The Golan Heights region in southwest Syria was occupied by Israel during the Six-Day War in June 1967. The UN resolution was adopted by 91 members in favour, eight against and 62 abstentions with the US and UK among the countries voting against it.
This comes after four failed attempts at the UN Security Council to allow humanitarian access for Gazans in the month-long conflict. The US has demanded a clear condemnation of the Hamas' October 7 attack, while Russia seeks a call for a ceasefire.
Both China and Russia are key rivals of the United States and have long-standing ties with Palestine. Their leaders have urged for an immediate ceasefire of hostilities, with Beijing criticising Israel for going "beyond the scope of self-defence".
Chandrayaan-3: Applauding India’s achievements beyond the lunar surface, Jagdeep Dhankhar reminded the House that India’s Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) had successfully reached the Red Planet on its maiden attempt in 2014.
"In particular, [they] emphasized the need to settle the situation around the Republic of Niger exclusively by peaceful political and diplomatic means," said the Kremlin in a statement.
The resolution was moved by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan who urged the central government to change the state's name to 'Keralam' in all languages included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
During the urgent hearing at the UN Human Rights Council, some speakers asserted that religious defamation laws imposed censorship and resulted in stifling freedom of expression and dissent.
Georgia legislature passed the first ever County Resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry.
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Observing that the Sikh community, which began immigrating into US over 100 yrs ago, has played an important role in developing the United States; the resolution supports designation of ‘‘National Sikh Day’’ to honor and celebrate the important role played by Sikh community in strengthening and inspiring the people of the United States.
Recognising the historical and religious significance of Diwali, the resolution expresses its deepest respect for Indian-Americans and Indian diaspora throughout the world on this significant occasion, Krishnamoorthi said.
It further emphasizes that in order to be sustainable, the transition planning process should take into account broad challenges, including risks to stability, governance, and the rule of law, as well as the political, economic, development, humanitarian, and human rights context.
On the last day of Assembly's Monsoon session, SC and ST Development, and Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Minister Jagannath Saraka moved the resolution, which was passed in the absence of opposition BJP and Congress members.
India has abstained on a UN General Assembly resolution on Myanmar, saying its views have not been reflected in the draft resolution.
The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution demanding the status of interim province for the region.
As the Kerala Assembly passed a resolution against the three contentious farm laws brought by the Centre on December 31.
The tour operators in Kashmir are gearing up to begin campaigning for winter tourism.
The resolution said that any changes to the status of Jammu and Kashmir must be made with the direct consultation of the Kashmiri people, who must play a central role in the determination of their future.
Observing that Sikhism is the fifth largest religion in the world with more than 25,000,000 Sikhs worldwide, and over 750,000 Sikh Americans; the House resolution said that Sikh men and women have notably contributed to American society since their arrival in the late 1800s.
The impeachment inquiry into Trump was initiated last month by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after an anonymous whistleblower had raised concerns about the president's interactions with Ukraine.
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