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Eminent technology experts from India named to new AI advisory body announced by UN Secretary-General

October 27, 2023 admin

Eminent technology experts hailing from India have been named to a new global advisory body announced by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to support the international community’s efforts to govern artificial intelligence. The High-Level Multistakeholder Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence, announced by the UN Chief here on October 26, brings together experts from the government, the…

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United Nations warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief operations as bombings rise

October 25, 2023 admin

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees warned on October 25 that without immediate deliveries of fuel it will soon have to sharply cut back relief operations across the Gaza Strip, which has been blockaded and hit by devastating Israeli airstrikes since Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel more than two weeks ago. The…

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Egypt-Gaza border crossing opens, letting desperately needed aid flow to Palestinians

October 21, 2023 admin

Trucks carrying aid wait to exit, on the Palestinian side of the border with Egypt, as the conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas continues, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on October 21, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters The border crossing between Egypt and Gaza opened on October 21 to let desperately…

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EAM Jaishankar meets U.N. leadership, discusses India’s G20 Presidency, UNSC reforms

September 26, 2023 admin

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar meets António Guterres, U.N. Secretary General on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session, in New York on September 26, 2023 | Photo Credit: ANI External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with the top U.N. leadership here and discussed India’s G20 Presidency, regional issues and global challenges, sustainable…

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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar holds bilateral meetings with global counterparts on UNGA sidelines

September 25, 2023 admin

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at a global event on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, in New York. | Photo Credit: PTI External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with his global counterparts on the sidelines of the high-level United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York,…

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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar holds bilateral meetings with global counterparts on UNGA sidelines

September 25, 2023 admin

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Atlantic nations commit to environmental, economic cooperation on sidelines of UN meeting

September 19, 2023 admin

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. | Photo Credit: AP “More than 30 Atlantic countries on four continents committed, on September 18, to bolster coordination on economic development, environmental protection, maritime issues and more,” the White House said. The adoption of the Declaration on Atlantic Cooperation was completed on Monday evening at a meeting hosted…

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Special U.N. summit, protests, week of talk turn up heat on fossil fuels and global warming

September 16, 2023 admin

The heat is about to be turned up on fossil fuels, the United States and President Joe Biden. As a record-smashing and deadly hot summer draws to a close, the United Nations and the city that hosts it are focusing on climate change and the burning of coal, oil and natural gas that causes it….

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UN Chief On Security Council Seat

September 8, 2023 admin

Mr Guterres also praised India for its initiative to launch the International Year of Millets. New Delhi: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday said he fully understands India’s aspirations to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council but asserted that it is for the member countries to decide about the reform of the…

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G20 Summit, Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General, United Nations: “One Earth, One Family Timeless Ideal Inspired By Maha Upanishad”: UN Chief

September 8, 2023 admin

The UN Secretary-General urged countries to come together and act together for the common good. New Delhi: A day after an official said the United Nations Secretary General has been a “strong advocate” for India getting a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council, Antonio Guterres has said in New Delhi that the institution…

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