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UN Migration Agency says death toll mounts to over 670 from landslide in P
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Following a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, the International Organization for Migration has raised its estimate of the death toll to more than 670 now, according to Al Jazeera.
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Restrictions imposed on Afghan girls will increase child marriages by 25 p
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
United Nations agencies have said that the restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women and girls will increase the number of child marriages among Afghan girls by 25 per cent, Afghanistan-based TOLO News reported.
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Italy to resume UNRWA funding amid worsening humanitarian situation in Gaz
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Italy has announced that it will restore the funding for the United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) months after it suspended aid to the agency over Israel's allegations linking UN staff to the October 7 attack, Al Jazeera reported.
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SU.RE-British Council collaborate to promote sustainability in fashion
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
According to a press release, the SU.RE initiative, a joint effort by Reliance Brands, United Nations India, Ministry of Textiles (India), and the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India, was established in 2019 as India's largest voluntary commitment to sustainability in fashion.
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India affirms commitment to strengthening African role in global security,
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Addressing the open debate under the agenda item "Maintenance of international peace and security," Kamboj emphasised the longstanding friendship between India and Africa, rooted in historical ties and shared solidarity.
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China conducts second day of military exercises near Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The drills, spanning the Taiwan Strait and areas adjacent to Taiwan-controlled islands near China's coast, commenced just days after Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te's assumption of office.
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Top Indian official begins term as UN chief's special representative for d
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
On May 20, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) welcomed the arrival of Kishore, who started his term as the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Disaster Risk Reduction and the head of UNDRR.
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UAE President receives President of World Bank Group
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, on the sidelines of a ceremony honouring a number of international officials in recognition of their contributions to the success of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations
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United Nations halts food distribution in Rafah due to lack of supplies, i
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Amid high levels of hunger and acute shortage of food in Gaza, the United Nations has suspended food distribution in Rafah due to a lack of supplies and insecurity in the densely populated city, Voice of America (VOA) reported.
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Iraq requests UN to end mandate of UNAMI mission at end of next year
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Government of Iraq has officially requested the United Nations to end the mandate of its Assistance Mission to Iraq (UNAMI) permanently, as of December 31, 2025, provided that its efforts during the remainder of this year are limited to completing its work only in economic reform files.
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"New India is...": Pak UN envoy brings up "targeted assassinations" in hom
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
In perhaps the first acknowledgement of its kind on a global forum that the "new India is a dangerous entity", Pakistan's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram said, invoking the alleged targeted and extra-judicial assassinations in his homeland and elsewhere.
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Bengaluru holds UN Climate Change Innovation Workshop, detailed discussion
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) on Monday received accolades from the United Nations Climate Change Innovation Workshop for effectively adopting sustainable water procedures and efficient management.
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