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About 97 percent of Afghanistan’s population may sink below the poverty line unless the country’s political and economic crises are addressed, the United Nations.

UN: 97% of Afghanistan’s population may sink below poverty line

According to UN, Afghanistan is on the brink of 'universal poverty' and urgent efforts are needs to bolster local communities and their economies. Watch for more updates.




((Shots of Taliban people roaming around and food))
When the Taliban swept into power, they found Afghanistan's economy fast approaching the brink and were faced with harrowing predictions of growing poverty and hunger.
((Shots of person carrying food grains))&nbsp;
With drought ongoing, the United Nations predicts 95% of the population will go hungry and as much as 97% of Afghanistan risks sinking below the poverty line.
((Shots of money &amp; people standing in que))
At a local money exchange market in Kabul, people wait from the early morning to collect money sent from relatives and friends overseas.
But every person is only allowed to receive $200 US dollars per week, with a days-long waiting list.
((Money shots &amp; bank shot))
The United States froze billions in dollar reserves in line with international sanctions against the Taliban, eroding the liquidity of both the central bank and commercial banks and constraining their ability to make international transactions.
((trade shots))
This has undermined international trade, a mainstay of the Afghan economy.

About 97 percent of Afghanistan&rsquo;s population may sink below the poverty line unless the country&rsquo;s political and economic crises are addressed, the United Nations has warned.

Usually this time of year all the bricks at the factory just outside Kabul would have been sold.
Now they have more than 2 million bricks left over, unsold.
When the Taliban swept into power, they found Afghanistan's economy fast approaching the brink and were faced with harrowing predictions of growing poverty and hunger.
With drought ongoing, the United Nations predicts 95% of the population will go hungry and as much as 97% of Afghanistan risks sinking below the poverty line.
The Taliban, a movement born out of the rural clergy, struggled to grasp the extent of the transformation.
At a local money exchange market in Kabul, people wait from the early morning to collect money sent from relatives and friends overseas.
But every person is only allowed to receive $200 US dollars per week, with a days-long waiting list.
The United States froze billions in dollar reserves in line with international sanctions against the Taliban, eroding the liquidity of both the central bank and commercial banks and constraining their ability to make international transactions.
This has undermined international trade, a mainstay of the Afghan economy.

Rains are a welcome relief after the sweltering summer heat and we all love the pitter patter of rain drops. &nbsp;
Overjoyed&hellip;till you find yourself wading through knee deep waters, caught in traffic that comes to a halt on inundated roads.&nbsp;&nbsp;And then when scenes of a flooded airport flash, you are scared even.&nbsp;
Heavy rains lashed the national capital Delhi, West Bengal and Assam in September, setting records that are unsettling. Meteorologists have repeatedly raised orange alert to warn residents.&nbsp;
A recent United Nations report has shown that the Earth is on a 'catastrophic' global warming path. The devastating wildfires and floods are proof.&nbsp;
Rainfall in Delhi this month was the highest in 46 years, while Kolkata saw the highest rainfall on a single day in the last 14 years. So why is the weather phenomenon becoming erratic?&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says global temperatures are expected to reach or exceed 1.5&deg;C of warming over the next 20 years. Scientists have warned that the quantity of rain would increase further as temperature rises.&nbsp;
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, in a recent study said climate change is making the Indian monsoon season more chaotic, noting that for every degree celsius of warming, monsoon rainfall will likely increase by about 5 per cent. So harsher the summer, wetter the monsoon.&nbsp;
Several reports by weather monitoring agencies have shown global warming is increasing the quantity of monsoon rainfall in India even more than previously thought.&nbsp;

Record rains lash Delhi, Bengal, Assam: harsher the summer, wetter the monsoon

Heavy rains lashed the national capital Delhi and West Bengal in September, setting records that are unsettling. Meteorologists have repeatedly raised orange alert to warn residents

Heavy rains lashed the national capital Delhi and West Bengal in September, setting records that are unsettling. Meteorologists have repeatedly raised orange alert to warn residents

