive Transformat
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Egypt condemns Israeli closure orders to UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Egypt strongly condemned on Wednesday the Israeli occupation's closure orders for six schools operated by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem.
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Slovakia 'fully' backs India's bid to become new permanent member of UNSC
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the joint press statement, President Pellegrini emphasised Slovakia's commitment to backing India's bid, stating, "I would like to clearly declare at this place that within the United Nations, Slovakia is prepared to fully support India's bid to become a new permanent member
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Nearly 400,000 Palestinians displaced following collapse of Gaza ceasefire
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The United Nations on Monday reported that nearly 400,000 Palestinians have been displaced in the Gaza Strip since Israel broke the recent ceasefire agreement, with no provisions made for civilian safety, as per Anadolu News Agency.
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HRFP urges int'l community to link financial aid to Pakistan to real advan
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Walter pointed out that, despite global pressure exerted through initiatives like the GSP+ (Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus) and other human rights criteria, the plight of religious minorities in Pakistan remains critical.
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"Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures": WHO dedicates World Health Day 2025
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In her message on World Health Day, Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia, highlighted WHO's history and noted that the establishment of a specialized international health organization was first proposed in April 1945, when diplomats met in San Francisco to form the United N
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UAE secures seat on UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs representing Asia-Paci
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, has been elected to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) for the 2026-2029 term, as a representative of the Asia-Pacific Group.
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UN Special Envoy for Syria condemns repeated Israeli military escalations
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, condemned the repeated and intensifying military escalations by Israel in Syria, including airstrikes that have reportedly resulted in civilian casualties.
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