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Peace and Security
United Nations lauds Pakistan’s role for Afghan peace process
NEW YORK: United Nations has lauded the Pakistan’s role in setting the stage for peace process in Afghanistan. Briefing Security…
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Environment
New ECOSOC President outlines focus on pandemic, SDGs and climate action
Now is the time to implement policies and commitments to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, achieve the Sustainable Development Goals…
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Politics
China urges United Nations to find reasonable solution to Palestine issue
China has urged United Nations to find reasonable solution to the issue of Palestine. Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi…
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Health
Syria coronavirus threat sparks broad UN containment effort
The United Nations and its partners are doing their utmost to support a comprehensive, multi-pronged effort to stem the impact…
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Health
During this coronavirus pandemic, ‘fake news’ is putting lives at risk: UNESCO
Unreliable and false information is spreading around the world to such an extent, that some commentators are now referring to…
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Health
UN health agency working on strategies to gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions
The World Health Organization (WHO) is working with countries on strategies to “gradually and safely” ease stay-at-home restrictions aimed at…
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Entertainment
Lady Gaga curating global event to boost healthcare workers on coronavirus front line
The World Health Organization (WHO) has teamed up with international advocacy organization Global Citizen, to launch ‘One World Together At…
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Environment
First person: COVID-19 is not a silver lining for the climate, says UN Environment chief
Greenhouse gas emissions are down and air quality has gone up, as governments react to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the…
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Environment
COVID-19 effect casts cloud over weather alert accuracy: UN sky watchers
UN weather experts warned on Wednesday that the coronavirus pandemic risks disrupting key forecasting services, including early warning alerts around…
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Peace and Security
UN launches new project to address link between terrorism, arms and crime
Cheap and easily accessible small arms are increasingly becoming the “weapon of choice” for many terrorist groups, the UN counter-terrorism…
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