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Taliban Requests To Speak At UN For 'Worldwide Recognition'
The Taliban has sought to speak to global leaders at United Nations in New York and nominated its Doha spokesperson Suhail Shaheen as Afghanistan's UN ambassador on September 21. Acceptance of Taliban envoy by UN will be a significant milestone in the group's worldwide recognition campaign, which may help release much-needed funds for Afghanistan's ailing economy. The request was made by Taliban Foreign-Minister in a letter to U.N. Secretary-… read-more
Tags: Taliban, Afghanistan, afghan, United Nations
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K-Pop Band Launched New Dance Video At UN
BTS stars on September 20 attended a sustainability event organized by the United Nations to talk about extreme poverty, preserving the planet, and achieving gender equality. The BTS superstars unveiled their new music video “Permission to Dance” which was recorded at the UN headquarters. “Every choice we make is the beginning of change, not the end,” said RM addressing the committee.
Tags: K-POP, BTS, United Nations
Courtesy: The Hindu
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PM Modi To Meet V-P Kamala Harris, Apple Chief Tim Cook
PM Modi to visit the US with a packed schedule holding back-to-back high-level meetings on September 22. Modi will meet the top US CEOs, including Apple Chief Tim Cook. He will also be holding a meeting with QUAD nation members and bilaterally with President Biden. PM Modi is expected to meet Indian-origin US Vice President Kamala Harris. Moreover, he will be addressing United Nations General Assembly on September 24.
Tags: PM Modi, United States, United Nations, Kamala Harris, Quad Meeting
Courtesy: Times Now News
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International Youth Day: To Recognize World's Youth Efforts Globally
International Youth Day is commemorated on August 12 every year. It was first started in the year 1999 after the recommendation by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for youth in Lisbon was passed by the UN General Assembly. The day is marked for giving new initiatives and action taken by the youth. This is the day when communities unite and increase awareness of youth's culture and address legal issues.
“Transforming Food… read-more
Tags: International Youth Day, Gen Z, Millenials, United Nations
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India-Russia Joint Military Exercise Begins, Involves Counter-Terror Ops
India and Russia began their joint military exercise on August 5 at Prudboy Ranges in Russia's Volgograd. The exercise INDRA 2021 will focus on training the Russian and the Indian forces to jointly execute counter-terror operations as mandated by the UN. The exercise will also involve experts from both countries to hold academic discussions. "This will enhance interoperability between the Indian and Russian armies," the Indian Army stated.… read-more
Tags: Joint Military Exercise, Indian Military, Russian Military, United Nations, counter Terrorism
Courtesy: The Quint
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Friendship Day: A Day To Be Grateful Of Those Unusual Bonds
Friendship Day is a celebration of unusual human connections that strongly bond unknown people together. It was the idea of Hallmark Cards' Joyce Hall, to mark a day on which people would celebrate friendships. Thus, in 1958 Paraguay witnessed the first celebration of Friendship Day and became an international phenomenon after the UN recognized it in 2011. This day is identified for the celebration of the platonic love of friendships, some… read-more
Tags: Friendship Day, Joyce Hall, Hallmark cards, United Nations
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'Truly Impressed With India's UNSC Presidency', Says Russia
On assuming the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) presidency, India's ally Russia and France congratulated India. While Russia said that it is "truly impressed" with India's agenda which emphasizes global issues that include maritime security, peacekeeping, and counter-terrorism. France said that it is dedicated to working alongside India on strategic issues. This is India's first designated presidency in the UNSC during its 2021-2022… read-more
Tags: India, UNSC, France, Russia, United Nations
Courtesy: ANI
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26-Year-Old Girl Earns US Scholarship Program: Coimbatore
Sneha Murali hailing from Coimbatore has received the International Sustainable Academy (ISA) fellowship program in Germany, sponsored by the United States for her extraordinary idea where children would learn life’s lesson “not driven by textbooks or online.” The 26-year-old girl is the second youngest to have obtained the scholarship among a team of 12 all from developing countries. Besides, she is the only participant from India among 15,… read-more
Tags: Education, United Nations, Scholarship, indian
Courtesy: The Hindu
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Indian Govt Responds To UN's Claim Of Rights Violation Under IT Rules
Analysing over the India's new IT rules, United Nation's three Special Rapporteurs claims violation of Freedom of opinion and expression. Alleged upon the violation of Right to Privacy, Right to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association, the UN wrote a letter to the Government of India. Responding to the allegations, it stated, there is a necessity of enacting the IT rules to curb the spread of disharmony, violence, etc.
Tags: IT Rules, United Nations, Indian government, freedom of expression
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
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Peeved Palestine Writes To EAM Over India's Stance At UNHRC Vote
Palestinian foreign minister Dr Riad Malki has written to India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishnakar on Delhi’s stance at a UNHRC resolution. The resolution which demanded investigation into the Gaza violence was reportedly abstained by India and 13 other countries. Expressing concern over India's position at the special council, Dr Malki said, India was missing an opportunity to join the global community at a turning point.
Tags: Israel, Palestine, hamas, United Nations
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