Tag: United Nations
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A critical moment for the world we live in
Without being alarmist, one must take note of the fact that the possibility of a third world war has been more discussed this year – 2022 - than any previous year since 1945.
November 2, 2022 -
Vertical farming: How it is an upcoming business alternative
As per the United Nations report the global population is set to reach nearly ten billion marks by 2050 for which food production must increase by 70 percent. But due to erosion and today’s climate crisis, the world has already lost one-third of its cropland in the last 40 years, making the practice of traditional agriculture a challenge.
October 25, 2022 -
Water security must be enhanced in India
Water resources are essential for economic development. India has 4 per cent of global water resources for its use. India’s water resources are under immense pressure.
October 25, 2022 -
China true defender of human rights
Despite having serious human rights issues at home, the US and its allies seek to use human rights as a tool to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, especially China and other developing countries, by leveling false accusations against them
October 20, 2022 -
Rising prices lead to growing civil unrest in Haiti: UN
Jean-Martin Bauer, Country Director in Haiti for the WFP, told a press briefing on Friday through a video link that the country is facing worrying trends in food insecurity and even humanitarian catastrophe.
October 15, 2022 -
Members of global community have role to play in calling out international terrorism: MEA
The sharp response from India comes after Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, Annalena Baerbock with her Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in Berlin jointly addressed a press conference and mentioned Kashmir.
October 8, 2022 -
Does the world have 50 million slaves?
According to the United Nations, about 50 million people are enslaved worldwide. The report, released on 12 September 2022, by the U.N.‘s International Labor Organization, the International Organization for Migration
October 6, 2022 -
Malala launches film production career with three projects for Apple
Malala unveiled her first slate of film and TV projects for Apple TV+ through Extracurricular on Monday. Headlining the slate is the feature film adaptation of Elaine Hsieh Chou's acclaimed book "Disorientation", which was published earlier this year. A sharp-edged, celebrated satire, "Disorientation" is about a college student's revealing dissertation on a young poet.
September 28, 2022 -
UN report flags presence of foreign terrorist groups in Afghanistan
The United Nations on Tuesday raised growing security concerns in Afghanistan while highlighting worrisome trends witnessed in recent months, particularly the continuing presence of foreign terrorist groups in the country.
September 27, 2022 -
Rohingyas cause serious ramifications on country’s economy, environment: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina at UNGA
In an interaction with ANI, Hasina confessed that the presence of lakhs of Rohingyas in Bangladesh had created challenges for her regime.
September 24, 2022 -
Lavrov walks out of UN Security Council meeting as West criticizes Russia for war crimes in Ukraine
The official said it was a sign of Russian weakness and a testament to the fact that Russians recognize that they are being isolated on the world stage.
September 23, 2022 -
Taiwan calls for Dalai Lama’s visit to Taipei during celebrations of Tibet Democracy Day
Celebrating the 62nd anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day on Friday, the Taiwan Parliament Group for Tibet held a commemorative event along with other groups concerned with the development of human rights.
September 3, 2022 -
Anger erupts over inept govt response to floods in Pakistan
At least 1,186 people have died from the floods in Pakistan, leaving affected residents angry at the lack of help being provided to them as this natural disaster disrupts life and pose threat to food security and the economy.
September 2, 2022 -
Warlike Libya
On closer reflection, Libya has plunged into chaos ever since a Nato-backed uprising toppled and killed the longtime dictator, Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.
August 31, 2022 -
PM urges people to take part in efforts to eradicate malnutrition
In the 92nd edition of his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast over All India Radio, the Prime Minister said, "I am telling you about so many innovative experiments related to malnutrition, because all of us also have to join this campaign in the coming month.
August 28, 2022 -
US nuke warning?
The missile has a range of 9,660-plus km and can travel at a speed of approximately 24,000 km per hour.
August 25, 2022 -
Is China resetting ties with Nepal?
No doubt, Nepal also needs to make its stand on the BRI unequivocally clear since she signed it in May 2017.
August 18, 2022