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145 UN Member States Now Recognise A Palestinian State
Israel's war in Gaza since the October 7 attack has revived a global push for Palestinians to be given a state of their own.
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India Should Be A Permanent Member Of UN Security Council: Ro Khanna
India should be a permanent member of the UN Security Council and its G20 presidency is an appropriate recognition of its rise as a world power, influential US Congressman Ro Khanna said on Monday.
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Recognition Of Taliban Government "Impossible" Over Curbs On Afghan Women: UN
As long as restrictions against women's rights remain in place in Afghanistan, it will be "nearly impossible" for the international community to recognize the Taliban government, the UN's envoy to the country said Wednesday.
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Taliban Welcomes UN's Presence In Afghanistan In Global Recognition Quest
The Taliban Friday welcomed a UN Security Council resolution formally extending the world body's presence in Afghanistan, although the government of the hardline Islamist group remains unrecognised by the international community.
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US, Allies Call For Emergency UN Meeting On Ukraine Today
The United States and allies including France have requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council later Monday on Russia's recognition of separatist territories in Ukraine as independent, diplomats told AFP.
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UN Chief Delays ASEAN Talks To Avoid Myanmar Junta Envoy's Recognition
UN chief Antonio Guterres asked to postpone a virtual meeting with Southeast Asian ministers at the last minute to avoid signaling recognition of Myanmar's junta by being in the same online room as the military's envoy, UN diplomats said.
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Question Of Taliban's Recognition "Not On The Table": Russia At UN
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that international recognition of the Taliban was not currently under consideration.
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"In PM's Meetings, Suo Motu Recognition Of Concerns On Pak Support To Terror": Foreign Secretary
In all meetings of PM Narendra Modi, beginning with the US leadership, there was a "suo motu" recognition of the concerns that Pakistan has both supported and nurtured cross-border terrorism, including in and from Afghanistan, Foreign Secretary said
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Taliban's Desire For Recognition Is Only Leverage Point, Says UN Chief
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday the Taliban's desire for international recognition is the Security Council's only leverage to press for inclusive government and respect for rights, particularly for women, in Afghanistan.
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Nobel Peace Prize Win Will Further Strengthen Cooperation With India: World Food Programme
The UN's World Food Programme which won the Nobel Peace prize on Friday said it hopes that this recognition will further strengthen its cooperation with India where it has been working for around five decades in various programmes related to food and nutrition security.
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Indian Teen Chosen For UN Sustainable Development Goals Programme
An 18-year-old from India, Udit Singhal, has been named by the United Nations to the 2020 cohort of young leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals, the highest profile recognition opportunity at the world body for youngsters who are leading efforts to combat the world's most pressing issues.
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UN Adopts Coronavirus Response Resolution, US Votes Against
The United States was supported only by Israel Friday in a vote against a UN resolution for a "comprehensive and coordinated response" to the Covid-19 pandemic, a text that included recognition of the WHO's leadership role.
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Nelson Mandela Day: Images And Quotes Remembering 'Madiba'
Nelson Mandela International Day 2020: Fondly referred to as Madiba, Nelson Mandela touched lived where ever he went. In November 2009, in recognition of his contribution to the peace and freedom, the UN General Assembly declared July 18 as "Nelson Mandela International Day" and a resolution was passed paying tribute to his values, dedication to co...
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Nithyananda To Approach UN Over His Own 'Hindu Nation': Report
Self-styled godman Swami Nithyananda's legal team is working on a draft petition to send to the United Nations, seeking recognition for his "sovereign nation of Kailaasa".
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17 Indian Peacekeepers In South Sudan Awarded Medals For Service
Seventeen Indian peacekeepers deployed with the United Nation mission (UN) in South Sudan have been awarded medals in recognition of their service to the people in the world's youngest country.
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145 UN Member States Now Recognise A Palestinian State
Israel's war in Gaza since the October 7 attack has revived a global push for Palestinians to be given a state of their own.
-
India Should Be A Permanent Member Of UN Security Council: Ro Khanna
India should be a permanent member of the UN Security Council and its G20 presidency is an appropriate recognition of its rise as a world power, influential US Congressman Ro Khanna said on Monday.
-
Recognition Of Taliban Government "Impossible" Over Curbs On Afghan Women: UN
As long as restrictions against women's rights remain in place in Afghanistan, it will be "nearly impossible" for the international community to recognize the Taliban government, the UN's envoy to the country said Wednesday.
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Taliban Welcomes UN's Presence In Afghanistan In Global Recognition Quest
The Taliban Friday welcomed a UN Security Council resolution formally extending the world body's presence in Afghanistan, although the government of the hardline Islamist group remains unrecognised by the international community.
-
US, Allies Call For Emergency UN Meeting On Ukraine Today
The United States and allies including France have requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council later Monday on Russia's recognition of separatist territories in Ukraine as independent, diplomats told AFP.
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UN Chief Delays ASEAN Talks To Avoid Myanmar Junta Envoy's Recognition
UN chief Antonio Guterres asked to postpone a virtual meeting with Southeast Asian ministers at the last minute to avoid signaling recognition of Myanmar's junta by being in the same online room as the military's envoy, UN diplomats said.
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Question Of Taliban's Recognition "Not On The Table": Russia At UN
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that international recognition of the Taliban was not currently under consideration.
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"In PM's Meetings, Suo Motu Recognition Of Concerns On Pak Support To Terror": Foreign Secretary
In all meetings of PM Narendra Modi, beginning with the US leadership, there was a "suo motu" recognition of the concerns that Pakistan has both supported and nurtured cross-border terrorism, including in and from Afghanistan, Foreign Secretary said
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Taliban's Desire For Recognition Is Only Leverage Point, Says UN Chief
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday the Taliban's desire for international recognition is the Security Council's only leverage to press for inclusive government and respect for rights, particularly for women, in Afghanistan.
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Nobel Peace Prize Win Will Further Strengthen Cooperation With India: World Food Programme
The UN's World Food Programme which won the Nobel Peace prize on Friday said it hopes that this recognition will further strengthen its cooperation with India where it has been working for around five decades in various programmes related to food and nutrition security.
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Indian Teen Chosen For UN Sustainable Development Goals Programme
An 18-year-old from India, Udit Singhal, has been named by the United Nations to the 2020 cohort of young leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals, the highest profile recognition opportunity at the world body for youngsters who are leading efforts to combat the world's most pressing issues.
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UN Adopts Coronavirus Response Resolution, US Votes Against
The United States was supported only by Israel Friday in a vote against a UN resolution for a "comprehensive and coordinated response" to the Covid-19 pandemic, a text that included recognition of the WHO's leadership role.
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Nelson Mandela Day: Images And Quotes Remembering 'Madiba'
Nelson Mandela International Day 2020: Fondly referred to as Madiba, Nelson Mandela touched lived where ever he went. In November 2009, in recognition of his contribution to the peace and freedom, the UN General Assembly declared July 18 as "Nelson Mandela International Day" and a resolution was passed paying tribute to his values, dedication to co...
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Nithyananda To Approach UN Over His Own 'Hindu Nation': Report
Self-styled godman Swami Nithyananda's legal team is working on a draft petition to send to the United Nations, seeking recognition for his "sovereign nation of Kailaasa".
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17 Indian Peacekeepers In South Sudan Awarded Medals For Service
Seventeen Indian peacekeepers deployed with the United Nation mission (UN) in South Sudan have been awarded medals in recognition of their service to the people in the world's youngest country.
