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UN to evaluate refugee strategy

Governments, civil society, the private sector and academics will jointly assess progress over the last few years and put forward new solutions at a Global Refugee Forum Review meeting from Monday to

December 14, 2025

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Priesner Takes Charge at UN India

After a four-year stint in the same position in Iran, he made the move to New Delhi….reports Asian Lite News Stefan Priesner of Austria has taken over as the UN’s head in

December 3, 2025

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India Takes Aim at P5 Veto Power

India argues that the Assembly’s failure to curb the veto demonstrates that a piecemeal approach to Council reform is ineffective….reports Asian Lite News India says the UN Security Council’s veto monopoly by

November 21, 2025

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SUDAN: UN condemns ‘horrific’ gang rapes and mass executions in Darfur city

UN estimated that the civilian death toll, including those rendered hors de combat, could reach hundreds during the assault and in the days following the RSF takeover…reports Asian Lite News The UN human rights office

November 1, 2025

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UN warns of ‘catastrophic’ Sudan crisis

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimated that at least 62,000 people have been displaced from El Fasher …reports Asian Lite News The situation in Sudan’s North Darfur state remains “catastrophic” following

November 1, 2025

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UN Signs Landmark Cybercrime Treaty

Malaysia’s foreign minister warned ASEAN is losing neutrality amid rising global power competition, ahead of the bloc’s annual summit….reports Asian Lite News Sixty-five nations have signed a landmark United Nations convention in

October 26, 2025

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UN Reactivates Sanctions on Iran

Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian insisted last week that the country had no intention of developing nuclear weapons….reports Asian Lite News The United Nations has confirmed the reactivation of sanctions against Iran. “Pursuant

September 29, 2025

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Jaishankar: UN in Crisis, Reform Blocked by Cynicism

When the Council is reformed, Jaishankar said, “India stands ready to assume greater responsibilities”….reports Asian Lite News “The UN is in a state of crisis”, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar declared, emphasising

September 28, 2025

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Afghans Back Girls’ Education

The survey, based on responses from 2,000 people across Afghanistan, reflects a strong national consensus in favour of girls’ education despite official restrictions…reports Asian Lite News A new United Nations survey has

August 31, 2025

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UN hears Gaza distress call – Can they act?

The United Nations Security Council will hold its monthly open session on Wednesday to discuss the worsening situation in the Middle East, with the ongoing conflict in Gaza expected to dominate proceedings.

August 27, 2025

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