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UN Secretary-General “strong advocate” for UNSC reform: Stephane Dujarric
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
PM Modi, who was in Jakarta, will return to New Delhi on Thursday evening ahead of the G20 Summit, which will be held on September 9 and 10.
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'Would be happy to see it as member': UN Chief Guterres on African Union's
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Regarding the inclusion of the African Union as a member in the G20, the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday said that he would be very happy to see them as a member.
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"Expectations are high..."; says UNESCAP Executive Secretary Armida Alisja
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
“The expectation (from India) is very high, especially in the geopolitical context which is not easy, but because G20 is the 20th largest economy in the world and not to mention also the largest number of population globally,” Alisjahbana said.
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Dr Vivek Singh Advocate's Magnum Opus: 'Bharat Rising of Viswaguru' Launch
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 7: In a remarkable and historic event that transcended borders and celebrated the confluence of literature, culture, and diplomacy, the United Nations Headquarters in New York City witnessed a grand book launch of “Bharat Rising of Viswaguru” authored by Dr Vivek
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UAE to host UN peacekeeping police chiefs in mid-September
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The international workshop, which is hosted in the UAE for the second consecutive year, will feature key addresses from the UAE' representative, United Nations officials, and prominent figures within the United Nations peace operations missions, from all over the world.
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Indian Coast Guard Chief Rakesh Pal attends Asian Coast Guard meeting in T
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In the meeting coast guard heads of 17 Asian countries, Hong Kong and two international organisations, The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) participated in the meeti
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Need a Council where voices of developing nations find their place: India
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
India’s Permanent representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, on Tuesday, said, “What we therefore need is a Security Council that better reflects the geographical and developmental diversity of the United Nations today. A Security Council where voices of developing countries an
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Amid funding shortage, UN food agency reduces rations for 2 million Afghan
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Amid a shortage of funds, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) has reduced rations for an additional two million Afghan people, reported Khaama Press on Tuesday.
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UAE: President's diplomatic adviser Gargash meets UN Special Envoy to Yeme
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, met with Hans Grundberg, United Nations (UN) Special Envoy to Yemen.
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UN experts decry Iran's proposed hijab law, says it could mount to 'gender
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A potential draft legislation in Iran that would cement harsh sanctions for women and girls who do not wear a headscarf might amount to 'gender apartheid' in the country, the UN experts in a statement issued on Friday, according to CNN.
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UAE: ERC to organise 'Grace Preservation First Global Conference' in Septe
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Conference coincides with the Year of Sustainability launched by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in addition to the UAE’s preparations to host the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28).
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United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon mandate renewal postponed followin
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The United Nations Security Council postponed a Wednesday morning vote on renewing the mandate of the UNIFIL peacekeeping force along the Israel-Lebanon border, forcing a likely Thursday vote hours before the mandate expires.
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