India Got Over $111 Billion In Remittances In 2022
India became the first country to surpass the USD 100 billion mark in remittances (in 2022) United Nations: India received over USD 111 billion in remittances in 2022, setting a…
Asia Hit Hardest By Weather Disaster, Climate Change In 2023: UN
The annual mean near-surface temperature over Asia in 2023 was the second highest on record Geneva: Asia was the world’s most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023,…
India Criticises Group That Is Opposed To UN Security Council Reforms
India criticised the UfC group, which is opposed to creation of new permanent members of UNSC. United Nations: India has criticised a model for the UN Security Council presented by…
Gaza Has Become A “Graveyard” For Thousands Of Children: UN
The Gaza Strip has become a graveyard for thousands of children, the UN said. (File) Geneva: The Gaza Strip has become a graveyard for thousands of children, the United Nations…
“Peacekeeping Missions Should Not Exist In Perpetuity”: India To UN
India has been at the forefront of UN peacekeeping missions for seven decades now. Washington: Observing that the security landscape of the UN peacekeeping missions today is more complex, violent…
At UN, India Votes In Favour Of Russian Resolution On Fighting Nazism
The draft resolutions covered a range of human rights issues. New York: India at United Nations voted in favour of Russia’s draft resolution on “Combating glorification of Nazism.” Amid the…
Opposition Slams Centre Over India’s Move On China’s Xinjiang At UN
India on Friday abstained from UN voting over Xinjiang’s situation in China. New Delhi: Opposition leaders on Friday criticised the government for abstaining from voting on a draft resolution in…
Ex-German Chancellor Angela Merkel Wins UN Award For Resettling Syrian Refugees
Angela Merkel will receive her award and the $150,000 in prize money at a ceremony in Geneva. Geneva, Switzerland: Former German chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday won the United Nations…