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India's NDMA official appointed as UN secy-general's special representative
Kamal Kishore (55) has been appointed as assistant secretary-general and special representative of the secretary-general for disaster risk reduction
Published on Mar 28, 2024 09:19 AM IST
PTI |
UN passes resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan
The resolution, put forward by the 10 elected council members, is backed by Russia and China and the 22-nation Arab Group at the United Nations.
Updated on Mar 25, 2024 08:48 PM IST
AP |
Educate yourself: World Water Day 2024 and its theme, significance & history
World Water Day is celebrated every year to spread awareness about the importance of freshwater. Check the theme, significance and history in this article.
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 01:14 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
COP hosts call on countries to align NDCs with 1.5 degree C goal
The three countries – which together formed the COP Presidentcies’ Troika – unveiled a plan to ensure the next round of NDCs to be submitted by the countries are 1.5°C aligned
Published on Mar 21, 2024 05:32 PM IST
Satellite images show 35% of Gaza's building destroyed, UN says
Israel's assault, launched in response to attacks by Hamas militants in southern Israel on Oct. 7, has killed nearly 32,000 Palestinians.
Published on Mar 21, 2024 03:53 PM IST
Reuters |
French Language Day: Here is all you need to know about theme, history & facts
French Language Day is being celebrated this year to promote the use of the French language across the globe. Here’s is what the theme for 2024 is.
Published on Mar 20, 2024 12:46 PM IST
Legally Speaking | What is India’s stand towards refugees?
As the SC hears applications seeking to stay the recently notified CAA rules, as well as the law itself, here’s a bird’s eye view of the issues at stake
Published on Mar 19, 2024 08:51 PM IST
2014-2023 warmest decade on record, says UN report: ‘Planet on the brink’
UN chief Antonio Guterres said the report showed "a planet on the brink".
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:25 PM IST
AFP |
Israel's restrictions to Gaza aid may amount to war crime: United Nations
The United Nations human rights office said on Tuesday that Israel's restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza could amount to a war crime.
Published on Mar 19, 2024 04:33 PM IST
Reuters |
International Day of Happiness 2024: Wishes, images, quotes and SMS to share
International Day of Happiness 2024: Check out International Day of Happiness or World Happiness Day wishes, images, quotes, SMS, WhatsApp and Facebook status.
Published on Mar 19, 2024 02:04 PM IST
Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
‘Religiophobia against Hinduism…’: India on UNGA resolution against Islamophobia
A total of 115 nations voted in favour of Pakistan's resolution titled ‘Measures to combat Islamophobia'. None of them voted against the resolution
Published on Mar 16, 2024 01:01 PM IST
Russia committing 'widespread & systematic' torture, rape in Ukraine: UN
The high-level Commission of Inquiry (COI) on the rights situation in Ukraine said that it had found fresh evidence of widespread abuses.
Published on Mar 15, 2024 04:41 PM IST
AFP |
Dia Mirza: If we don’t start saving the environment now, it will be too late
Actor Dia Mirza talks about attending the sixth session of UNEA-6 and how saving the environment is important.
Published on Mar 12, 2024 05:42 PM IST
The continuing battle for bread and peace
We should remember that the fight for a woman’s right to nutritious food is a fight for a future where the promise of bread and peace is fulfilled for all.
Published on Mar 09, 2024 10:04 PM IST
World food price index falls in February for seventh straight month
The Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) price index tracks the most globally traded food commodities.
Published on Mar 08, 2024 02:55 PM IST
Reuters |
International Women's Day 2024: Promoting gender equality at workplace
A multifaceted approach needs to be taken to promote gender equality, especially in the workplace.
Published on Mar 08, 2024 12:15 PM IST
, New Delhi
Tisha JacobInternational Women's Day: Breaking barriers and making world more inclusive
The campaign theme for this year is ‘Inspire Inclusion’ and calls for an effort to create a space that is free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.
Published on Mar 08, 2024 12:03 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
Welfare politics targets women
How political parties are curating policies to target an emerging political constituency
Published on Mar 07, 2024 09:37 PM IST
Attempt to resume food deliveries in northern Gaza 'largely unsuccessful': WFP
In a statement, the Rome-based agency said it despatched a 14-truck food convoy to northern Gaza, but the vehicles were turned back by the Israeli army.
Published on Mar 06, 2024 01:57 AM IST
Reuters |
Eye on the Middle East | The case 52 states made against Israel before the ICJ
The court recently offered provisional measures over Israel’s violations of the Genocide Convention. Now it'll adjudicate on legal impact of Israel's polices
Published on Mar 03, 2024 07:45 PM IST
UN hands over 1st military base in Congo to begin its drawdown after decades in the country
UN hands over 1st military base in Congo to begin its drawdown after decades in the country
Published on Feb 29, 2024 02:38 AM IST
AP |
HT Top Stories: The Ganganyaan Fab Four and more…
Also read: AAP announces Lok Sabha candidates for Delhi, Haryana
Published on Feb 28, 2024 09:08 AM IST
Reinventing the United Nations
Ukraine and Gaza wars point to marginalisation of the UN: It needs radical reforms to reflect the new global reality and intervene effectively in crises
Published on Feb 27, 2024 09:00 PM IST
Most UN Security Council members demand Taliban rescind decrees seriously oppressing women and girls
Most UN Security Council members demand Taliban rescind decrees seriously oppressing women and girls
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 07:15 AM IST
AP |
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of blocking aid to Palestinians in violation of a UN court order
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of blocking aid to Palestinians in violation of a UN court order
Published on Feb 27, 2024 01:32 AM IST
AP |
Two years of the Ukraine war: All eyes on US as fate hangs in balance
The Israeli offensive and what was seen as US complicity with Israeli war crimes shattered the moral high ground that the West occupied in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Updated on Feb 24, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Prashant Jha, Washington
Brazil calls for reform of United Nations as it starts its G20 presidency
Brazil calls for reform of United Nations as it starts its G20 presidency
Updated on Feb 22, 2024 08:22 AM IST
AP |
Over $400 million required for Afghanistan to recover from Oct earthquake: UN
The magnitude 6.3 quake on Oct. 7, one of the most destructive in the country's recent history, flattened entire villages in Herat province.
Published on Feb 21, 2024 05:55 PM IST
AP |
Biden takes a u-turn over Gaza conflict, US now pitching for temporary ceasefire
US has presented an alternative draft at UNSC to support temporary ceasefire in Gaza, is also opposing Rafah assault
Published on Feb 20, 2024 10:48 AM IST
UN considers to appoint envoy to engage Taliban with global community
Antonio Guterres told a press conference that Taliban representatives did not accept an invitation to a meeting of international envoys.
Published on Feb 19, 2024 06:36 PM IST
Reuters |