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UN remembers victims of Holocaust’s ‘unprecedented horror’

The UN held a virtual ceremony to mark the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, in remembering the 6 million Jews who perished in the Holocaust during the Second World War…reports Asian Lite News

January 28, 2022

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Afghanistan hanging by a thread: UN chief sounds alarm at UNSC

With Afghanistan “hanging by a thread” six months after the Taliban takeover, the world cannot abandon the country now – for the sake of its people and overall global security, said UN

January 27, 2022

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MEDIA SCAN: Satya and Sundar among prestigious Padma awardees and India slams Pakistan at UN

The 73rd Republic Day in India was marked with several new initiatives as 128 people were handed the prestigious Padma awards, and India has slammed Pakistan over the illegal occupancy in J&K

January 26, 2022

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Iran, Guinea, Vanuatu resume voting rights in UNGA

Iran, Guinea and Vanuatu have resumed their voting rights in the UN General Assembly (UNGA) after their arrears have been paid to the world body…reports Asian Lite News “Guinea, Iran and Vanuatu

January 25, 2022

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Iran claims victory at UN

Iran says UN voting right “naturally” restored after paying off membership arrears … reports Asian Lite News. Iran had also lost its voting rights in 2021 when the US sanctions had blocked

January 24, 2022

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Iran pays delinquent UN membership fee with funds frozen in S.Korea

Iran has paid its dues to the UN with the country’s funds frozen in South Korea in a move to immediately restore its voting power, Seoul’s Finance Ministry said on Sunday…reports Asian

January 23, 2022

Arab News·News·World

NAMA, UN Women economically empower 340,000 women globally

The skills, resources, and opportunities provided by UAE-based NAMA Women Advancement and UN Women have empowered more than 340,000 women around the world to participate equally in markets and support economic growth

January 21, 2022

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UNGA adopts resolution to reject Holocaust denial

The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution to reject and condemn any denial of the Holocaust as a historical event…reports Asian Lite News The draft resolution, submitted by Israel and Germany,

January 21, 2022

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UN envoy urges coordinated approach to address Israeli-Palestinian peace

Tor Wennesland, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, stressed the urgent need for a coordinated approach to address political, economic and institutional obstacles to Israeli-Palestinian peace…reports Asian Lite News

January 20, 2022

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UAE calls for UNSC meeting on Houthi attacks

The letter submitted to the UN Security Council President by UAE condemns the Houthis’ targeting of civilians and civilian objects in flagrant violation of international law and called on the Council to

January 19, 2022

Arab News·News·UAE News

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