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South Africa files genocide case against Israel in Gaza at International Court of Justice
World | Dec 30, 2023, 12:24 PM ISTSouth Africa's filing alleged that Israel was violating its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention in its devastating military campaign against Hamas in Gaza. Israel rejected the application "with disgust" and accused South Africa of cooperating with Hamas.
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Israel-Hamas War: UN resolution on critical aid for Gaza delayed again despite US support
World | Dec 22, 2023, 10:47 AM ISTNegotiators tried hard to avoid another US veto of a UNSC resolution drafted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) demanding Israel and Hamas to allow all routes for humanitarian deliveries. This came as negotiators, including the warring parties, are engaged in fierce discussions on a new truce.
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Israel-Hamas War: No functioning hospitals left in northern Gaza, says WHO amid truce talks
World | Dec 21, 2023, 11:46 PM ISTThe WHO further said that around 10 health workers continue to provide basic first aid, pain management and wound care, with 80 injured patients. Thousands of Gazans are also suffering from starvation and infectious diseases like diarrhoea as Israeli attacks intensified.
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UNSC vote on Gaza humanitarian resolution delayed again in a bid to avoid US veto
World | Dec 20, 2023, 01:36 PM ISTThe draft resolution on the table Monday morning called for an “urgent and sustainable cessation of hostilities,” but this language was watered down in a new draft circulated early Tuesday.
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India votes in favour of UN draft resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza
World | Dec 13, 2023, 12:07 PM ISTThe 193-member UN General Assembly adopted the draft resolution, introduced by Egypt, at an Emergency Special Session here. The resolution was adopted with 153 votes in favour, while 23 nations abstained and 10 voted against the text.
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'Even my mom tried to stop...': Manipur climate activist who storms COP28 stage and earns praise
World | Dec 12, 2023, 02:58 PM ISTLicypriya Kangujam, who hails from the Manipur district, was at the United Nations Climate Conference 2023 (COP28), where she emphasised that the world needs to end the usage of fossil fuels immediately in order to safeguard the future.
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US vetoes UNSC resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
World | Dec 09, 2023, 01:04 PM ISTUS deputy ambassador Robert Wood criticised the council after the voting for its failure to condemn the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel, or to acknowledge Israel's right to defend itself.
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'Taking Kashmir issue to United Nations was historic blunder': Amit Shah targets former PM Nehru
India | Dec 07, 2023, 06:11 AM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah was speaking in Lok Sabha during the winter session on the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 & The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2023.
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COP28 World Climate Action Summit: PM Modi proposes to host COP33 in 2028
World | Dec 09, 2023, 10:51 AM ISTThe Prime Minister proposed the Green Credit initiative, which focuses on creating 'carbon sinks' through the participation of world economies. He also expressed gratitude to leaders for providing continuous support to issues like climate justice, climate finance and green credit raised by him.
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India at UN welcomes release of hostages, calls for unconditional return of remaining captives
World | Nov 29, 2023, 11:05 AM ISTWith the release of 12 hostages so far, a total of 60 Israeli captives and 21 from other nationalities have been released by Hamas in the truce period. The truce is due to end on Wednesday night after the release of one more hostage group, after which Israel has vowed to renew its offensive.
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North Korea claims successful launch of spy satellite into orbit despite resistance from US, South
World | Nov 22, 2023, 11:36 AM ISTThe North's space agency said that its new “Chollima-1” carrier rocket accurately placed the Malligyong-1 satellite into orbit on Tuesday night, about 12 minutes after liftoff from the country's main launch centre.
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North Korea, in its third attempt, aims to launch spy satellite between November 22-30
World | Nov 21, 2023, 08:56 PM ISTNotably, North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong Un is eager to operate spy satellites to deal with what it calls escalating US-led military threats. But its two previous attempts to place a spy satellite into orbit earlier this year ended in failure due to technical issues.
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At UN, India welcomes humanitarian aid delivery to Palestine, calls for release of hostages
World | Nov 20, 2023, 11:18 PM ISTSpeaking in the Informal meeting of the plenary in the UN General Assembly on a briefing on the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj stressed that the message from the Indian leadership has been “clear and consistent.
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Israel-Hamas war: UN Security Council overcomes deadlock, passes resolution on 'humanitarian pauses'
World | Nov 16, 2023, 04:12 PM ISTThis 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.
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'Once in 100 years': Devastating floods kill 31 people in Somalia, 15 in Kenya
World | Nov 13, 2023, 08:49 AM ISTThe UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned that floods of such magnitude are statistically likely to occur once in 100 years. Heavy rainfall and floods have displaced almost half a million people in Somalia and caused extensive damage to the infrastructure.
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India votes in favour of UN resolution against Israeli's settlement activities in Palestine
India | Nov 11, 2023, 11:46 PM ISTMore than 100,000 Palestinians have fled south over the past two days, according to Israel, but they still face bombardment and dire conditions.
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Israel-Hamas War: Gaza becoming 'graveyard for children', says UN chief as conflict rages
World | Nov 08, 2023, 08:40 AM ISTIsrael-Hamas war: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the nightmare in Gaza is more than a humanitarian crisis. He also called for an urgent ceasefire.
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Netanyahu rejects calls for ceasefire, says 'it means surrender to Hamas, won't happen'
World | Oct 31, 2023, 09:02 AM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected calls for a cease-fire to facilitate the release of captives or end the war, which he has said will be long and difficult. His statement came despite UN agency saying an urgent ceasefire is "a matter of life and death'' for millions of Palestinians.
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At UN, India raises concerns over civilian casualties, calls Israel and Palestine to negotiate
World | Oct 25, 2023, 11:25 AM ISTAt the United Nations, India called for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine issue. It advocated for the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable state of Palestine, which could live within secure and recognised borders, side by side in peace with Israel.
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51 countries express concern over Chinese human rights violations against Uyghurs in Xinjiang
World | Oct 23, 2023, 08:29 PM ISTSeveral human rights organisations have criticised China for subjecting Uyghurs to torture and inhumane treatment, including sexual violence and forced abortions. China has always rejected the accusations and accused the West of misleading people.