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Top Indian official begins term as UN chief's special representative for d
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
On May 20, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) welcomed the arrival of Kishore, who started his term as the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Disaster Risk Reduction and the head of UNDRR.
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UAE President receives President of World Bank Group
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, on the sidelines of a ceremony honouring a number of international officials in recognition of their contributions to the success of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations
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United Nations halts food distribution in Rafah due to lack of supplies, i
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Amid high levels of hunger and acute shortage of food in Gaza, the United Nations has suspended food distribution in Rafah due to a lack of supplies and insecurity in the densely populated city, Voice of America (VOA) reported.
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Iraq requests UN to end mandate of UNAMI mission at end of next year
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Government of Iraq has officially requested the United Nations to end the mandate of its Assistance Mission to Iraq (UNAMI) permanently, as of December 31, 2025, provided that its efforts during the remainder of this year are limited to completing its work only in economic reform files.
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"New India is...": Pak UN envoy brings up "targeted assassinations" in hom
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In perhaps the first acknowledgement of its kind on a global forum that the "new India is a dangerous entity", Pakistan's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram said, invoking the alleged targeted and extra-judicial assassinations in his homeland and elsewhere.
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Bengaluru holds UN Climate Change Innovation Workshop, detailed discussion
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) on Monday received accolades from the United Nations Climate Change Innovation Workshop for effectively adopting sustainable water procedures and efficient management.
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Israeli agency refutes UN claim Israel causing famine in Gaza
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) issued a statement criticizing the UN's World Food Program (WFP) for falsely claiming that Israel's military moves in Gaza could cause the closure of border cross
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UN chief Guterres "saddened" on demise of Iran President Ebrahim Raisi in
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres condoled the demise of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash that occurred in northwestern Iran on Sunday afternoon.
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EAM Jaishankar meets Mauritius envoy to UN; discusses a range of global is
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Permanent Representative of Mauritius to the United Nations Jagdish Koonjul on Monday.
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Bisleri International's Environmental Initiatives Yield Remarkable Outcome
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 20: In its commitment to environmental conservation, Bisleri International organized a series of impactful events across India around World Earth Day. In line with the United Nations' 8 sustainable development goals (SDGs), including Quality Education (SDG 4
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PoJK: People react to protests, demand government's accountability
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir responded to the protests with a blend of worry and resolve. Those deeply impacted by the unrest emphasized the necessity for a resolution to tackle fundamental grievances.
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All Israeli crossings with Gaza must be opened, says Egyptian FM
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Shoukry made the remarks in a phone call with Sigrid Kaag, the United Nations Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
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