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Iran Thanks India For Voting Against 'Unjust' UNHRC Resolution
Mohammad Fathali, Ambassador of Iran to India, on Saturday expressed Tehran's "sincere gratitude" to the Indian government for its "principled and firm support" while voting against a resolution which was finally adopted by the UN.
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2,514 Civilian Deaths In Ukraine In 2025, Highest Since 2022: UN
United Nations monitors recorded more civilian deaths in Ukraine in 2025 than in any other year except 2022, as hostilities flared along the frontline and Russia expanded its use of long-range weapons, the UN's top rights body said Monday.
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"Makes World Less Safe": UN Slams US Intervention In Venezuela
The world community must make clear that US intervention in Venezuela is a violation of international law that makes the world less safe, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Tuesday.
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At UN, US Defends Israel's Recognition Of Somaliland
The United States defended Israel's right to recognize the breakaway territory of Somaliland at the United Nations on Monday, comparing it to the recognition of a Palestinian state by numerous countries.
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Myanmar Junta Holds Elections After 5 Years Of Civil War
Campaigners, Western diplomats and the UN's rights chief have all condemned the phased month-long vote, citing a ballot stacked with military allies and a stark crackdown on dissent.
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UN Warns Of "Far Reaching Consequences" Over Pak's Constitutional Amendments
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said on Friday that Pakistan's "hastily adopted constitutional amendments seriously undermine judicial independence".
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Generative AI Can Become Modern-Day Frankenstein's Monster, Warns UN Rights Chief
The UN on Monday warned that generative AI could become "a modern-day Frankenstein's monster", with human rights the first casualty, as powerful tech giants unleash the technology on the world.
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How Indian Children's Day Different From World Children's Day: Dates, Origin, History
Indian Children's Day vs World Children's Day: The celebrations in India on November 14 honour the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru.
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World Children's Day 2025: Share These Wishes, WhatsApp Status, Greetings And Quotes To Celebrate Childhood
World Children's Day 2025: Make this day even more meaningful by sharing heartfelt wishes, greetings, WhatsApp messages, Facebook statuses, and more.
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World Children's Day 2025: Date, Theme, History, Significance And All You Need To Know
World Children's Day 2025: The day promotes international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide. It also advocates for children's rights, safety, education, health, and freedom.
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Hamas Rejects UN Gaza Resolution, Says It Doesn't Meet Palestinians' Rights
Gaza's Hamas rulers said they rejected Monday's UN resolution which calls for an international force to be deployed in the territory, saying it fails to respect the "demands and rights" of the Palestinians.
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Sheikh Hasina Gets Death Penalty: A Look Back At Turmoil In Bangladesh
Around 1,400 people were killed on orders of Sheikh Hasina between July 15 and August 15 in Bangladesh, according to a February 2025 UN rights report.
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US Fails To Appear For Its Mandatory UN Human Rights Review
The United States failed to appear Friday for the so-called Universal Periodic Review of its human rights record, becoming only the second country to ever boycott the regular UN process.
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India Calls Out Pakistan's 'Hypocrisy,' Demands End To Rights Abuses In PoK
In a strong message to Pakistan exposing its "hypocrisy", India has demanded that it end the "grave" human rights abuses as its forces suppress the people's open revolt in areas of Kashmir it illegally occupies.
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"Horrified": UN Slams Brazil After 64 Killed In Rio de Janeiro Drug Raids
The UN human rights office said Tuesday it was "horrified" by police raids on drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro that left at least 64 dead, calling for swift investigations.
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Iran Thanks India For Voting Against 'Unjust' UNHRC Resolution
Mohammad Fathali, Ambassador of Iran to India, on Saturday expressed Tehran's "sincere gratitude" to the Indian government for its "principled and firm support" while voting against a resolution which was finally adopted by the UN.
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2,514 Civilian Deaths In Ukraine In 2025, Highest Since 2022: UN
United Nations monitors recorded more civilian deaths in Ukraine in 2025 than in any other year except 2022, as hostilities flared along the frontline and Russia expanded its use of long-range weapons, the UN's top rights body said Monday.
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"Makes World Less Safe": UN Slams US Intervention In Venezuela
The world community must make clear that US intervention in Venezuela is a violation of international law that makes the world less safe, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Tuesday.
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At UN, US Defends Israel's Recognition Of Somaliland
The United States defended Israel's right to recognize the breakaway territory of Somaliland at the United Nations on Monday, comparing it to the recognition of a Palestinian state by numerous countries.
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Myanmar Junta Holds Elections After 5 Years Of Civil War
Campaigners, Western diplomats and the UN's rights chief have all condemned the phased month-long vote, citing a ballot stacked with military allies and a stark crackdown on dissent.
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UN Warns Of "Far Reaching Consequences" Over Pak's Constitutional Amendments
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said on Friday that Pakistan's "hastily adopted constitutional amendments seriously undermine judicial independence".
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Generative AI Can Become Modern-Day Frankenstein's Monster, Warns UN Rights Chief
The UN on Monday warned that generative AI could become "a modern-day Frankenstein's monster", with human rights the first casualty, as powerful tech giants unleash the technology on the world.
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How Indian Children's Day Different From World Children's Day: Dates, Origin, History
Indian Children's Day vs World Children's Day: The celebrations in India on November 14 honour the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru.
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World Children's Day 2025: Share These Wishes, WhatsApp Status, Greetings And Quotes To Celebrate Childhood
World Children's Day 2025: Make this day even more meaningful by sharing heartfelt wishes, greetings, WhatsApp messages, Facebook statuses, and more.
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World Children's Day 2025: Date, Theme, History, Significance And All You Need To Know
World Children's Day 2025: The day promotes international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide. It also advocates for children's rights, safety, education, health, and freedom.
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Hamas Rejects UN Gaza Resolution, Says It Doesn't Meet Palestinians' Rights
Gaza's Hamas rulers said they rejected Monday's UN resolution which calls for an international force to be deployed in the territory, saying it fails to respect the "demands and rights" of the Palestinians.
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Sheikh Hasina Gets Death Penalty: A Look Back At Turmoil In Bangladesh
Around 1,400 people were killed on orders of Sheikh Hasina between July 15 and August 15 in Bangladesh, according to a February 2025 UN rights report.
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US Fails To Appear For Its Mandatory UN Human Rights Review
The United States failed to appear Friday for the so-called Universal Periodic Review of its human rights record, becoming only the second country to ever boycott the regular UN process.
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India Calls Out Pakistan's 'Hypocrisy,' Demands End To Rights Abuses In PoK
In a strong message to Pakistan exposing its "hypocrisy", India has demanded that it end the "grave" human rights abuses as its forces suppress the people's open revolt in areas of Kashmir it illegally occupies.
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"Horrified": UN Slams Brazil After 64 Killed In Rio de Janeiro Drug Raids
The UN human rights office said Tuesday it was "horrified" by police raids on drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro that left at least 64 dead, calling for swift investigations.
