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20 US lawmakers urge President Joe Biden to extend Gaza ceasefire
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The letter was signed by 25 state lawmakers, including state Democrat Representative Abraham Aiyash, who is the majority leader of Michigan state's House chamber.
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WHO seeks more information on respiratory illness in northern China
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The WHO made "an official request for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children," the United Nations health agency said in a statement on Wednesday.
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UK envoy Ellis stresses urgent climate action ahead of COP28 Summit
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"COP28 Summit needs to do three things. First of all, we need to keep the gross temperature down as it's going to affect India a lot, is affecting India a lot," said Ellis.
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52 per cent of visual media outlets ceased operations in Afghanistan since
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
After the Taliban took control of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, press freedom in the country has taken a backseat, with several restrictions put into place for journalists. The Media Support for Afghanistan's Free Media (NAI) announced on Tuesday, coinciding with World Television Day, hig
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Disturbing health crisis among women in Afghan prisons: UN report
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Highlighting the situation of Afghan women in prisons in a recent report, the United Nations has said that the women who are under confinement are having a detrimental impact on their health, Khaama Press reported.
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Oakridge Bachupally Pioneers First-ever SDG Summit in Hyderabad
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 21: In a groundbreaking initiative, Oakridge International School Bachupally proudly hosted its inaugural Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit, a pivotal event that convened 60 delegates from the broader school community. This landmark gathering
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ESCAP and BharatRohan partner to empower smallholder farmers through advan
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], November 21: BharatRohan, a pioneer in providing drone services in the agricultural sector, has entered into a partnership with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). This collaboration focuses primarily on transforming
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India advocates for sovereign,independent state of palestine at UN, oppose
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly informal discussions on the humanitarian situation in Palestine on Monday, Kamboj said, "India's consistent position of achieving a just, peaceful and lasting solution to the Israel-Palestine issue. India has always advocated the resumption
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Situation of children continues to remain grim in Afghanistan
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In its observance of children's rights around the world, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has highlighted the plight of Afghan children, adding that many of them are involved in hazardous jobs to earn for their families, TOLOnews reported.
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"ASEAN is a maritime community, India is a maritime nation": ASEAN Secy Ge
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The secretary-general of ASEAN, Kao Kim Hourn, on Monday stressed that ASEAN is a maritime community and India is a maritime nation, adding that they both are working together in sectors including trade, investment, tourism, defence, and counterterrorism.
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Knowledge Summit 2023 to kick off tomorrow at Dubai World Trade Center
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Knowledge Summit 2023, organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will kick of
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Epicenter of Youth Leadership: 3000+ attendees at MU20 High School Summit
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 20: The MU20 School of Opportunity proudly orchestrated the celebrated MU20 Summit, Asia's largest leadership programme for high school students. This groundbreaking programme, held in Indore from October 27th to 29th, emerged as a beacon of youthful leadership, i
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