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The UNHRC core group on Sri Lanka confirmed that it will bring a resolution on Sri Lankan reconciliation in the upcoming UNHRC meet which is scheduled to start from 22 February, Daily Mirror reported
UN mulling establishment of regional innovation hub in Dhaka
Encouraged by a vibrant startup ecosystem in Bangladesh, the United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries along with the UNDP and the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs have launched a global call for entrepreneurs to find innovative solutions for financial inclusion in Bangladesh
UN report acknowledges Pakistan's efforts against terror
The United Nations has acknowledged the ongoing efforts of the Pakistan government against elements involved in terrorist activities, while noting that the threat from the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) had resulted in over "100 cross-border attacks within three months last year", in a new report, it emerged on Sunday
Unicef hands over 220 oxygen concentrators to Pakistan
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India warns against terrorists getting chemical weapons of mass destruction
India has warned against chemical weapons of mass destruction falling into the hands of terrorists noting the reports of the resurgence of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria
Sri Lanka rejects UNHCR report
The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to reject the report by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said Minister Udaya Gammanpila on Wednesday (03)
Freedom of expression is a fundamental universal freedom: UN spokesperson
Freedom of expression is a fundamental right, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric has said as a general enunciation of a principle in regard to India
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Those responsible for crimes like the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl should be held accountable for their crimes, according to Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Pakistan warns of Indian false flag operations at UN
In another warning to the United Nations (UN), Islamabad's envoy to the world body warned of Indian false flag operations against the country to justify its aggression towards Pakistan
We count on India in fight against COVID-19, says UN chief
India is one of the world's best assets in the fight against COVID-19 because of its ability to supply the vaccines needed to fight the pandemic and the UN counts on it, according to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Guterres again offers 'good offices' to resolve India-Pakistan 'problems'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has again offered his “good offices” to India and Pakistan to resolve their problems, even though New Delhi has rejected his involvement in bilateral disputes
