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Donald Trump Halts US Involvement With UN Rights Body Over "Anti-American Bias"
US President Donald Trump has ordered an end to America's engagement with several UN agencies, including the Human Rights Council while initiating a comprehensive assessment of US financial assistance to the multinational organisation.
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Russia Open To Ukraine Peace Talks If Trump Initiates, Says Envoy
Russia is open to negotiations on an end to the Ukraine war if initiated by US President-elect Donald Trump, but any talks need to be based on the realities of Russian advances, Moscow's ambassador to the UN in Geneva told reporters on Thursday.
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US Supports India's Push For Permanent Seat In UN Security Council
US President Joe Biden has told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the United States supports initiatives to reform global institutions to reflect India's important voice, including permanent membership for India in a "reformed" UNSC.
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International Friendship Day 2024: Date, History and Significance
International Day of Friendship: The day was proclaimed in 2011 by the United Nations General Assembly. This initiative is also significant as it walks on the proposal made by UNESCO.
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Death Stranding Director's Cut Confirmed to Release on iPhone, iPad and Mac on January 30
Death Stranding, Hideo Kojima’s surreal package delivery title that first launched as a PlayStation exclusive in 2019 and was later ported to PC, has a new release date on Apple devices. The Director’s Cut version of the game is arriving January 30 on iPhone, iPad and Mac, with pre-orders currently open, 505 Games announced Tuesday.
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Will "Annihilate" US, South Korea If Confronted: Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told his top military officers to use maximum force against South Korea and the United States if they initiate a military confrontation, state media reported Monday.
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UN to Educate Over 22,000 Staff Members on Blockchain, Web3: Here’s Why
The UNDP is a branch of the UN that is focussed on helping poverty-ridden parts of the world is now getting ready to train its staff members across the world on blockchain and Web3. To do so, the UNDP has partnered with the Algorand Foundation, a non-profit body that supports the eco-friendly green blockchain Algorand.
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Russia Minister Dismisses Ukraine Peace Plan, UN Bid To Revive Grain Deal
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that Ukraine's proposed peace plan as well as the latest UN proposals to revive the Black Sea grain initiative were both "not realistic."
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Odisha Wins World Habitat Awards 2023 For Slum Upgradation Program
Odisha won the UN-Habitat's World Habitat Awards 2023 for Jaga Mission, a 5T initiative of the state.
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UN Ranks Namami Gange Among Top 10 World Restoration Flagship Programmes
The United Nations (UN) has recognised the Namami Gange initiative to rejuvenate river Ganga as one of the top 10 World Restoration Flagships aimed at reviving the natural world and awarded the project's Director General, G. Asok Kumar.
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Rishi Sunak's First Big U-Turn After Taking Charge As UK PM
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday announced he will attend the UN climate change conference, reversing an initial decision not to go because of "pressing domestic commitments".
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UN-Brokered Grain Deal Suspension To Affect Food Security Globally: India
India raised concern on Monday at the Security Council about the suspension of the UN-brokered Black Sea Grain initiative, saying that this move is likely to further exacerbate the food security, fuel, and fertilizer supply challenges faced by the wo
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India Wins UN Award For Its Initiative To Control, Prevent Hypertension
India has won a UN award for its initiative to control and prevent hypertension under the government's National Health Mission.
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World Bank, UN Body Sign $20 Million Partnership To Support Afghanistan
The United Nations Development Progamme (UNDP) has signed a USD 20 million partnership agreement with the World Bank to support humanitarian, economic, and social development initiatives across all eight regions and 34 provinces of Afghanistan.
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India Contributes USD 800,000 To Promote Hindi Language At United Nations
India has contributed USD 800,000 to the United Nations as part of the initiative to enhance public outreach of the organisation in Hindi.
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Donald Trump Halts US Involvement With UN Rights Body Over "Anti-American Bias"
US President Donald Trump has ordered an end to America's engagement with several UN agencies, including the Human Rights Council while initiating a comprehensive assessment of US financial assistance to the multinational organisation.
-
Russia Open To Ukraine Peace Talks If Trump Initiates, Says Envoy
Russia is open to negotiations on an end to the Ukraine war if initiated by US President-elect Donald Trump, but any talks need to be based on the realities of Russian advances, Moscow's ambassador to the UN in Geneva told reporters on Thursday.
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US Supports India's Push For Permanent Seat In UN Security Council
US President Joe Biden has told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the United States supports initiatives to reform global institutions to reflect India's important voice, including permanent membership for India in a "reformed" UNSC.
-
International Friendship Day 2024: Date, History and Significance
International Day of Friendship: The day was proclaimed in 2011 by the United Nations General Assembly. This initiative is also significant as it walks on the proposal made by UNESCO.
-
Death Stranding Director's Cut Confirmed to Release on iPhone, iPad and Mac on January 30
Death Stranding, Hideo Kojima’s surreal package delivery title that first launched as a PlayStation exclusive in 2019 and was later ported to PC, has a new release date on Apple devices. The Director’s Cut version of the game is arriving January 30 on iPhone, iPad and Mac, with pre-orders currently open, 505 Games announced Tuesday.
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Will "Annihilate" US, South Korea If Confronted: Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told his top military officers to use maximum force against South Korea and the United States if they initiate a military confrontation, state media reported Monday.
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UN to Educate Over 22,000 Staff Members on Blockchain, Web3: Here’s Why
The UNDP is a branch of the UN that is focussed on helping poverty-ridden parts of the world is now getting ready to train its staff members across the world on blockchain and Web3. To do so, the UNDP has partnered with the Algorand Foundation, a non-profit body that supports the eco-friendly green blockchain Algorand.
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Russia Minister Dismisses Ukraine Peace Plan, UN Bid To Revive Grain Deal
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that Ukraine's proposed peace plan as well as the latest UN proposals to revive the Black Sea grain initiative were both "not realistic."
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Odisha Wins World Habitat Awards 2023 For Slum Upgradation Program
Odisha won the UN-Habitat's World Habitat Awards 2023 for Jaga Mission, a 5T initiative of the state.
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UN Ranks Namami Gange Among Top 10 World Restoration Flagship Programmes
The United Nations (UN) has recognised the Namami Gange initiative to rejuvenate river Ganga as one of the top 10 World Restoration Flagships aimed at reviving the natural world and awarded the project's Director General, G. Asok Kumar.
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Rishi Sunak's First Big U-Turn After Taking Charge As UK PM
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday announced he will attend the UN climate change conference, reversing an initial decision not to go because of "pressing domestic commitments".
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UN-Brokered Grain Deal Suspension To Affect Food Security Globally: India
India raised concern on Monday at the Security Council about the suspension of the UN-brokered Black Sea Grain initiative, saying that this move is likely to further exacerbate the food security, fuel, and fertilizer supply challenges faced by the wo
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India Wins UN Award For Its Initiative To Control, Prevent Hypertension
India has won a UN award for its initiative to control and prevent hypertension under the government's National Health Mission.
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World Bank, UN Body Sign $20 Million Partnership To Support Afghanistan
The United Nations Development Progamme (UNDP) has signed a USD 20 million partnership agreement with the World Bank to support humanitarian, economic, and social development initiatives across all eight regions and 34 provinces of Afghanistan.
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India Contributes USD 800,000 To Promote Hindi Language At United Nations
India has contributed USD 800,000 to the United Nations as part of the initiative to enhance public outreach of the organisation in Hindi.
