US President Donald Trump is scheduled to address world leaders at the New York gathering later Tuesday. This comes after his 'America First' foreign policy funding cuts to humanitarian missions.
What was UN’s 1st mission? Which country contributes largest number of troops? On International Day of Peace, take this quiz by ThePrint to test your knowledge of UN peacekeeping.
The draft by the 10 elected members of the 15-member UNSC demanded immediate release of hostages held by Hamas & Israel to lift restrictions on aid deliveries to enclave.
The E-3 launched a 30-day process to reimpose the sanctions, setting conditions for Tehran to meet in September to convince them to delay the 'snapback mechanism'.
Israel accused the commission of bias and refused to cooperate. President Isaac Herzog, named in the report, condemned its findings, saying it ‘misinterpreted’ his words.
A two-state solution is the idea that the two sides could co-exist in peace alongside each other—with the Gaza Strip & West Bank linked by a corridor through Israel.
While opening the Human Rights Council, Volker Turk said there was increase in glorification of violence. He condemned various armed conflicts worldwide.
The annual UN climate talks rotate among 5 regional groups. COP31’s host needs unanimous backing from the 28-member WEOG, with a June deadline set by the UN.
Though non-binding, the landmark advisory opinion says that nations that have been historically the worst impacted by climate change may be entitled to reparations.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has given ticket to a Hindu candidate for the first time and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded two Hindus. Activists say they are simply paying lip service.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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