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U.N. chief Guterres urges G20 to use power to ease global suffering

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U.N. chief Guterres urges G20 to use power to ease global suffering

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses a media conference on the eve of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 21, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP The G20 nations hold enormous potential to ease suffering and set the world on a more peaceful course, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said, urging the bloc…

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Europeans say Iran yet to take necessary actions to stop ‘snapback’ of UN sanctions

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Europeans say Iran yet to take necessary actions to stop ‘snapback’ of UN sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. File | Photo Credit: AP European officials told Iran on Wednesday (September 17, 2025) it had yet to take the actions needed to stop the return of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear programme, warning time was running out. The comments from the German Foreign Ministry and the European Union…

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UN creates Artificial Intelligence advisory panel

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UN creates Artificial Intelligence advisory panel

Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters The UN General Assembly on Tuesday (August 26, 2025) created an Artificial Intelligence (AI) advisory body to help countries make decisions about the revolutionary technology. Member States said they were concerned about the swift development of a life-changing tool they fear could threaten democracy and human rights. So in…

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UN force sounds alarm over Israeli ‘destruction’ in south Lebanon

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UN force sounds alarm over Israeli ‘destruction’ in south Lebanon

A damaged mosque is seen after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, in the Lebanese village of Khiam, December 23, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters The United Nations’ peacekeeping force in Lebanon expressed concern on Thursday (December 26, 2024) at the “continuing” damage done by Israeli forces in the country’s south despite a ceasefire in…

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India Leads Celebrations At UN’s First-Ever Global Event

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India Leads Celebrations At UN’s First-Ever Global Event

The world will mark 21st December 2024 as the first-ever World Meditation Day, following a resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly on 29th November 2024.This marks a significant moment in global recognition of meditation’s value. This historic event will establish an annual global celebration of meditation, highlighting its transformative benefits for mental and…

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India Leads Celebrations At UN’s First-Ever Global Event

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India Leads Celebrations At UN’s First-Ever Global Event

The world will mark 21st December 2024 as the first-ever World Meditation Day, following a resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly on 29th November 2024.This marks a significant moment in global recognition of meditation’s value. This historic event will establish an annual global celebration of meditation, highlighting its transformative benefits for mental and…

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U.N. General Assembly asks court to say what Israel needs to provide in Gaza

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U.N. General Assembly asks court to say what Israel needs to provide in Gaza

The U.N.G.A. approved a resolution asking the U.N.’s highest court to State what Israel’s obligations are in Gaza and the West Bank to provide humanitarian assistance. File | Photo Credit: AP The U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution on Thursday (December 20, 2024) asking the U.N.’s highest court to State what Israel’s obligations are in…

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UNGA declares December 21 as World Meditation Day, unanimously adopts resolution co-sponsored by India

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UNGA declares December 21 as World Meditation Day, unanimously adopts resolution co-sponsored by India

Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement India co-sponsored a UN General Assembly draft resolution that was unanimously adopted to proclaim December 21 as World Meditation Day. India, including Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mexico and Andorra, was a member of the core group of countries that guided the unanimous adoption of…

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UN Official Calls For Survivor-Centred Anti-Violence Laws

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UN Official Calls For Survivor-Centred Anti-Violence Laws

Bangkok, Thailand: In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Melissa Alvarado, Regional Programme Manager for Ending Violence Against Women at UN Women, emphasised the importance of a survivor-centric approach when drafting laws and regulations to combat violence against women. Ms Alvarado stressed that the voices of survivors must be central in the formulation of policies aimed…

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