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India abstaining from UN motion on Gaza ‘shameful’: Priyanka Gandhi
Malappuram: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday termed as “shameful” and “disappointing” the Indian government’s decision to abstain from the UN motion to protect civilians and uphold humanitarian obligations in…
- 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…
