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Afghan persons with disabilities seek increased aid on International Disab
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was designated by the United Nations in 1992 to raise awareness about disability issues and to promote the dignity, rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in society.
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Israel cuts ties with several UN bodies, orders review of others
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Following an examination and discussions held in the aftermath of the United States' decision to withdraw from dozens of international organisations, Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa'ar, has decided that Jerusalem will immediately sever all contact with several United Natio
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UNSC to hold emergency meeting on Russia's attacks on Ukraine: Andrii Sybi
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The United Nations Security Council will convene an emergency meeting on January 12 following Ukraine's request after Russia launched fresh attacks, including the use of an intermediate-range ballistic missile, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said. He accused Moscow of violating the
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India seen growing 7.4% in 2025; tax reforms, monetary policy easing buoy
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
India's economy is expected to remain one of the fastest-growing major economies globally, with growth projected at 7.4 per cent in 2025, according to the United Nations' World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report.
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East and South Asia stay resilient despite global uncertainty; India to gr
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In India, growth is projected to moderate from an estimated 7.4 per cent in 2025 to 6.6 per cent in 2026. Resilient household spending, strong public investment, and lower interest rates are expected to underpin economic activity.
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Global economy resilient, but trade tensions, fiscal strains cloud outloo
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Global economic output is forecast to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2026, slightly below the 2.8 per cent estimated for 2025 and well below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 per cent, according to the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026, released by the United Nations on Thursday.
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Kharge says situation in Venezuela not good for world; Congress emphasises
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Congress on Monday expressed grave concern "at the unilateral actions taken" by the United States in Venezuela over the past 48 hours, which it said "transgress the settled principles of international law", as enshrined in the United Nations Charter and numerous international treaties
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"Cause for concern and worry": Former diplomat Manjeev Singh Puri on US ac
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former diplomat Manjeev Singh Puri warned that US action in Venezuela raises concerns about global order and multilateralism. His remarks came after the US detained deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro, who faces multiple charges, amid intensified military activity and political statements from P
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UNSC to hold emergency meeting on Venezuela after US Military Op, capture
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to convene an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the recent military operation and capture of the deposed Venezuelan dictator, Nicolas Maduro and his wife by the United States.
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Left Parties denounce US "kidnapping" of Venezuelan Dictator Maduro, call
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a joint statement, five Left Parties, Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation, All India Forward Bloc (AIFB), and Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), termed the US operation as a blatant violat
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"Iranian regime's whining to UN ignores decades of terror," says US Ambass
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US Ambassador to the UN Michael Waltz criticised Iran's appeal to the United Nations, saying Tehran ignores its history of terrorism and repression, and said the US stands with Iranians seeking freedom.
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Angelina Jolie visits Rafah Crossing as Gaza aid groups face Israeli suspe
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Hollywood actor and former special envoy to the United Nations Refugee Agency Angelina Jolie visited the Rafah Crossing on Friday as part of a humanitarian trip to Egypt, her representatives said, amid Israel's decision to suspend the operations of several aid groups working in the Gaza S
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