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UN: China being grilled on human rights during Universal Periodic Review
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
During China's 3rd UPR in November 2018, China received 346 recommendations from 150 countries, and accepted 284 of them, with many questionably noted as 'accepted and already implemented.'
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Elon Musk advocates for India's permanent UNSC membership, says "India not
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Taking to X, Musk said, "At some point, there needs to be a revision of the UN bodies. Problem is that those with excess power don't want to give it up. India not having a permanent seat on the Security Council, despite being the most populous country on Earth, is absurd. Africa collectiv
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Indian envoy Arindam Bagchi presents credentials to UN Geneva Director-Gen
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
India's Permanent Representative to United Nations in Geneva Arindam Bagchi on Monday presented credentials to UN Geneva Director-General Tatiana Valovaya.
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"Globalisation weaponised": Jaishankar labels currency, trade, tourism as
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
While acknowledging the positive outcomes of globalization, he highlighted its negative side, emphasizing the concentration of economic power in a few regions, upon which much of the world depends.
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UNGA President arrives in India, pays 'solemn tribute' to Mahatma Gandhi a
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Dennis Francis, the president of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), paid a 'solemn tribute' to the 'Father of the Nation' at his final resting place, Rajghat, in the national capital on Monday.
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Delighted to arrive in New Delhi when country is celebrating 'Second Diwal
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis expressed his happiness as he arrived in India amid Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya and said that he is looking forward to discussing peace and progress in the country.
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UNGA President Dennis Francis arrives in New Delhi to advance India-UN tie
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis on Monday arrived in New Delhi on a five-day visit to India to advance India-UN ties.
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Spokesman clarifies claim UN was unaware of Hamas tunnels
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
After coming under fire for claiming that the United Nations had no knowledge of Hamas' tunnel system in the Gaza Strip, a spokesman for the global body's chief offered a clarification to the Tazpit Press Service.
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Afghan economy has shrunk, country receives USD80 Mn every 14 days: Report
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In a newly released report, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) has highlighted that millions of dollars have been transported to Afghanistan in different shipments over the previous three months.
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UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis to visit India from January 2
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA) Dennis Francis will visit India from January 22-26 on the invitation of External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar.
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UNDP report indicates worsening economic insecurity in Afghanistan
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The UNDP report, released on January 18, revealed that 69 per cent of Afghanistan's population faces a shortage of necessities, including healthcare, essential goods, suitable living conditions, and vital job opportunities.
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UN Chief "deeply concerned" over Iran and Pakistan tensions, calls for res
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
He called on both nations to exercise maximum restraint to avoid a further escalation of tensions.
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