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Vax van seeks to avert super-spreader event at U.N. summit
By Daphne Psaledakis UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - In a new take on vaccine diplomacy, a free mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccination station is welcoming world leaders and delegates at this…
UNHCR chief says ‘space for discussion’ with Taliban over human rights
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi said on Friday he found that the Taliban have space for discussion and engagement on…
No plans for U.S., Iran to meet at U.N. next week, says U.S. envoy
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has no plans to meet with his new Iranian counterpart next week at the annual gathering of world leaders at…
UN migration agency ‘concerned’ over developments in Afghanistan
Geneva [Switzerland], August 18 (ANI): The United Nations migration agency on Tuesday expressed "great concern" over the developments in Afghanistan and "grave consequences" for displaced people and civilians needing humanitarian…
US announces USD 50 million in humanitarian assistance to Myanmar
Washington [US], August 10 (ANI): The United States on Tuesday announced USD 50 million in critical humanitarian assistance to the people of Myanmar, including those forced to flee violence and…
Taliban offensive: 244,000 people internally displaced since May, says OCHA
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 10 (ANI): Afghanistan is witnessing a huge rise in internally displaced people (IDPs) due to the Taliban offensive, post the withdrawal of foreign troops. According to data…
UN denounces ‘serious human rights abuses’ in Afghanistan
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 14 (ANI): The United Nations has expressed concern with the number of reported "serious human rights abuses" and violations alleged in communities most affected by the ongoing…
US needs to fight against Chinese harmful influence in UN: Official
Washington [US], June 17 (ANI): The United States needs to "fight" against Chinese harmful influence in the United Nations and needs to build an alliance to investigate the source of…
Israel and Hamas agree for truce after 11 days of fighting, uneasy ceasefire holds
Israel and Hamas agreed to an Egyptian proposal of ceasefire on Thursday which came into effect today after 11 days of fighting which saw rocket attacks by Hamas on Israel…
Rapid Response – Intervention Operations
Rapid Response - Intervention Operations Notwithstanding the internal and external challenges India faces, and the imperative need to focus on economic growth, providing our young population with proper education and…
Future of United Nations Peacekeeping and India’s Continued Participation
General The direction in which United Nations Peacekeeping is headed requires a careful analysis at this critical juncture as the international organisation that was set up in the aftermath of…
