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US to withdraw from UNESCO again, alleges anti-Israel bias, misalignment w
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US announced its withdrawal from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, or UNESCO, on Tuesday, citing misalignment with national interests.
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India-Myanmar UN Peacekeeping Course begins in Naypyitaw; focus on conflic
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The 12-day course, held from July 21 to August 1, 2025, is being conducted by a three-member Mobile Training Team from the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK) in New Delhi. The Indian team is led by Lt. Col. Vineet and includes Lt. Col. Nivedita and Maj. Pooja.
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UAE shares model for women empowerment, gender equality with international
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The UAE has reaffirmed the critical role of women empowerment and gender equality in achieving the United Nations' (UN) 2030 Agenda during the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development in New York.
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OHCHR to set up office in Bangladesh, MOU signed
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The Government of Bangladesh has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to establish a mission in the country aimed at supporting the promotion and protection of human rights, the Chief Adviser's
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Arab League condemns Israeli airstrikes on Syria
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
In a statement issued this evening, the Secretariat described the airstrikes as a blatant violation of the sovereignty of an Arab state that is a member of both the Arab League and the United Nations.
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Reliance's R|Elan circular design challenge 2025 unveils global finalists
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The R|Elan Circular Design Challenge (RCDC) 2025, India's premier sustainability award in fashion, has unveiled its global finalists across India, the UK, the EU, and APAC.
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Accountability for crimes against UN Peacekeepers a "strategic necessity":
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
India has reiterated its firm commitment to ensuring accountability for crimes committed against United Nations peacekeepers, calling it a "strategic necessity" for global peacekeeping operations.
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UN warns of crisis as 1.3 million Afghans return, urges global aid
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The UN says over 1.3 million Afghans have returned in 2025, overwhelming Afghanistan's fragile support systems. Tolo News reports the UN is urging urgent global aid, warning of rising poverty, underfunded relief efforts, and risks to regional stability without immediate reintegration support
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WHO sends Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed on leave, says " no further
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
According to reports, action was taken after Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission filed cases against her for fraud, forgery, and misuse of power.
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UN agencies warn of critical fuel shortage in Gaza
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
United Nations agencies have warned that the fuel shortage in Gaza has reached critical levels.
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Sand, dust storms affect 330 million worldwide, cause 7 million premature
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
A recent report by the United Nations' World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has revealed that sand and dust storms, intensified by climate change, are causing serious health and environmental issues, affecting over 330 million people across 150 countries, Al Jazeera reported.
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UNHCR expresses concern over widespread and disorganised return of Afghan
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
UNHCR head in Afghanistan, Arafat Jamal, said that the country is not well prepared to receive this influx of returnees.
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