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UN panel's finding on Michel based on limited info, biased allegations: MEA
India also made it clear that the Working Group is not a judicial body, and therefore, its opinions are not legally binding on the member states
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UN chief encouraged by India, Pak LoC ceasefire; hopes for further dialogue
Militaries of India and Pakistan said on Thursday that they have agreed to strictly observe all agreements on the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors
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UN pulls up India on British businessman Christian Michel detention
It has also asked the Narendra Modi government to immediately release him and provide an enforceable right to compensation in accordance with international law.
New US envoy to United Nations gets red carpet welcome from Russia
Noting Thomas-Greenfield''s decades as a US diplomat, he said "it''s always easier to interact with professionals"
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UN: India searching for Rohingya refugees adrift without food, water
The boat was believed to have left Bangladesh two weeks ago and then broken down at sea
Human rights must not only be available to privileged: UN chief Guterres
Noting that with the support of member states over the last year, he said that the Call to Action "is making important progress"
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UN: Yemen faces world's worst famine and needs $3.85 billion
Conflict-torn Yemen is falling off a cliff and will face the worst famine the world has seen for decades unless donors, and especially its Gulf neighbours, contribute generously
After United Nations vote, high hopes for Indian cannabis industry
Their optimism stems from the United Nations (UN) reclassifying cannabis as a less dangerous drug in December 2020
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Riding on the blue economy
India's marine resources remain under-utilised
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Sri Lankan foreign min appeals for rejection of UN rights body resolution
The minister described the impending resolution as unsubstantiated and a pure political move against Sri Lanka
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UN chief lists four priority areas to address climate crisis risks
Talking about the last priority area, Guterres said that "we need to deepen partnerships across and beyond the United Nations system"
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US Senate confirms Linda Thomas-Greenfield as UN ambassador
The Senate has confirmed President Joe Biden's choice to lead US diplomacy at the United Nations. Linda Thomas-Greenfield's confirmation on Tuesday reflected the Biden administration's determination to reengage with the world body and former President Donald Trump's diplomacy that often left the US isolated internationally. Senators voted 78-20 to confirm Thomas-Greenfield to the post, which will be a Cabinet-level position. Thomas-Greenfield, a retired 35-year veteran of the foreign service who resigned during the Trump administration, will be the third African American, and the second African American woman, to hold the job. Her confirmation was hailed by Democrats and advocates of the United Nations, who had lamented the Trump administration's unilateral approach to international affairs. This confirmation sends a message that the United States is back and that our foreign service is back, said Rep. Karen Bass, who chairs a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on Africa, global ..
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Iran imposes restrictions on UN-led nuclear inspections: State TV
The state TV report gave little detail beyond confirming that Iran had made good on its threat to reduce cooperation with International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors
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Afghanistan: UN says civilian casualties down by 15 per cent last year
President Joe Biden''s administration is reviewing the U.S.-Taliban peace deal that was signed February 29 last year
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Italian ambassador to DR Congo dies in attack on UN convoy: Report
WFP said it was seeking information from local authorities, as the ambush occurred on a road that had previously been cleared for travel without security escorts.
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US seeks to extend, strengthen nuclear pact with Iran: Antony Blinken
The United States remains committed to ensuring that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon. Diplomacy is the best path to achieve that goal, Blinken said
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UN to rich nations: Don't undermine Covax vaccination program
The head of the WHO pleaded with rich countries to check before ordering additional shots for themselves whether that undermines efforts to get vaccine shots to poorer nations
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Iran to give access to nuclear sites, but stop future 'snap' checks: IAEA
Iran is changing its access policy from Tuesday because the US has not lifted the sanctions imposed since Donald Trump abandoned the 2015 nuclear deal
UN: Trump ally, UAE firm violated Libya sanction, planned executing targets
The panel of experts outlined "a well-funded private military company operation" called "Project Opus" designed to provide military equipment to eastern-based commander Khalifa Hifter
UN Chief calls for global action to end 'senseless, suicidal war on nature'
"Human well-being lies in protecting the health of the planet. It's time to re-evaluate and reset our relationship with nature," he said
