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Pakistan's Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, emphasized the need for resolving the Kashmir dispute, which he said was a major cause of tensions and frictions between India and Pakistan. The dispute has been on the agenda of the UN Security Council for decades, with several
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The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, launched by the United Nations in 2000, has made significant progress in the past two decades, but the pace of progress has slowed down in recent years. Despite increasing recognition of the importance of women's participation in peace processes and the
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The United Nations has issued a dire warning regarding the severe shortages in basic living resources and shelter in the Gaza Strip, caused by the ongoing attacks by Israeli occupation forces. The UN has documented numerous Israeli violations against civilians, forcing many families to flee schools that were targeted by
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The Philippines has made significant strides in digital governance, earning it a spot among the top countries worldwide in the United Nations E-Government Award. From 2022 to 2024, the country improved its digital governance performance, advancing to the "Very High" category in the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) and
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Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory, has denounced the Israeli government's actions in Gaza and the West Bank, asserting that they reflect a failure of the global humanitarian system to protect populations from war crimes and
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Iran officially suspended its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Wednesday, following a 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel that saw unprecedented strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The move, described by the UN as "obviously concerning," aims to "ensure full support for the inherent
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A United Nations (UN) report on corporate complicity with Israel's occupation and the genocide in Gaza has named the University of Edinburgh as one of the most financially entangled institutions in the UK to Israel. The report, authored by UN special rapporteur Francese Albanese, highlights the university'
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The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached alarming levels, with over 56,500 Palestinians killed since October 7, 2023, and more than 1,000 killed since mid-June alone, many of whom were seeking aid. The United Nations official, Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East Khaled Khiari, briefed the Security Council
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Dr. Fabian Ndenzako, WHO Representative in Botswana, has praised the country's active role in global health for a, highlighting the importance of WHO Botswana's Geneva liaison in facilitating collaboration between global and national priorities. The comments came during two high-level courtesy calls from UN leaders, Ms.
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Millions of Sudanese refugees fleeing their country's civil war risk falling deeper into hunger as food assistance funding dwindles in neighboring countries. The situation is dire, with nearly half of Sudan's population facing acute food insecurity, and over four million refugees at risk of suffering further
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Pakistan has historically provided strategic support to Africa, backing independence movements, participating in UN peacekeeping, and fostering diplomatic relations with many African nations. These ties have strengthened Pakistan's diplomatic standing and positioned the country as a keen advocate of decolonisation and pan-Islamic solidarity. With its legacy of support
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Tensions ran high at the United Nations on Friday as delegates from Pakistan and India engaged in a heated exchange of words at the Security Council's debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict. The Pakistani Ambassador, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, denounced the Indian military for targeting civilian
