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UN special envoy for Afghanistan Roza Otunbayeva (Source: Twitter)

UNAMA reiterates its commitment to rights of women, girls in Afghanistan

Dec 10, 2023

As women and girls continue to face denial of basic human rights under the Taliban in Afghanistan, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reiterated its commitment to the rights of women and girls in the country on the occasion of World Human Rights Day, according to Khaama Press.

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Emergencies Ministry plane airlifts Russians, kin from Gaza

Dec 10, 2023

A special aircraft of the Russian Emergencies Ministry airlifted Russian citizens and their family members from the besieged Gaza Strip, TASS reported, citing the ministry's press service.
Indian Coast Guard (Source: Twitter/@IndiaCoastGuard)

Indian Coast Guard to organise 15th edition of 'Capacity Building Senior Officers' Meeting from Dec 11-15

Dec 10, 2023
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Israeli operations in Gaza continue as Hamas fires from schools, mosque

Dec 10, 2023

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Yemen's Houthis vow to target any Israel-bound ship (Source: TPS)

Yemen's Houthis vow to target any Israel-bound ship regardless of ownership

Dec 10, 2023

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels announced on Saturday night that they will target any Israel-bound ship in the Red...
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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi marks its first flight to Colombo

Dec 10, 2023

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has marked the inauguration of its first flight to Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, Sri...
Sweden's deputy envoy to UN Andreas von Uexkull (Source: Twitter/@IndiaUNNewYork)

India, Sweden committed to impartiality in responding to humanitarian situations: Swedish deputy envoy to UN

Dec 10, 2023

Sweden's deputy envoy to the UN, Andreas von Uexkull, said India and Sweden remain committed to preserving the...
Chile's pavilion at COP28 (Source: Twitter/@PabellonCOPcl)

Chile's pavilion at COP28 presents effective initiatives, solutions to address climate change

Dec 10, 2023
PM Narendra Modi and President of the Republic of Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol in May, 2023. (Photo: PM Narendra Modi/ X handle)

PM Modi extends wishes to South Korean President as both countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties

Dec 10, 2023
Tennessee tornadoes leave at least 6 dead, tens of thousands without power (Photo Credits: Reuters)

US: 6 people dead after tornadoes strike Tennessee

Dec 10, 2023
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Tropical cyclone Jasper rapidly intensifies off Australia's northern coast

Dec 10, 2023
Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan.

UN special rapporteur condemns lack of accountability for crimes in Afghanistan

Dec 10, 2023
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Researchers find a tyrannosaur's last meal perfectly preserved inside its stomach cavity

Dec 10, 2023
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US pushes sale of ammunition to Israel, bypasses Congress review

Dec 10, 2023
Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid (File Photo)

Taliban condemns latest US sanctions on officials

Dec 10, 2023
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Hamas members beat civilians, steal humanitarian aid received from int'l organisations: Israel Defence Forces

Dec 10, 2023
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav participates in Mangrove Alliance for Climate Ministerial Meeting at the COP28 (Image Credit: X/@byadavbjp)

India has adopted holistic approach towards conservation, accelerating ecosystem restoration: Union Environment Minister

Dec 10, 2023
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill (Screengrab of video posted on X) (Image Credit: X/@Penn)

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigns after facing criticism over antisemitism testimony

Dec 09, 2023
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Israeli hostage in Gaza killed in captivity

Dec 09, 2023