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'Operation Sindoor Balanced Reply': India Slams Pakistan For Terrorism, Child Abuse At UN
India has slammed Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for its grave violations of child rights and cross-border terrorism.
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As Afghan Taliban Minister Begins 1st India Visit, Delhi Has A Flag Dilemma
Afghanistan's UN-sanctioned Foreign Minister landed in India on Thursday for a week-long visit.
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15 Million Primary-Age Girls Out Of School Wordwide, Says UN Report
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally.
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Taliban Investigating Death Threats Against UN's Afghan Female Staff: Report
The Taliban are investigating explicit death threats against dozens of Afghan women working for the United Nations, according to a report.
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This Terror Group Is "Most Serious Threat" In South Asia, Has 2,000 Fighters
A recent United Nations report has described the so-called Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISIL-K) as the "most serious threat" in South Asia, both regionally and internationally.
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Detained UK Couple In Afghanistan Get Medical Care After UN Appeal
An elderly British couple detained for months in Afghanistan are receiving medical care, the Taliban government's top diplomat said Wednesday, after UN experts warned they were at risk of dying.
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Water Crisis In Afghan Capital Leaves Families Struggling For Survival
Afghanistan's capital Kabul is facing a water shortage, running out of ground water with families such as Bibi Jan's forced to choose between water and food. UNICEF warned last year that Kabul could be dry by 2030 if urgent action is not taken.
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Taliban Morality Police Arrest Men For Wrong Hairstyle, Skipping Mosque: UN
Over half of detentions made under laws regulating people's conduct, concerned "either men not having the compliant beard length or hairstyle, or barbers providing non-compliant beard trimming or haircuts."
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Monitoring Situation In Afghanistan, Held Discussions With Taliban: India At UN
India told the UN Security Council that it has discussed with the Taliban regime various issues pertaining to bilateral relations and the "special" people-to-people ties has been the "foundation" of Delhi's present day engagement with the country.
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In A First Since Taliban Rule, Afghanistan Says To Attend UN Climate Talks
An Afghan delegation will attend the upcoming UN climate change summit in Azerbaijan, the foreign ministry spokesman told AFP on Saturday, marking a first since the Taliban government came to power.
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Taliban Suspends Polio Vaccination In Afghanistan Despite Rise In Cases
The United Nations (UN) announced on Monday that the Taliban has suspended all polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan.
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Taliban Rejects UN Criticism Of Morality Law As Insult To Islamic Values
The Taliban government's morality police said it would not cooperate with the United Nation's mission in Afghanistan, calling it "an opposing side".
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UN Rights Expert Barred From Afghanistan: Report
The UN special rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan has been barred from entering the country, a diplomatic source told AFP on Tuesday.
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Taliban Told To "Include Women" In Public Life At Their First UN Meet
Taliban authorities were told women must be included in public life, UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo said on Monday as she defended a decision to sideline civil society groups at official talks in Doha.
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No Afghan 'Reintegration' Without Progress On Rights: UN
Restrictions on women's rights continue to prevent Afghanistan's "reintegration" into the international community, a senior UN official said Friday, noting the Taliban's participation in upcoming talks in Doha is not legitimization of the isolated go
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'Operation Sindoor Balanced Reply': India Slams Pakistan For Terrorism, Child Abuse At UN
India has slammed Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for its grave violations of child rights and cross-border terrorism.
-
As Afghan Taliban Minister Begins 1st India Visit, Delhi Has A Flag Dilemma
Afghanistan's UN-sanctioned Foreign Minister landed in India on Thursday for a week-long visit.
-
15 Million Primary-Age Girls Out Of School Wordwide, Says UN Report
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally.
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Taliban Investigating Death Threats Against UN's Afghan Female Staff: Report
The Taliban are investigating explicit death threats against dozens of Afghan women working for the United Nations, according to a report.
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This Terror Group Is "Most Serious Threat" In South Asia, Has 2,000 Fighters
A recent United Nations report has described the so-called Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISIL-K) as the "most serious threat" in South Asia, both regionally and internationally.
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Detained UK Couple In Afghanistan Get Medical Care After UN Appeal
An elderly British couple detained for months in Afghanistan are receiving medical care, the Taliban government's top diplomat said Wednesday, after UN experts warned they were at risk of dying.
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Water Crisis In Afghan Capital Leaves Families Struggling For Survival
Afghanistan's capital Kabul is facing a water shortage, running out of ground water with families such as Bibi Jan's forced to choose between water and food. UNICEF warned last year that Kabul could be dry by 2030 if urgent action is not taken.
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Taliban Morality Police Arrest Men For Wrong Hairstyle, Skipping Mosque: UN
Over half of detentions made under laws regulating people's conduct, concerned "either men not having the compliant beard length or hairstyle, or barbers providing non-compliant beard trimming or haircuts."
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Monitoring Situation In Afghanistan, Held Discussions With Taliban: India At UN
India told the UN Security Council that it has discussed with the Taliban regime various issues pertaining to bilateral relations and the "special" people-to-people ties has been the "foundation" of Delhi's present day engagement with the country.
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In A First Since Taliban Rule, Afghanistan Says To Attend UN Climate Talks
An Afghan delegation will attend the upcoming UN climate change summit in Azerbaijan, the foreign ministry spokesman told AFP on Saturday, marking a first since the Taliban government came to power.
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Taliban Suspends Polio Vaccination In Afghanistan Despite Rise In Cases
The United Nations (UN) announced on Monday that the Taliban has suspended all polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan.
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Taliban Rejects UN Criticism Of Morality Law As Insult To Islamic Values
The Taliban government's morality police said it would not cooperate with the United Nation's mission in Afghanistan, calling it "an opposing side".
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UN Rights Expert Barred From Afghanistan: Report
The UN special rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan has been barred from entering the country, a diplomatic source told AFP on Tuesday.
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Taliban Told To "Include Women" In Public Life At Their First UN Meet
Taliban authorities were told women must be included in public life, UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo said on Monday as she defended a decision to sideline civil society groups at official talks in Doha.
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No Afghan 'Reintegration' Without Progress On Rights: UN
Restrictions on women's rights continue to prevent Afghanistan's "reintegration" into the international community, a senior UN official said Friday, noting the Taliban's participation in upcoming talks in Doha is not legitimization of the isolated go
