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UN Allocates $60 Million From Emergency Fund To Combat Ebola Outbreak In Congo
Geneva, May 22 (IANS) UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has said that he is allocating up to $60 million from the world body's Central Emergency Response Fund to accelerate the respons
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Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Others Join Hands to Fight Online Scams and Fraud
Multiple tech and retail giants signed an agreement to combat rising online scams and fraud on Monday. The accord was signed at the UN Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, and the signatories include the likes of Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and others. As part of the agreement, the companies have pledged to work together and share intelligence about...
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India Reiterates Backing For Two-State Solution To Palestine Issue
India reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution to the Palestine issue and said it had joined more than 100 countries and international organisations in a statement condemning Israel's attempts to expand unlawful settlements in West Bank
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'Act Now': Global Body Flags Rise In Violence Against Hindus In Bangladesh Ahead Of Polls
A broad international alliance of human rights organisations, faith groups, and civil society leaders has issued an urgent global appeal warning that Hindus in Bangladesh are facing escalating violence and systematic persecution.
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Israel To Partially Open Rafah Crossing On Feb 1
Israel announced it would reopen the crucial Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Sunday after months of urging from the UN, humanitarian organisations and ordinary Palestinians -- but only for the "limited movement of people".
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Why US Is Walking Away From Global Climate Bodies Now
The United States has withdrawn from a number of international organisations, particularly those dealing with climate change.
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Israel Expressed Reservations About Pak, Now It Is Part Of Gaza Peace Board
Pakistan on Thursday was confirmed as a member of the 'Board of Peace' set up by US President Donald Trump as an "international organisation that seeks to promote stability... and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict".
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Israel Bulldozes UN Headquarters In Jerusalem To Clampdown On Palestinian Aid
Israeli crews started bulldozing the Jerusalem headquarters of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, pushing forward with its crackdown against an organisation that delivers humanitarian services to millions of people across the region.
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Trump Withdraws US From More Than 60 International Organisations
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation withdrawing the United States from 35 non-United Nations organizations and 31 UN entities that "operate contrary to US national interests," the White House said in a statement.
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UN Jobs 2025: Applications Invited For Young Professionals Programme Exam, Check Details
UN Young Professionals Programme Exam: The programme is conducted once a year across specific subject areas, based on the organisation's requirements. Only nationals of participating countries can apply.
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India Rises To 9th Position Globally In Total Forest Area
India has climbed to the ninth spot globally in total forest area and retained its third rank in annual forest area gain, according to a new report released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
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Activists Urge UN Action On Pakistan's Enforced Disappearances, Abuses
The Centre for Human Rights and Peace Advocacy organised a side event during the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, titled "Enforced Disappearances in Pakistan: Amplifying Voices, Demanding Justice, Calling for Global Action."
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WHO Confirms 11 New Ebola Cases In Congo
Eleven new confirmed cases of Ebola were reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the World Health Organisation's last update on September 15, showing a decreasing trend of cases in the recent week, the UN health agency said on Wednesday.
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Xi Jinping Seeks Development Bank For SCO To Counter US-Led System
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would accelerate the creation of an SCO development bank on Monday at the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin, as he seeks to expand the organization's influence and scope.
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"Must Oppose Bullying": Xi Sends Indirect Message To US At SCO Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for promoting a correct view of second world war history and opposing cold war mentality, block confrontation and bullying, a statement seen as sending a message to US over its unilateral imposition of tariffs
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UN Allocates $60 Million From Emergency Fund To Combat Ebola Outbreak In Congo
Geneva, May 22 (IANS) UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has said that he is allocating up to $60 million from the world body's Central Emergency Response Fund to accelerate the respons
-
Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Others Join Hands to Fight Online Scams and Fraud
Multiple tech and retail giants signed an agreement to combat rising online scams and fraud on Monday. The accord was signed at the UN Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, and the signatories include the likes of Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and others. As part of the agreement, the companies have pledged to work together and share intelligence about...
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India Reiterates Backing For Two-State Solution To Palestine Issue
India reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution to the Palestine issue and said it had joined more than 100 countries and international organisations in a statement condemning Israel's attempts to expand unlawful settlements in West Bank
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'Act Now': Global Body Flags Rise In Violence Against Hindus In Bangladesh Ahead Of Polls
A broad international alliance of human rights organisations, faith groups, and civil society leaders has issued an urgent global appeal warning that Hindus in Bangladesh are facing escalating violence and systematic persecution.
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Israel To Partially Open Rafah Crossing On Feb 1
Israel announced it would reopen the crucial Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Sunday after months of urging from the UN, humanitarian organisations and ordinary Palestinians -- but only for the "limited movement of people".
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Why US Is Walking Away From Global Climate Bodies Now
The United States has withdrawn from a number of international organisations, particularly those dealing with climate change.
-
Israel Expressed Reservations About Pak, Now It Is Part Of Gaza Peace Board
Pakistan on Thursday was confirmed as a member of the 'Board of Peace' set up by US President Donald Trump as an "international organisation that seeks to promote stability... and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict".
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Israel Bulldozes UN Headquarters In Jerusalem To Clampdown On Palestinian Aid
Israeli crews started bulldozing the Jerusalem headquarters of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, pushing forward with its crackdown against an organisation that delivers humanitarian services to millions of people across the region.
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Trump Withdraws US From More Than 60 International Organisations
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation withdrawing the United States from 35 non-United Nations organizations and 31 UN entities that "operate contrary to US national interests," the White House said in a statement.
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UN Jobs 2025: Applications Invited For Young Professionals Programme Exam, Check Details
UN Young Professionals Programme Exam: The programme is conducted once a year across specific subject areas, based on the organisation's requirements. Only nationals of participating countries can apply.
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India Rises To 9th Position Globally In Total Forest Area
India has climbed to the ninth spot globally in total forest area and retained its third rank in annual forest area gain, according to a new report released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
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Activists Urge UN Action On Pakistan's Enforced Disappearances, Abuses
The Centre for Human Rights and Peace Advocacy organised a side event during the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, titled "Enforced Disappearances in Pakistan: Amplifying Voices, Demanding Justice, Calling for Global Action."
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WHO Confirms 11 New Ebola Cases In Congo
Eleven new confirmed cases of Ebola were reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the World Health Organisation's last update on September 15, showing a decreasing trend of cases in the recent week, the UN health agency said on Wednesday.
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Xi Jinping Seeks Development Bank For SCO To Counter US-Led System
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would accelerate the creation of an SCO development bank on Monday at the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin, as he seeks to expand the organization's influence and scope.
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"Must Oppose Bullying": Xi Sends Indirect Message To US At SCO Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for promoting a correct view of second world war history and opposing cold war mentality, block confrontation and bullying, a statement seen as sending a message to US over its unilateral imposition of tariffs
