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India Calls for Human-Centric, Inclusive AI Governance at UN Global Dialogue
Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said AI governance must be rooted in meaningful human oversight, respect for human rights and international cooperation.
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Man With Tibetan Flag Dies After Setting Himself On Fire Outside UN
A man holding a Tibetan flag died after self-immolation outside the UN. Over 150 Tibetans have protested Beijing's rule similarly since 2009.
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Unchecked AI Progress May Pose Catastrophic Risks, UN Panel Warns
The panel also outlined a range of safety concerns, such as the risk of losing control over AI systems as they become increasingly autonomous, and deceptive.
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36 Hours In Geneva, The World's Diplomatic Capital
Geneva is not just one of Europe's most charming cities but also one of its most versatile. Located along the icy blue Lake Geneva ought to be on your next Swiss itinerary.
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UN Demands Independent Probe Into ICE Custody Deaths In US
At least 52 deaths have been reported in ICE holding facilities since the start of 2025, when US President Donald Trump returned to office and launched a crackdown on immigrants, the UN human rights office said.
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Ending AIDS By 2030: What The New UN Declaration Means
The UN General Assembly adopted a political declaration reaffirming its goal to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 but warns the world is off track.
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Decisions On Use of Force "Cannot Be Transferred to Machines": India At UN
Speaking at informal exchanges on artificial intelligence in the military domain held in Geneva on June 15, Indian Ambassador Charanjeet Singh said human judgement and oversight must be preserved "throughout the AI lifecycle", even as armed forces worldwide rapidly fold AI into their operations.
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India Slams Draft On UN Body Expansion, Calls For Negotiation Clarity
India's most concrete demand was a call for the co-chairs to move the process to formal text-based negotiations, with clearly defined milestones and timelines -- consistent with how other UN negotiating processes function.
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A Woman In-Charge Of UN? Candidates Say "After 80 Years, About Time"
Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica and Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador are all standing to succeed Antonio Guterres.
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At UN, India Slams Pak's Afghanistan Airstrikes As "Massacre"
India called for full compliance with international humanitarian law, including the principles of precaution, distinction, and proportionality, and backed UNAMA's demand for independent investigations to ensure accountability.
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AI Could Soon Use More Water Than Humanity Drinks, UN Warns
A new United Nations University report warns that AI-powered data centres could consume enough water to meet the annual domestic needs of 1.3 billion people by 2030, highlighting the hidden environmental costs of artificial intelligence beyond carbon
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India's 'Huge Responsibility' Reminder To Pak Over J&K Remark At UN
P Harish reiterated that all matters pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir are strictly internal to India, and the Union Territory "is and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India".
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Opinion | Partnerships That Deliver: India And Denmark's Collaboration On Environment In Action
At its core, the India and Denmark partnership is not organised around projects, but around systems thinking. It brings together Denmark's experience of managing water as a regulated, efficiency-driven public service with India's scale and urgency of
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As Congo Grapples With Ebola, Volunteers Cook Up Meals To Support Patients And Health Workers
A volunteer prepares meals for Ebola patients and health workers in eastern Congo amid a worsening outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo virus.
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Israel, Russia Added To UN Blacklist On Sexual Violence In Conflicts
Israel and Russia are now included in the "list of parties credibly suspected of committing or being responsible for patterns of rape or other forms of sexual violence" in armed conflict on the agenda of the Security Council.
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India Calls for Human-Centric, Inclusive AI Governance at UN Global Dialogue
Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said AI governance must be rooted in meaningful human oversight, respect for human rights and international cooperation.
-
Man With Tibetan Flag Dies After Setting Himself On Fire Outside UN
A man holding a Tibetan flag died after self-immolation outside the UN. Over 150 Tibetans have protested Beijing's rule similarly since 2009.
-
Unchecked AI Progress May Pose Catastrophic Risks, UN Panel Warns
The panel also outlined a range of safety concerns, such as the risk of losing control over AI systems as they become increasingly autonomous, and deceptive.
-
36 Hours In Geneva, The World's Diplomatic Capital
Geneva is not just one of Europe's most charming cities but also one of its most versatile. Located along the icy blue Lake Geneva ought to be on your next Swiss itinerary.
-
UN Demands Independent Probe Into ICE Custody Deaths In US
At least 52 deaths have been reported in ICE holding facilities since the start of 2025, when US President Donald Trump returned to office and launched a crackdown on immigrants, the UN human rights office said.
-
Ending AIDS By 2030: What The New UN Declaration Means
The UN General Assembly adopted a political declaration reaffirming its goal to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 but warns the world is off track.
-
Decisions On Use of Force "Cannot Be Transferred to Machines": India At UN
Speaking at informal exchanges on artificial intelligence in the military domain held in Geneva on June 15, Indian Ambassador Charanjeet Singh said human judgement and oversight must be preserved "throughout the AI lifecycle", even as armed forces worldwide rapidly fold AI into their operations.
-
India Slams Draft On UN Body Expansion, Calls For Negotiation Clarity
India's most concrete demand was a call for the co-chairs to move the process to formal text-based negotiations, with clearly defined milestones and timelines -- consistent with how other UN negotiating processes function.
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A Woman In-Charge Of UN? Candidates Say "After 80 Years, About Time"
Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica and Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador are all standing to succeed Antonio Guterres.
-
At UN, India Slams Pak's Afghanistan Airstrikes As "Massacre"
India called for full compliance with international humanitarian law, including the principles of precaution, distinction, and proportionality, and backed UNAMA's demand for independent investigations to ensure accountability.
-
AI Could Soon Use More Water Than Humanity Drinks, UN Warns
A new United Nations University report warns that AI-powered data centres could consume enough water to meet the annual domestic needs of 1.3 billion people by 2030, highlighting the hidden environmental costs of artificial intelligence beyond carbon
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India's 'Huge Responsibility' Reminder To Pak Over J&K Remark At UN
P Harish reiterated that all matters pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir are strictly internal to India, and the Union Territory "is and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India".
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Opinion | Partnerships That Deliver: India And Denmark's Collaboration On Environment In Action
At its core, the India and Denmark partnership is not organised around projects, but around systems thinking. It brings together Denmark's experience of managing water as a regulated, efficiency-driven public service with India's scale and urgency of
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As Congo Grapples With Ebola, Volunteers Cook Up Meals To Support Patients And Health Workers
A volunteer prepares meals for Ebola patients and health workers in eastern Congo amid a worsening outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo virus.
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Israel, Russia Added To UN Blacklist On Sexual Violence In Conflicts
Israel and Russia are now included in the "list of parties credibly suspected of committing or being responsible for patterns of rape or other forms of sexual violence" in armed conflict on the agenda of the Security Council.
