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At least five killed in clashes in Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
At least five people have been killed in massive clashes that took place in a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon on Sunday, Al Jazeera reported citing the officials.
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UN to reduce food aid, cash payments to Afghanistan amid 'crippling fundin
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The United Nations’ World Food Program claimed that at least 38 out of 86 countries, including Afghanistan, where the WFP operates have either witnessed cuts in aid or have plans to do so shortly, reported Khaama Press.
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Pope Francis urges Russia to rejoin Black Sea Grain initiative
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Pope Francis on Sunday urged Russia to rejoin the Black Sea Grain initiative to allow the export of Ukrainian grain to international markets.
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Bhutan, United Nations Development Programme commemorate 50 years of partn
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In Bhutan, UNDP has been working since 1973 and their enduring friendship has showcased exceptional progress and uplift for the Bhutanese people.
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EU, African Union put pressure on Niger’s coup leaders to end regime
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The European Union (EU) has decided to cut off financial support to Niger following the military coup there and in a similar reaction, the African Union has also called on the Nigerien military to "return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority," Al Jazeera reported.
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FAO welcomes EU contribution of Euro 25 mn to advance wildlife conservatio
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed Euro 25 million in additional funding from the European Union (EU) to extend and scale up the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme.
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Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan seeks to merge with Al Qaeda for bigger influe
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a report submitted to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), banned outfit Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) might seek a merger with Al Qaeda to create an umbrella organisation that incorporates all militant groups operating in South Asia, reported Dawn.
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Japan Foreign Minister appreciates PM Modi's "valuable inputs" for success
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on Friday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the "valuable inputs for the success" of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima.
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Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj assumes Chair of 62nd Session of Commission for
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
India's permanent ambassador to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj has assumed the chair of the 62nd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD) and stressed its crucial role in addressing social challenges.
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Taliban takeover in Afghanistan has “emboldened” TTP, increasing cross-bor
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The report also notes that there was evidence that several global terrorist entities are using the TTP as cover to evade restrictions of the Afghan Taliban, adding that greater restrictions over such groups could push them to join Islamic State of Khorasan (ISKP).
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Afghanistan: Ban on Women's beauty salons comes into effect
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
mid public protests and UN concern, the ban on women's beauty salons in Afghanistan came into effect on Tuesday following the deadline given by the Ministry of Vice and Virtue on July 4, reported TOLO News.
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Afghan refugees hold protest in front of UNHRC office in Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Afghan refugees held a protest in front of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHRC) office in Pakistan's federal capital Islamabad, saying that no practical action has been taken to address their problems, ToloNews reported.
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