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Afghanistan humanitarian crisis: 'Risk of systemic collapse', says UN repo
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
As Afghanistan continue to face a severe humanitarian crisis under the Taliban regime, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in a report said that it is a very real risk of systemic collapse and human catastrophe in the country as the citizens are grappling h
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National leaders, international agencies have been silent on Covid origin:
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
National leaders and international agencies have remained silent about the origin of Covid during the recent summits of the United Nations, G7, and G20, stated New York-based Magazine National Review, adding that mainstream media has also not critically covered or scrutinised the question re
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Maldives to support India's candidature to UN Security Council
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The decision to support India was taken following the visit of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to the Maldives on January 18 and 19.
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Erik Solheim joins Advisory Board of Updapt (an ESG Tech Co.)
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], January 23 (ANI/PNN): Updapt, a SaaS-based ESG Solution Co., announced today that Erik Solheim, a Green Leader and Norwegian Diplomat, has joined their Advisory Board to mentor the leadership team in their journey of solving core environment issues by building
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UNDP, Hindustan Unilever launch plastic waste management initiative
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Recognising the critical role of safai saathis or waste-pickers in the country's waste management sector, the social inclusion of waste pickers is a key focus of the project. It will reach 20,000 safai saathis across India in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Cuttack, and Kolkata, among others, with
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UK supports India's bid for a permanent seat at UNSC: British High Commiss
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The United Kingdom supports India's candidacy for a permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), British High Commissioner Alexander Ellis said.
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Afghanistan to be further isolated if its women face isolation, UN warns T
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to The Khaama Press, a high-level UN delegation traveled to Afghanistan this week and met with high-ranking Taliban officials to ensure the protection of women and girls' rights amid the growing concern over their alienation.
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Centre to send proposal to UNESCO nominating Charaideo Maidam as World Her
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the Centre has decided to send a proposal to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) nominating Charaideo Maidam of Ahom kingdom as World Heritage site.
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UNESCO dedicates International Day of Education 2023 to Afghan girls, wome
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has decided to dedicate the International Day of Education 2023 to Afghan girls and women.
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Indian-American Nikki Haley hints at exploring 2024 US presidential run
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The former South Carolina governor and US ambassador to the United Nations said she plans to run for the presidency.
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UN General Assembly President set to visit India, China, Japan
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The visit of the UNGA President Csaba Korosi who has been invited by the Indian government will likely begin on January 29 and will include an address to the Indian Council of World Affairs, a foreign policy think tank. Korosi will also visit China and Japan shortly after his India visit.
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Reform of multilateral institutions an urgent imperative: India at UN
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Speaking at a UN briefing, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj said that as the chair of the G20, India will continue to engage proactively with the global south refactoring the priorities of the south into the G20 process.
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