Rains are a welcome relief after the sweltering summer heat and we all love the pitter patter of rain drops. &nbsp;
Overjoyed&hellip;till you find yourself wading through knee deep waters, caught in traffic that comes to a halt on inundated roads.&nbsp;&nbsp;And then when scenes of a flooded airport flash, you are scared even.&nbsp;
Heavy rains lashed the national capital Delhi, West Bengal and Assam in September, setting records that are unsettling. Meteorologists have repeatedly raised orange alert to warn residents.&nbsp;
A recent United Nations report has shown that the Earth is on a 'catastrophic' global warming path. The devastating wildfires and floods are proof.&nbsp;
Rainfall in Delhi this month was the highest in 46 years, while Kolkata saw the highest rainfall on a single day in the last 14 years. So why is the weather phenomenon becoming erratic?&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says global temperatures are expected to reach or exceed 1.5&deg;C of warming over the next 20 years. Scientists have warned that the quantity of rain would increase further as temperature rises.&nbsp;
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, in a recent study said climate change is making the Indian monsoon season more chaotic, noting that for every degree celsius of warming, monsoon rainfall will likely increase by about 5 per cent. So harsher the summer, wetter the monsoon.&nbsp;
Several reports by weather monitoring agencies have shown global warming is increasing the quantity of monsoon rainfall in India even more than previously thought.&nbsp;

A UN report &nbsp;on global emissions target has shown the planet is heading towards warming of 2.7 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century.
According to scientists, global temperatures should remain less than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels in order to prevent the worse consequences of the climate crisis.
Commenting on the report, UN Secretary General Ant&oacute;nio Guterres said the planet&rsquo;s current path is &lsquo;catastrophic&rsquo;. He added that &lsquo;failure to meet 1.5 degree Celsius goal of the Paris Agreement will be measured in the massive loss of lives and livelihoods&rsquo;.
The catastrophic wildfires and devastating floods are proof that &lsquo;we are rapidly running out of time.&rdquo;
Scientists have said that emissions need to be reduced by 45 per cent by 2030 to reach carbon neutrality by the middle of the century,
As per the current emissions commitments from countries, there will be a 16 per cent increase in emissions in 2030 when compared to the 2010 level. &nbsp;According to the report this will lead to warming of 2.7 degrees above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century

Earth on 'catastrophic' global warming path, UN report shows

A UN report &nbsp;on global emissions target has shown the planet is heading towards warming of 2.7 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century.

Earth is heading towards 'warming of 2.7 degrees celsius above pre-industrial levels'
Global temp should 'remain less than 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels'
UN Secretary General Ant&oacute;nio Guterres:&nbsp;planet&rsquo;s current path is catastrophic
Guterres: Failure to meet 1.5 degree celsius goal will lead to huge losses
Running out of time:&nbsp;catastrophic wildfires, devastating floods are proof
Emissions need to be reduced by 45% by 2030, scientists said

According to scientists, global temperatures should remain less than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels in order to prevent the worse consequences of the climate crisis.

A UN report &nbsp;on global emissions target has shown the planet is heading towards warming of 2.7 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century.
According to scientists, global temperatures should remain less than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels in order to prevent the worse consequences of the climate crisis.
Also Read&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/antarctica-hits-record-temperature-18-3-c-un-confirms-grim-report-1625195396316" target="_blank">Antarctica hits record temperature @ 18.3&deg;C, UN confirms grim report</a>
Commenting on the report, UN Secretary General Ant&oacute;nio Guterres said the planet&rsquo;s current path is &lsquo;catastrophic&rsquo;. He added that &lsquo;failure to meet 1.5 degree Celsius goal of the Paris Agreement will be measured in the massive loss of lives and livelihoods&rsquo;.
The catastrophic wildfires and devastating floods are proof that &lsquo;we are rapidly running out of time.&rdquo;
Scientists have said that emissions need to be reduced by 45 per cent by 2030 to reach carbon neutrality by the middle of the century,
As per the current emissions commitments from countries, there will be a 16 per cent increase in emissions in 2030 when compared to the 2010 level. &nbsp;According to the report this will lead to warming of 2.7 degrees above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century

The death of 84-year-old tribal rights activist Stan Swamy, who was in jail on terror charges, has evoked sharp responses from international agencies.
The European Union's Special Representative for Human Rights and United Nations Special Rapporteur for human rights defenders are among those to have spoken out.
"The news from India today is devastating. Human Rights Defender and Jesuit priest Father Stan Swamy has died in custody, nine months after his arrest on false charges of terrorism. Jailing human rights defenders is inexcusable," Mary Lawlor of the UN body tweeted.
"India: I am very saddened to hear that Father Stan Swamy has passed away. A defender of indigenous peoples' rights," tweeted Eamon Gilmore of the EU.
In January, the United Nation's Human Rights office in Switzerland expressed serious concern over the condition of Stan Swamy and other human rights activists in India.

