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UN: No indication Hamas was building elaborate tunnel system
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Despite the presence of a Hamas terror tunnel system in the Gaza Strip now thought to be larger in scale than the London Underground, the United Nations insists it had no idea the tunnels were being built.
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Woxsen University selected as PRME Champion, for 2nd consecutive year
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 18: Woxsen University proudly announces its recognition as one of the distinguished PRME champions for the year 2024, solidifying its position among the top 47 global business schools committed to advancing sustainable business education. This marks Wox
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Leading Diamond Company Unveils 'Pure Impact' Sustainability Report, Pavin
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Surat (Gujarat) [India], January 18: Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), one of the world's leading diamond crafting companies, released its inaugural Pure Impact Report today, highlighting its commitment to leadership in ESG and corporate social responsibility, acceleration of its net zero g
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Afghanistan: UNICEF announces it will establish thousands of educational c
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), has declared that it will shortly open approximately a thousand educational classes in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported.
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Ruchira Kamboj shares India's development journey at UNDP high-level polic
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Kamboj noted that India is on track to surpass the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) target 1.2 before 2030. She stated that India is significantly focusing on women-led development.
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UAE-EU Working Group on Human Rights holds its 12th meeting
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
During the meeting, multiple issues of common interest were discussed, including labor rights, women's rights, freedom of expression, the rule of law, the right to health, digital technology and human rights, and coordination with United Nations human rights bodies, mechanisms and committees
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Call on two sides to exercise restraint: China amid Iran-Pakistan tensions
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that China believes that the ties between the two nations should be handled based on basic norms governing international ties underpinned by the principles of the United Nations Charter.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for urgent action on climate c
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In a special address at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024, Guterres sounded the alarm that 2023 was the hottest year on record, with droughts, storms, fires and floods wreaking havoc on countries and communities, and that the planet is heading for a scorching 3°C increase in
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New Zealand's first 'refugee' MP Golriz Ghahraman resigns over allegations
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
A New Zealand legislator resigned on Tuesday after claims surfaced that she had shoplifted from two clothing stores, which she said were caused by stress and hurt to her mental health, according to The New York Times.
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Baloch activists meet with UN officials; discuss human rights crisis in Ba
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
As the protest continues for over 50 days against the Baloch-enforced disappearances, Baloch activists Mahrang Baloch and Sammi Deen Baloch met with United Nations officials and discussed the ongoing human rights situation in Balochistan, as reported by the Balochistan Post.
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Pacific island nation Nauru moves to 'One-China principle', severs diploma
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The island nation of Nauru, which is situated in the Pacific has announced severing ties with Taiwan, and will be moving to the "One-China Principle" now, a government release said.
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UAE participates in Arab housing ministerial forum in Libya
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The meeting discussed a number of housing issues, including regulatory frameworks, ways to improve the sector, and the UAE's candidacy for the presidency of the General Assembly and membership of the executive office of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme.
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