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Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish Assures Antonio Guterres About India’s Commitment To Revitalise UN

September 10, 2024 admin

United Nations: Assuring Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of India’s commitment to revitalising the global organisation, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish presented his credentials to take over as the Permanent Representative. Ambassador Harish hit the ground running, making the case before the Security Council soon after the ceremony on Monday for major troop-contributing countries to be actively involved in…

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United Nations’ Antonio Guterres says ‘injustices’ against Africa must be corrected

September 5, 2024 admin

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at the opening ceremony of the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on September 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told African leaders on Thursday (September 5, 2024) that “injustices” against the…

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UN Chief Antonio Guterres Calls Killing Of Hamas, Hezbollah Leaders “Dangerous Escalation”

July 31, 2024 admin

Antonio Guterres has called for an international diplomatic push to prevent a broader regional conflict. United Nations: Calling the twin strikes by Israel killing senior leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah during a 24-hour period a “dangerous escalation”, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an international diplomatic push to prevent a broader regional conflict. “The…

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United Nations urges nations to adopt several proposals aimed at reducing heat deaths; asks to care for vulnerable people

July 26, 2024 admin

After three of Earth’s hottest days ever measured, the United Nations (UN) called for a flurry of efforts to try to reduce the human toll from soaring and searing temperatures, calling it “an extreme heat epidemic.” “If there is one thing that unites our divided world, it’s that we’re all increasingly feeling the heat,” United…

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With roots in India, Yoga unites people with its values of balance, mindfulness, peace: UN chief Antonio Guterres

June 22, 2024 admin

“Yoga has roots in India and is now embraced globally, uniting people with its values of balance, mindfulness and peace,” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said. In his message on the 10th International Yoga Day, Mr. Guterres urged people to be inspired by the ancient practice’s timeless values and its call for a more…

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UN envoy defends failure to include Afghan women in upcoming meeting with Taliban in Qatar

June 22, 2024 admin

The United Nations’ (UN) top official in Afghanistan defended the failure to include Afghan women in the upcoming first meeting between the Taliban and envoys from 22 countries, insisting that demands for women’s rights are certain to be raised. UN special envoy Roza Otunbayeva was pummelled with questions on June 21 from journalists about criticism…

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United Nations votes to end Iraq political mission established after 2003 U.S.-led invasion toppled Saddam Hussein

June 1, 2024 admin

United Nations Security Council unanimously adopts resolution renewing the mandate of UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for a final 19-month period until 31 December 2025; all 15 members voted in favour. | Photo Credit: Photo Credit: X/@UN_News_Centre The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) voted unanimously on May 31 to end the United Nations (UN)…

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Indian Peacekeeper Radhika Sen To Get UN Award For Gender Advocacy

May 29, 2024 admin

Radhika Sen will get the 2023 Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award Indian Army Major Radhika Sen has been selected to receive a UN award recognising her advocacy for women and girls while serving as a peacekeeper, Stephane Dujarric, the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, announced here. Dujarric said that Guterres will present…

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U.N. chief calls for ‘immediate’ Gaza ceasefire, hostage release

May 12, 2024 admin

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met Kuwait’s Deputy Foreign Minister Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah at Kuwait international airport in Kuwait City. | Photo Credit: AFP U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on My 12 appealed for an immediate halt to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, the return of hostages and a “surge” in humanitarian aid to the besieged…

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Hope that in India ‘everyone’s rights’ are ‘protected’, people can vote in ‘free & fair’ atmosphere: UN

March 29, 2024 admin

United Nations spokesman Stephane Dujarric. | Photo Credit: AP A spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said the world body “hopes” that in India and any country that is having elections, people’s “political and civil rights” are “protected” and everyone is able to vote in a “free and fair” atmosphere. Spokesperson for the Secretary-General…

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