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UN lunched $674M relief plan for Haiti
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 28th Feb. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric on Tuesday told reporters in New York that the UN, Government and partners have launched a $674 million plan to meet humanitarian needs in Haiti this…
WHO head warns noncommunicable diseases in emergencies
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 28th Feb. World health agency and its partners on Tuesday warned that people caught up in humanitarian emergencies are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and other…
UN humanitarians warns famine ‘almost inevitable’ in Gaza, calls to boost aid
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 28th Feb. UN Security Council on Tuesday held an open debate on the food security in Gaza strip as over half a million Gazans are “one step away from famine” told UN humanitarians.
UN deputy head…
Top envoy appeals for de-escalation in Syria, across Middle East
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 28th Feb. UN Special Envoy to the Middle East Geir Pedersen on Tuesday briefed the Security Council and warned that fallout from conflict in the Middle East and ongoing fighting in Syria are…
Top rights expert lauds peace efforts in Central African Republic
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 28th Feb. UN independent Expert on human rights in the CAR Yao Agbetse on Tuesday urged the Government of the Central African Republic to make efforts towards peace and stability.
Yao Agbetse…
EAM Jaishankar hails two-state solution to West Asia crisis
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
WASHINGTON DC, 28th Feb. India External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday has expressed concern over the conflict in Gaza but made it clear that terrorism and hostage-taking are unacceptable to India.
Mr…
US deputy sec of Homeland Security visits India to co-chair Security Dialogue
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
WASHINGTON DC, 28th Feb. US Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristie Canegallo on Tuesday announced that she will visit India on February 27 to co-chair the US-India Homeland Security…
UNGA holds World Social Summit in 2025
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 28th Feb. UN General Assembly on Tuesday has adopted a resolution that decides to convene the World Social Summit in 2025.
The summit will address the gaps and recommit to the Copenhagen…
POTUS says Gaza ceasefire by March 4
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
WASHINGTON DC, 28th Feb. US President Biden on Tuesday has said that he expects a ceasefire to take effect in Gaza by March 4 on the conclusion of negotiations to free Israeli hostages being held by Hamas.
Biden…
World body wants strengthened, empowered Palestinian govt
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 28th Feb. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric on Tuesday said that the UN wants a strengthened and empowered Palestinian government in response to the resignation of the Palesytinian Prime Minister…