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A United Nations logo and flag are seen during the U.N. General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters in New York. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters An Indian peacekeeper who lost his life serving under the UN flag is among over 60 military, police and civilian peacekeepers to be honoured posthumously with a prestigious medal for their…
The story so far: Even as Israel continues to attack Southern Gaza’s Rafah, three European nations — Norway, Spain and Ireland — announced their formal recognition of Palestine as a state on May 22. The recognition is expected to take place on May 28. All three countries have urged Israel and Hamas to agree to…
The United Nations approved a resolution Thursday establishing an annual day to commemorate the 1995 genocide of more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslims by Bosnian Serbs, a move vehemently opposed by Serbs who fear it will brand them all as “genocidal” supporters of the mass killing. The vote in the 193-member General Assembly was 84-19 with…
“Thousands of journalists have fled their home countries in recent years to escape political repression, save their lives and escape conflict – but in exile they are often vulnerable to physical, digital and legal threats,” a U.N. investigator said on May 22. Irene Khan said in a report to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)…
India’s growth projection for next year remains at 6.6 per cent, which was made in January. United Nations: Indian economy’s growth rate projection for this year has been raised by 0.7 per cent to 6.9 per cent from the forecast made in January by the UN and it retains its position as the world’s fastest-growing…
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According to the UN, at least 190 Palestinian UN employees have been killed since Gaza war. United Nations: A UN security services member was killed in an attack on a vehicle in Gaza on Monday, a spokesperson said, adding the death was the first international UN employee killed in the Palestinian territory since the war…
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India’s permanent representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj File | Photo Credit: ANI India has contributed $500,000 to the U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund, underscoring its unwavering commitment to support multilateral efforts in the global fight against the scourge of terrorism. India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj on May 7 handed…
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India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj speaks at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting | Photo Credit: ANI In a sharp retort, India has said Pakistan harbours a “most dubious track record” on all aspects, as it slammed “destructive and pernicious” remarks made by Islamabad’s envoy in the U.N. General Assembly…
India has voiced hope that Palestine’s bid to become a full member of the United Nations, which was blocked by the U.S. last month, will be reconsidered and its endeavour to become a member of the world organisation will get endorsed. The U.S. vetoed a resolution in the UN Security Council on a Palestinian bid…
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India has voiced hope that Palestine’s bid to become a full member of the United Nations United Nations: India has voiced hope that Palestine’s bid to become a full member of the United Nations, which was blocked by the US last month, will be reconsidered and its endeavour to become a member of the world…
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