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UN Rights Chief, Michelle Bachelet. (File Photo)

UN rights chief slams Israel's failure to grant visas for staff in West Bank

Aug 30, 2022

Geneva [Switzerland], August 30 (ANI/Sputnik): UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday denounced Israel's refusal to issue or extend visas for UN staff to monitor the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territory.

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World Bank report lauds handling of COVID-19 by Indian government

Aug 30, 2022

New Delhi [India], August 30 : The Covid-19 pandemic brought with a spate of challenges like shortage of medical supplies, equipment, however, a concerted effort by various departments along with the involvement of the private sector defined the Indian response, according to a World Bank discussion paper.
Israel Defense Minister Benny Gantz (File Photo)

Japan, Israel agree to expand defence partnership: Israeli Defense Minister

Aug 30, 2022
Iraqi Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr (Image Credit: Reuters)

Al-Sadr urges supporters to withdraw as clashes leave 30 dead

Aug 30, 2022

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No let-up in cases of enforced disappearance in Pakistan

Aug 30, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], August 30 : To mark the International Day of the victims of enforced disappearance, the Rights...
Pakistan's flood situation (Photo Credit: Twitter handle of IFRC Asia Pacific)

US announces USD 30mn in humanitarian aid for flood response in Pakistan

Aug 30, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], August 30 : The United States on Tuesday announced an additional USD 30 million in life-saving...
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Nepal signs USD 140mn concessional loan pact with World Bank

Aug 30, 2022

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 30 : Nepal government and the World Bank have signed a concessional financing agreement for...
Pak Foreign Minsiter Bilawal Bhutto Zardari at "2022 Pakistan Floods Response Plan (FRP)" meeting (Photo Credit: PPP Twitter)

No decision yet over trade resumption with India: Pak Foreign Minsiter Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Aug 30, 2022
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar (File Image)

"High time China changed its behaviour": Indian experts after Jaishankar's border remarks

Aug 30, 2022
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Taiwanese military fires at Chinese drone after it enters "restricted area", force it to retreat: Media reports

Aug 30, 2022
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Iran to secure border with Afghanistan due to surge in terrorism

Aug 30, 2022
Pakistan's flood situation (Photo Credit: Twitter handle of IFRC Asia Pacific)

UNHCR urges immediate support for millions caught in Pakistan floods

Aug 30, 2022
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UK High Commission holds event to mark decriminalisation of same-sex relations

Aug 30, 2022
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Rights activists in Istanbul voice out against women rights violations in Afghanistan

Aug 30, 2022
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China fumes as Ukrainian parliament establishes pro-Taiwan group

Aug 30, 2022
Pakistan's flood situation (Photo Credit: Twitter handle of IFRC Asia Pacific)

UN launches USD 160mn response plan as floods wreak havoc in Pakistan

Aug 30, 2022
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

President Tokayev vows to create "New Kazakhstan" as the country celebrates its Constitution Day

Aug 30, 2022
Nagesh Singh, newly appointed as next ambassador of India to Thailand (Photo Credit: Twitter)

Nagesh Singh appointed India's ambassador to Thailand

Aug 30, 2022
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Russian media report claims Pentagon training Afghan pilots for role in Ukraine

Aug 30, 2022