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India wins seat in UN statistical body

China suffered a diplomatic setback as it received only 19 votes, while India received 46 of the 53 votes, reports Arul Louis In a sign of India’s diplomatic influence, it has been

April 6, 2023

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UN envoy calls for compromises to achieve peace in Yemen

The recent Houthi attacks against government troops in Marib and other regions have further shattered hopes for a lasting peace pact…reports Asian Lite News UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has

April 3, 2023

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UN envoy says solution ‘closest’ to end political crisis in Sudan

Many areas of consensus have emerged in the consultations on five contentious issues among them the dismantling of the old regime and security sector reform, Perthes said…reports Asian Lite News The top

March 27, 2023

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Black Sea grain deal to get 120-day extension

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday the addition of 60 days was a “goodwill gesture” on Russia’s part when asked by reporters why the deal had not been extended by 120

March 17, 2023

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Germany ramps up funding for UN entity for gender equality

In Germany, nearly three out of four women do not think they have equal opportunities with men, according to a survey published by YouGov on Wednesday. Particularly large differences were perceived at

March 9, 2023

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‘Women deeply under-represented in govt leadership roles’

However, women are still deeply under-represented in government leadership roles, and remain a minority as heads of state and government, according to the report…reports Asian Lite News More women than ever hold

March 8, 2023

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UN says 8.3 mn people require humanitarian aid in Somalia

OCHA said the current drought is the longest and most severe in recent history and has surpassed the 2010/2011 and 2016/2017 droughts in terms of duration and severity…reports Asian Lite News More

February 12, 2023

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UN experts say UK racism is “institutional, systemic”

Ugandan expert Catherine Namakula, who chairs the UN working group, called for accessible, independent and effective complaint mechanisms to address racism…reports Asian Lite News Racism is “structural, institutional, and systemic” in Britain,

January 29, 2023

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UN panel calls on China to probe Xinjiang rights violations

It asked Beijing to ensure that victims of human rights violations, including Uyghurs and other ethnic Muslim communities, are provided with adequate and effective remedies and reparation…reports Asian Lite News A UN

November 25, 2022

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Iranian FM, UN chief discuss regional, int’l issues

He hailed Iran for laying emphasis on diplomacy and said a revival of the JCPOA would guarantee the interests of all sides…reports Asian Lite News Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and UN

November 11, 2022

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