United Nations, April 11 – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the US-Iran talks scheduled to begin in Islamabad over the weekend, his spokesperson said."He calls on the parties to seize this diplomatic opportunity to engage in good faith towards a lasting and comprehensive...
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New York, April 10 Veteran diplomat Preeti Saran has been re-elected to the prestigious UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) for a fresh three-year term starting in 2027, in recognition of her expertise in guiding the body through complex global socio-economic challenges...
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New York, April 9 Veteran diplomat Preeti Saran has been re-elected to the prestigious UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) for a fresh three-year term starting in 2027, in recognition of her expertise in guiding the body through complex global socio-economic challenges...
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FGN43 PAK-WASIA-TALKSPakistan to host crucial US-Iran talks on Friday amid high securityIslamabad: Pakistan is set to host high-stakes in-person talks between the United States and Iran on Friday, aiming to consolidate a fragile ceasefire and avert further escalation in West Asia.FGN28...
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United Nations, April 9: India has won all four elections to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) bodies, with former senior diplomat Preeti Saran re-elected to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR).United Nations, April 9 India has won all four elections to the...
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United Nations, April 9 India has been elected to various subsidiary bodies at the UN Economic and Social Council, one of the six main organs of the United Nations.The Permanent Mission of India to the UN announced on Wednesday that India has been elected by acclamation to the United Nations...
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New Delhi, April 8 India has withdrawn its offer to host the United Nations annual Conference of the Parties (COP33) in 2028, sources said on Wednesday.During his address at COP28 in Dubai in 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed India as the host country for COP33. Typically, the...
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New Delhi, April 8 As the US and Israel, and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire, the Congress on Wednesday criticized the government for its "missteps" since the outbreak of the conflict and said that it must consult with the opposition for a unified approach to restore India's role as a...
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United Nations, April 8 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the US and Iran on Wednesday, stating that an end to hostilities is urgently needed to protect civilian lives and alleviate human suffering."He welcomes the announcement of a...
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New York, April 8 – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement by the US and Iran of a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday and urged all parties involved in the ongoing conflict in West Asia to comply with their obligations under international law and abide by the...
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United Nations, April 7 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “deeply concerned” about US President Donald Trump’s warning to Iran that a “whole civilization will die tonight,” while also appealing for the re-establishment of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.“The...
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United Nations, April 7 Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint through which a fifth of the global oil passes, which has been blockaded by Iran.The 15-nation UN Security Council voted on the resolution...
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April 7, New Delhi – The United Nations has warned that severe fuel shortages, exacerbated by US restrictions on oil imports since early 2026, are deepening a humanitarian crisis in Cuba.Speaking at a United Nations press briefing via video call, the UN Resident Coordinator in Cuba, Francisco...
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United Nations, April 7 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "concerned" by the social media post from US President Donald Trump that threatened American attacks on power plants, bridges, and other infrastructure if Iran does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz, his spokesperson has said...
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United Nations, April 7 Two women are in the running to become the next Secretary-General of the UN, nominated along with two male candidates, amid growing calls for the first woman to be elected as head of the global organization in its 80-year history.The process to elect the next...
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United Nations, April 7 – The United Nations is alarmed by US rhetoric that threatens attacks on Iran's power plants and bridges, a UN spokesperson said."We were alarmed by the rhetoric seen in that social media post that threatened American attacks on power plants, bridges, and other...
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Dhaka, April 6 – Bangladesh faces significant challenges in preparing to graduate from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) list, amid current macroeconomic instability and weak performance, even as discussions continue on pre-graduation risks, local media reported.Bangladesh's Finance...
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April 5, New Delhi: Indonesia paid tribute to three of its peacekeepers who were killed in southern Lebanon during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.The bodies of the personnel were returned home and honored with a state ceremony attended by President Prabowo Subianto, senior military...
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Beirut, April 5 – The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has said that it will file a formal protest after Israeli soldiers destroyed surveillance cameras installed at its headquarters in Naqoura.UNIFIL spokesperson Candice Ardell said in a statement on Saturday (local time) that...
Washington, April 5 – World leaders are seeking to manage the Strait of Hormuz crisis without direct US leadership, as deeper divisions emerge between Washington and its European allies over the Iran war and its global repercussions.Countries heavily reliant on Gulf energy supplies are...