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3.5 million drug users in Afghanistan, unveiling hidden struggles under Ta
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Afghanistan is home to approximately 3.5 million drug users, accounting for nearly 10 per cent of the country's total population, Khaama Press reported citing a report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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Opium cultivation, production in Afghanistan decreased by 95 pc: UN Report
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The cultivation and production of opium in Afghanistan has decreased by 95 per cent in the past year, Khaama Press reported citing the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
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Israel uncovers Hamas rocket launchers next to children's pool, playground
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Israel has long decried the terrorist group's practice of committing war crimes by deliberately placing rocket launchers near and in civilian sites such as hospitals, schools, mosques and United Nations buildings.
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Newly appointed US envoy to Israel submits credentials to President Herzog
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
At the credential-receiving ceremony at the President's residence, the Israeli President said, "A crisis is always when you're reminded who you're friends are. This is true of people and true of countries. I am speaking for all Israelis when I say that never has American friendship been more
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Blinken to meet Palestinian Authority President amid Israel-Hamas war
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Earlier this week, Blinken told a congressional hearing, "At some point, what would make the most sense would be for an effective and revitalized Palestinian Authority to have governance and ultimately security responsibility for Gaza."
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UAE delegation meets White House to advance bilateral relations in science
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The meetings also discussed promoting mutual interests of the UAE and the US through developing strategies to reinforce further prospects of bilateral cooperation.
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UN teams respond to earthquake in western Nepal
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
United Nations teams in Nepal are responding to the devastating earthquake in the west of the country, amid reports that over 150 people have been killed and hundreds more injured.
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Israeli Foreign Minister thanks Jaishankar for India's support amid war on
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"Thank you @DrSJaishankar for your support of Israel and of its war against the Hamas terrorist organisation. Our war is the entire democratic world's war against a despicable terrorist organisation that is worst than ISIS," posted Cohen on X.
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Blinken reiterates US stance on Gaza ceasefire, advocates for "humanitaria
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Blinken expressed concerns that a premature ceasefire would allow Hamas to regroup and threaten Israel once again. This position has put the US at odds with its Arab partners, including those with whom he convened in Amman, Jordan.
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Arab countries to launch new climate initiatives at COP28
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Arab countries plan to launch new climate initiatives and complete a number of previously announced initiatives at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), which provides a major opportunity for these nations to enhance their efforts and actively participate in finding fair
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UN chief Guterres says 'horrified' by blast outside Gaza hospital, Israel
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, on Saturday voiced his anguish over the suspected air strike on a convoy of ambulances outside Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza.
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Baloch activist flags atrocities, China-Pak nexus in Balochistan
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Activist Qambar Malik Baloch said thousands of people have become victims of the "kill and dump policy" of the Pakistani state for expressing dissent, while the whereabouts of many others remain unknown.
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