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Beijing accuses Canada of provocations under pretext of UNSC Resolutions i
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Beijing [China], June 6 (ANI): Canadian air forces have stepped up intelligence activities and provocations against China under the pretext of implementing United Nations Security Council resolutions on North Korea, Chinese defense ministry spokesman Wu Qian said on Monday.
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UN chief urges businesses to prioritize sustainability ahead of World Envi
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], June 4 (ANI/Xinhua): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday urged businesses worldwide to prioritize sustainability ahead of World Environment Day, which falls on June 5 annually.
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AUC chief condemns latest terrorist attack against UN peacekeepers in Mali
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Addis Ababa [Mali], June 4 (ANI/Xinhua): Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, on Saturday condemned the latest terrorist attack against United Nations peacekeepers serving in Mali.
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UN says 14 million Ukrainians flee homes amid conflict
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Kyiv [Ukraine], June 4 (ANI): Nearly 14 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to United Nations (UN) estimates.
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UN condemns attack on peacekeepers in Mali
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New York [US], June 4 (ANI): The United Nations on Friday (local time) condemned the latest attack on the UN peacekeepers in Mali in which two Egyptian peacekeepers lost their lives.
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Security Council urges armed groups in DRC to lay down arms
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New York [US], June 4 (ANI/Xinhua): The UN Security Council on Friday urged all domestic armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to lay down their arms.
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UN provides USD 20 mn for drought emergency in Somalia
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Mogadishu [Somalia], June 3 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations relief envoy in Somalia has launched a new allocation of USD 20 million from the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) to provide immediate assistance to communities at risk of famine in priority locations.
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Sri Lanka PM holds discussions with FAO, UNDP representatives
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Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 3 (ANI): Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe held discussions on Friday with the Country Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, Vimlendra Sharan, and United Nations Development Program Deputy Country Representative, Malin Herwig, regardin
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Pakistan: PTI seeks UN probe into long march crackdown
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 2 (ANI): The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday sought the intervention of the United Nations against the alleged harassment of their workers and leaders by the federal government.
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UN approves Turkey's request to change name to Turkiye
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], June 1 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations on Wednesday granted Turkey's request to change its name from Turkey to Turkiye, Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, told reporters.
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Aadhaar a 'bedrock' for govt welfare schemes, saved over Rs 2 lakh crore:
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer Amitabh Kant on Wednesday said that Aadhaar has become the "bedrock" for the government's welfare schemes and has saved over Rs 2 lakh crore to the government by "eliminating fake and duplicate identities".
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UN welcomes first commercial flight from Sanaa airport to Cairo
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], June 2 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations on Wednesday welcomed the first commercial flight from Yemen's Sanaa airport to Cairo earlier in the day, a UN spokesman said.
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