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February 21, 2024 11:38 AM

Shashi Tharoor conferred France’s highest civilian honour

Former UN diplomat and Congress MP, Shashi Tharoor, received France’s highest civilian honour, the 'Chevalier de la Legion d'honneur,' for his role as a steadfast ‘friend’ of France and his efforts to strengthen Indo-French relations. Tharoor w...

January 25, 2024 10:16 AM

UN condemns Israeli attack on Gaza shelter

The United Nations said on Wednesday that a U.N. compound in Gaza, providing shelter to displaced Palestinians, was struck by Israeli tanks, resulting in what they termed "mass casualties." Israel, however, denied responsibility, suggesting that Hama...

January 2, 2024 2:59 PM

U.N. to boost food ration for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

The United Nations will increase the food ration for each Rohingya refugee in Bangladesh by $2 a month, to $10 from Jan. 1, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday, as it thanked donors for coming to the rescue of a cash-strapped effort. The ...

December 17, 2023 9:16 AM

The UAE Consensus: A Win-Win for All

ABU DHABI: Over 30 years ago, world leaders in Rio de Janeiro sensed the danger facing humanity from the climate crisis. But the sense of danger was not enough at that time, as the Earth Summit, for which they chose an emotional title, was devoid of ...

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