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- World
Every 2 min a woman died from pregnancy and childbirth in 2023 globally
New Delhi: A woman died almost every two minutes, or more than 700 women died daily from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth in 2023, according to data from the UN…
- Business
India’s trade flourished in Q4 2024, defied global risks: UN Report
New Delhi: India’s trade saw strong growth in the last quarter of 2024, according to a new report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report highlights that…
- World
India, UN sign MoU to renew Hindi UN project at world body
New York: India and the United Nations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding renewing a dedicated project at the world body to broadcast news from the UN in Hindi and enhance public…
- India
India remains cornerstone of UN peacekeeping, its women peacekeepers indispensable: UN
United Nations: India remains a cornerstone of UN peacekeeping and its women peacekeepers have demonstrated that missions with greater female representation improve operational outcomes and contribute to lasting peace, the United Nations…
- India
India, Japan joint military exercise to be held from Feb 24-Mar 9
New Delhi: India and Japan are set to take part in a joint military exercise starting February 24, aiming to enhance interoperability between the two forces while undertaking joint urban warfare and…
- Afghanistan
A Taliban fires at a UN compound in Kabul and is later found dead
Kabul: A Taliban fighter opened fire at the United Nations compound in Kabul, slightly injuring a security guard, and was later found dead, the UN mission in Afghanistan said Monday. The gunman…
- World
UN desertification talks end without agreement to combat droughts
New Delhi: The 16th conference of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ended on Saturday without a binding agreement on tackling drought, despite worsening global aridification trends…
- Science
Over 77 pc of Earth’s land became drier in last 30 years: UN
New Delhi: Over 77 per cent of Earth’s land experienced a drier climate during the three decades leading up to 2020, compared to the previous 30-year period, according to a report released…
- Politics
Mamata Banerjee seeks UN intervention in Bangladesh crisis
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Monday, sought the intervention of the United Nations (UN) in the ongoing crisis in neighbouring Bangladesh. She also floated a proposal for the Union…
- World
Bangladesh asserts no systematic attacks on minorities amid UN concerns
United Nations: The arrest of a Hindu leader in Dhaka has been “misconstrued” and he was arrested on specific charges, Bangladesh has told a UN forum on minority issues, claiming that there…
- World
COP29: $300 billion deal insufficient, say climate advocates
Baku: The voices of the most vulnerable were sidelined, human rights and civil society participation ignored, and accountability swept under the rug, say climate advocates on the conclusion of two-week UN climate…
- Science
Methane alert system issued 1,200 emission notifications, only 15 responded to: UN
Baku: A high-tech system that identifies major methane leaks has delivered 1,200 notifications to governments and companies over the last two years, yet just one per cent of notifications were responded to,…
- World
Acute food insecurity is set to increase across 22 countries: UN
Rome: Acute food insecurity is set to increase in both magnitude and severity across 22 countries and territories, a new United Nations report said on Thursday. The report warns that the spread…
- World
3.7 mn children in Sudan at risk of acute malnutrition: Warns UN
Khartoum: Two United Nations agencies have said that 3.7 million children under five in Sudan are at risk of acute malnutrition, warning of a worsening humanitarian crisis across the country. “There are…
- Middle East
UN officials call for urgent ceasefire in Lebanon
Beirut: Two senior UN officials on Tuesday, October 15 urged a ceasefire in Lebanon after witnessing the dire circumstances facing families and children due to the Hezbollah-Israeli conflict, according to a statement…
