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UN lists Pakistan among drought-hit countries
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 15 (ANI): According to the 'Global Land Outlook' report released by the United Nations, Pakistan along with 23 other countries has been listed as "drought-hit".
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UNSC calls for independent probe in killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shire
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], May 14 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council on Friday (local time) condemned the killing of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh and the injury of another journalist in the Palestinian city of Jenin and called for an "immediate, thorough, transparent and independent" pr
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UNHRC to deepen scrutiny on rights situation in Ukraine 'stemming from Rus
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 13 (ANI): The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Thursday (Local time) voted to increase scrutiny on the "deteriorating human rights situation in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression".
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As China welcomes UN rights chief's upcoming visit, all eyes on Xinjiang
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], May 11 (ANI): China on Wednesday welcomed the upcoming visit of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet to the country's Xinjiang province this month amid reports of human rights abuses in the northwest region.
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UNSC to hold discussion on Taliban's new order for Afghan women to cover f
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 11 (ANI): As the Taliban's recent decision to impose additional restrictions on women, including the mandate that they cover their faces in public places, the United Nations Security Council will hold a meeting to discuss the issue on May 12 at the request of Norway
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Just Little Things That Matter founded by Author & Entrepreneur Shaymi
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI/ATK): Under the visionary leadership of renowned author and entrepreneur Shaymi Shah, the Lifestyle product brand 'Just Little Things That Matter' has launched its new collection of scented candles.
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Enforced disappearances in Pakistan: Baloch Voice Association urges UN bod
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva, [Switzerland], May 11 (ANI): Representatives of the Baloch Voice Association (BVA) met with the United Nations Working Group over the issue of enforced disappearances in Pakistan and urged the UN body to appoint a special rapporteur.
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India contributed USD 800,000 to promote Hindi at UN
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], May 11 (ANI): India has contributed USD 800,000 to the United Nations as part of the initiative to enhance public outreach of the organisation in Hindi.
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Half of Afghanistan's population facing acute hunger: WFP
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 11 (ANI): The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) on Tuesday said that record levels of hunger persist in Afghanistan.
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UN reports surge in conflict-related sexual violence in South Sudan
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Juba [Sudan], May 10 (ANI/Xinhua): Cases of conflict-related sexual violence more than doubled in South Sudan compared to the same period in 2021 despite an overall decrease in violence against civilians, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said in a report released Tuesday.
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Russia won't participate in special session of UNHRC on Ukraine
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Moscow [Russia], May 10 (ANI/Xinhua): The Russian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that Russia has chosen not to participate in an upcoming special session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Ukraine, calling the event biased.
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US announces USD 800 million in new humanitarian aid for Syria
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], May 10 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States has pledged to provide more than USD 800 million in new humanitarian aid to the Syrian people, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced in Brussels on Tuesday at an international donors conference for Syria
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