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Pakistan Begins 2-Year Term At UN Security Council, To Oppose Reform Sought By India
Pakistan today replaced Japan for a seat at the world's topmost diplomatic body - the UN Security Council. Islamabad will occupy one of the two seats from the Asia-Pacific region for two years starting today.
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UN Committee Unable To Agree On Palestinian Bid For Full Membership
A UN Security Council committee considering an application by the Palestinian Authority to become a full U.N. member "was unable to make a unanimous recommendation" on whether it met the criteria, according to the committee report seen by Reuters.
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Russia Must End "Forcible Transfer" Of Ukrainian Children: UN Panel
Russia must end the forcible transfer of children from Ukraine and provide information about those already taken and ensure they are returned home, a UN committee said Thursday.
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"Political Game": Yemen's Houthis Slam UN Resolution On Red Sea Navigation
The head of Yemen's Houthi supreme revolutionary committee, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, said on Thursday the UN resolution on navigation on the Red Sea is a "political game" and that the United States was the one violating international law.
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Venice Not To Be Added To List Of Endangered Sites By UN Cultural Body
A UNESCO committee has decided not to add Venice to the organisation's World Heritage List in Danger, disregarding a recommendation from experts and sparing the Italian government from an embarrassing verdict on the city's condition.
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UN Committee Urges Rich Countries To Waive Patents On Covid Vaccine
A UN anti-racism committee on Thursday urged rich countries -- particularly Britain, Germany, Switzerland and the United States -- to waive coronavirus vaccine patents and said they violated a guarantee against racial discrimination.
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How Did 'Kailasa', A Fictional Country, Reach UN? All You Need To Know
Nithyananda left India years ago after facing several cases, including rape and sexual assault. He founded 'Kailasa' in 2019.
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UN Praises "Delhi Declaration" In Fight Against Terrorism Exploiting Tech
UN Security Council members have hailed the significance of the "Delhi Declaration" adopted at a special meeting of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee in India last year.
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"China Can't...": Ex Envoy After Pak's Abdul Makki Named Global Terrorist
India's former representative at the UN, Syed Akbaruddin, on Monday said the news about Abdul Rehman Makki being designated as a global terrorist by the UN sanctions committee depicts a growing understanding globally that China cannot thwart India
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India Has Been A Victim Of Terrorism For Decades: President Murmu At UN Meet
Asserting that India has been a victim of terrorism for decades, President Murmu on Saturday said zero tolerance to all acts of terror, irrespective of its motivations, should continue to be the guiding approach of the international community.
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"Zero Tolerance" Towards Terrorism Adopted By Member Nations At Top UN Meet
The UN Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee on Saturday called on member-countries to ensure "zero tolerance" towards terrorist activities and vowed to deal with the scourge more vigorously at the end of its two-day conclave in India.
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India To Contribute $500,000 To UN Trust Fund For Counter-Terrorism
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that India will contribute $500,000 to the United Nations Trust Fund for Counter Terrorism this year to aid capacity-building support to member states in combating terrorism.
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At Top UN Meet, S Jaishankar On "Potent Instruments In Terrorist Toolkit"
On challenges posed by emerging technologies, Mr Jaishnakar said technologies like virtual private network, encrypted message services, and blockchain have also thrown up new challenges for governments and regulatory bodies.
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Global Efforts Needed To Deal With Terrorists Abusing New Tech: UN Chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday called for concerted global efforts to deal with the challenge of the use of new technologies by terror groups to foment discord.
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Use Of New Payment Mechanism By Terrorists To Be Focus Of UN Meet In India
The UN Counter-Terrorism Committee will discuss ways to deal with terrorist groups using the internet, new online payment mechanism and unmanned aerial systems.
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Pakistan Begins 2-Year Term At UN Security Council, To Oppose Reform Sought By India
Pakistan today replaced Japan for a seat at the world's topmost diplomatic body - the UN Security Council. Islamabad will occupy one of the two seats from the Asia-Pacific region for two years starting today.
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UN Committee Unable To Agree On Palestinian Bid For Full Membership
A UN Security Council committee considering an application by the Palestinian Authority to become a full U.N. member "was unable to make a unanimous recommendation" on whether it met the criteria, according to the committee report seen by Reuters.
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Russia Must End "Forcible Transfer" Of Ukrainian Children: UN Panel
Russia must end the forcible transfer of children from Ukraine and provide information about those already taken and ensure they are returned home, a UN committee said Thursday.
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"Political Game": Yemen's Houthis Slam UN Resolution On Red Sea Navigation
The head of Yemen's Houthi supreme revolutionary committee, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, said on Thursday the UN resolution on navigation on the Red Sea is a "political game" and that the United States was the one violating international law.
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Venice Not To Be Added To List Of Endangered Sites By UN Cultural Body
A UNESCO committee has decided not to add Venice to the organisation's World Heritage List in Danger, disregarding a recommendation from experts and sparing the Italian government from an embarrassing verdict on the city's condition.
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UN Committee Urges Rich Countries To Waive Patents On Covid Vaccine
A UN anti-racism committee on Thursday urged rich countries -- particularly Britain, Germany, Switzerland and the United States -- to waive coronavirus vaccine patents and said they violated a guarantee against racial discrimination.
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How Did 'Kailasa', A Fictional Country, Reach UN? All You Need To Know
Nithyananda left India years ago after facing several cases, including rape and sexual assault. He founded 'Kailasa' in 2019.
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UN Praises "Delhi Declaration" In Fight Against Terrorism Exploiting Tech
UN Security Council members have hailed the significance of the "Delhi Declaration" adopted at a special meeting of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee in India last year.
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"China Can't...": Ex Envoy After Pak's Abdul Makki Named Global Terrorist
India's former representative at the UN, Syed Akbaruddin, on Monday said the news about Abdul Rehman Makki being designated as a global terrorist by the UN sanctions committee depicts a growing understanding globally that China cannot thwart India
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India Has Been A Victim Of Terrorism For Decades: President Murmu At UN Meet
Asserting that India has been a victim of terrorism for decades, President Murmu on Saturday said zero tolerance to all acts of terror, irrespective of its motivations, should continue to be the guiding approach of the international community.
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"Zero Tolerance" Towards Terrorism Adopted By Member Nations At Top UN Meet
The UN Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee on Saturday called on member-countries to ensure "zero tolerance" towards terrorist activities and vowed to deal with the scourge more vigorously at the end of its two-day conclave in India.
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India To Contribute $500,000 To UN Trust Fund For Counter-Terrorism
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that India will contribute $500,000 to the United Nations Trust Fund for Counter Terrorism this year to aid capacity-building support to member states in combating terrorism.
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At Top UN Meet, S Jaishankar On "Potent Instruments In Terrorist Toolkit"
On challenges posed by emerging technologies, Mr Jaishnakar said technologies like virtual private network, encrypted message services, and blockchain have also thrown up new challenges for governments and regulatory bodies.
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Global Efforts Needed To Deal With Terrorists Abusing New Tech: UN Chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday called for concerted global efforts to deal with the challenge of the use of new technologies by terror groups to foment discord.
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Use Of New Payment Mechanism By Terrorists To Be Focus Of UN Meet In India
The UN Counter-Terrorism Committee will discuss ways to deal with terrorist groups using the internet, new online payment mechanism and unmanned aerial systems.
