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Iran Close To Having A Nuclear Bomb, Says UN Body Chief, Heads To Tehran
Iran is dangerously close to developing an atomic weapon, warned the International Atomic Energy Agency, hours before the UN watchdog's chief is expected to leave for Tehran.
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"Two Years To Save The World": UN Climate Chief's Dire Warning
The UN Climate Chief, Simon Stiell, stated on Wednesday that governments, business leaders, and development banks have two years to take action to avert far worse climate change.
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"Mountains Crying For Help, COP28 Must Respond": UN Chief At Dubai Climate Summit
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday said the ongoing annual climate talks in Dubai must respond to the needs of the developing nations, especially the vulnerable mountain countries that need urgent help.
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165 Million People Fell Into Poverty Due To Covid, Ukraine Conflict: UN
The Covid-19 pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and the war in Ukraine have pushed 165 million people into poverty since 2020, the United Nations said Thursday, calling for a pause in debt repayments for developing countries.
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UN Development Chief Raises Alarm Over Debt Distress
A top UN official has warned that "urgent" measures are needed to help 52 countries facing debt repayment problems that put some at risk of default.
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UN Chief Urges Nations To Stop 'Blame Games' At Climate Summit
UN chief Antonio Guterres urged rich and developing nations to stop the "finger pointing" at crunch climate talks on Thursday and reach a deal on covering the losses suffered by vulnerable nations battered by weather disasters.
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UN Chief Wants India To Mobilise G20 To Help Debt-Ridden Countries
UN chief Antonio Guterres sought India's support in mobilising G20 nations to help out developing countries saddled with debt, including three of India's neighbours.
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Would Counts On India To Deliver On 2030 Agenda, Paris Agreement: UN Chief
As India assumes the presidency of the G20, the world counts on it to mobilise credible actions to deliver on the 2030 Development Agenda and the Paris Climate Agreement, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Saturday.
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UN Appoints Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi As Sustainable Development Goals Advocate
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Friday appointed Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi as new Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocate ahead of the start of the 76th UN General Assembly.
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UN Chief Criticises Wealthy Countries For "Stockpile" Of Covid Vaccines
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticized developed countries for creating a "stockpile" of Covid-19 vaccines, and called on them to share with the rest of the world to help end the pandemic.
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Nitish Kumar Shares Bihar's Sustainable Development Efforts At UN Climate Meet
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar shared his state's policy initiatives and sustainable development efforts, including climate resilient agriculture and water conservation, aimed at contributing to the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5C at a climate change roundtable hosted by the UN Secretary-General.
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Grassroots Democracy Revived: India On UN Human Rights Chief's J&K Remark
India on Tuesday said it has revived grassroots democracy and provided a new momentum to social and economic development in Jammu and Kashmir despite persistent attempts by a neighbouring country to infiltrate terrorists to derail this process.
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UN Chief Antonio Guterres Praises African Efforts To Stem Coronavirus
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that the developed world could learn lessons from the preventative measures taken by many African countries to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: UN Chief Warns Of Losing COVID-19 War
Coronavirus outbreak: He asked for massive stimulus to minimize the social and economic impact of the pandemic, and for support for developing countries in increasing their response capacity.
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"Frail Figure Who Led Mighty Battles": UN Leaders Remember Mahatma Gandhi
As the world grapples with violence in forms of environment destruction and devastation caused by armed conflict, Mahatma Gandhi's vision of peace and sustainable development continues to resonate across the world, UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday, as leaders of the world body remembered him on his 150th birth anniversary.
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Iran Close To Having A Nuclear Bomb, Says UN Body Chief, Heads To Tehran
Iran is dangerously close to developing an atomic weapon, warned the International Atomic Energy Agency, hours before the UN watchdog's chief is expected to leave for Tehran.
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"Two Years To Save The World": UN Climate Chief's Dire Warning
The UN Climate Chief, Simon Stiell, stated on Wednesday that governments, business leaders, and development banks have two years to take action to avert far worse climate change.
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"Mountains Crying For Help, COP28 Must Respond": UN Chief At Dubai Climate Summit
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday said the ongoing annual climate talks in Dubai must respond to the needs of the developing nations, especially the vulnerable mountain countries that need urgent help.
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165 Million People Fell Into Poverty Due To Covid, Ukraine Conflict: UN
The Covid-19 pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and the war in Ukraine have pushed 165 million people into poverty since 2020, the United Nations said Thursday, calling for a pause in debt repayments for developing countries.
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UN Development Chief Raises Alarm Over Debt Distress
A top UN official has warned that "urgent" measures are needed to help 52 countries facing debt repayment problems that put some at risk of default.
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UN Chief Urges Nations To Stop 'Blame Games' At Climate Summit
UN chief Antonio Guterres urged rich and developing nations to stop the "finger pointing" at crunch climate talks on Thursday and reach a deal on covering the losses suffered by vulnerable nations battered by weather disasters.
-
UN Chief Wants India To Mobilise G20 To Help Debt-Ridden Countries
UN chief Antonio Guterres sought India's support in mobilising G20 nations to help out developing countries saddled with debt, including three of India's neighbours.
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Would Counts On India To Deliver On 2030 Agenda, Paris Agreement: UN Chief
As India assumes the presidency of the G20, the world counts on it to mobilise credible actions to deliver on the 2030 Development Agenda and the Paris Climate Agreement, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Saturday.
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UN Appoints Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi As Sustainable Development Goals Advocate
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Friday appointed Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi as new Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocate ahead of the start of the 76th UN General Assembly.
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UN Chief Criticises Wealthy Countries For "Stockpile" Of Covid Vaccines
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticized developed countries for creating a "stockpile" of Covid-19 vaccines, and called on them to share with the rest of the world to help end the pandemic.
-
Nitish Kumar Shares Bihar's Sustainable Development Efforts At UN Climate Meet
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar shared his state's policy initiatives and sustainable development efforts, including climate resilient agriculture and water conservation, aimed at contributing to the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5C at a climate change roundtable hosted by the UN Secretary-General.
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Grassroots Democracy Revived: India On UN Human Rights Chief's J&K Remark
India on Tuesday said it has revived grassroots democracy and provided a new momentum to social and economic development in Jammu and Kashmir despite persistent attempts by a neighbouring country to infiltrate terrorists to derail this process.
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UN Chief Antonio Guterres Praises African Efforts To Stem Coronavirus
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that the developed world could learn lessons from the preventative measures taken by many African countries to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: UN Chief Warns Of Losing COVID-19 War
Coronavirus outbreak: He asked for massive stimulus to minimize the social and economic impact of the pandemic, and for support for developing countries in increasing their response capacity.
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"Frail Figure Who Led Mighty Battles": UN Leaders Remember Mahatma Gandhi
As the world grapples with violence in forms of environment destruction and devastation caused by armed conflict, Mahatma Gandhi's vision of peace and sustainable development continues to resonate across the world, UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday, as leaders of the world body remembered him on his 150th birth anniversary.