'Devastating': EU, UN officials speak out after Stan Swamy's death in jail

The death of 84-year-old tribal rights activist Stan Swamy, who was in jail on terror charges, has evoked sharp responses from international agencies.

EU, UN officials speak out after Stan Swamy's death in jail

The death of 84-year-old tribal rights activist Stan Swamy, who was in jail on terror charges, has evoked sharp responses from international agencies.
The European Union's Special Representative for Human Rights and United Nations Special Rapporteur for human rights defenders are among those to have spoken out.
"The news from India today is devastating. Human Rights Defender and Jesuit priest Father Stan Swamy has died in custody, nine months after his arrest on false charges of terrorism. Jailing human rights defenders is inexcusable," Mary Lawlor of the UN body tweeted.
"India: I am very saddened to hear that Father Stan Swamy has passed away. A defender of indigenous peoples' rights," tweeted Eamon Gilmore of the EU.
In January, the United Nation's Human Rights office in Switzerland expressed serious concern over the condition of Stan Swamy and other human rights activists in India.

The death of 84-year-old tribal rights activist Stan Swamy, who was in jail on terror charges, has evoked sharp responses from international agencies.

The world's worst fear is confirmed. The UN has confirmed the report that Antarctica logged temperatures up to 18.3 degrees Celsius in February this year. This is the a new maximum temperature record for the region. The grim milestone was breached on February 6.
With this, Antarctica has now become one of the fastest-warming regions in the world -- registering a rise of almost three degrees Celsius in the last 50 years, the United Nations World Meteorological Organization has confirmed.
The earlier record temperature for the Antarctic continent, according to the WMO, was 17.5 degrees Celsius recorded on March 24, 2015.
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Antarctica hits record temperature @ 18.3°C, UN confirms grim report

Height of Heat: The UN has confirmed that Antarctica logged temperatures up to 18.3 degrees Celsius in February this year

The world's worst fear is confirmed. The UN has confirmed the report that Antarctica logged temperatures up to 18.3 degrees Celsius in February 2020. This is the a new maximum temperature record for the region. The grim milestone was breached on February 6.
With this, Antarctica has now become one of the fastest-warming regions in the world -- registering a rise of almost three degrees Celsius in the last 50 years, the United Nations World Meteorological Organization has confirmed.
The earlier record temperature for the Antarctic continent, according to the WMO, was 17.5 degrees Celsius recorded on March 24, 2015.
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The UN has confirmed the report that Antarctica logged temperatures up to 18.3 degrees Celsius in February this year

India has been ranked on the 10th spot in Global Cyber&nbsp;Security Index (GCI) by United Nation's International Telecommunication Union.
This is a sharp improvement from the index&rsquo;s earlier edition released in 2018, when it ranked India on the 47th spot.&nbsp;In the Asia-Pacific region, India secured the 4th spot.
The GCI is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countries to cybersecurity at a global level.
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India ranks 10th in UN's Global Cyber Security Index

India's rank in&nbsp;UN's&nbsp;Global&nbsp;Cyber&nbsp;Security Index jumps to 10th in 2020 from 47th in 2018

India has been ranked on the 10th spot in Global Cyber&nbsp;Security Index (GCI) by United Nation's International Telecommunication Union.
This is a sharp improvement from the index&rsquo;s earlier edition released in 2018, when it ranked India on the 47th spot.&nbsp;In the Asia-Pacific region, India secured the 4th spot.
The GCI is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countries to cybersecurity at a global level.

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<li>India ranked 47th in UN's&nbsp;Global Cyber&nbsp;Security Index in 2018</li>
<li>In the Asia-Pacific region, India secured the 4th spot</li>
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India has been ranked on the 10th spot in Global Cyber&nbsp;Security Index (GCI) by United Nation's International Telecommunication Union.
This is a sharp improvement from the index&rsquo;s earlier edition released in 2018, when it ranked India on the 47th spot.&nbsp;In the Asia-Pacific region, India secured the 4th spot.
The GCI is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countries to cybersecurity at a global level.
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Amid renewed tensions between Israel and Palestine, India has called for the Middle East peace process to be brought back on track.
Addressing the UN Security Council meeting on Middle East, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs Vikas Swarup urged all parties to deescalate the situation and refrain from acts of provocation. "The peace process can no longer be kept on the back burner, he said, underscoring the need for immediate resumption of direct negotiations between Israel and Palestine.
Reiterating India's long-standing position, Swarup said that New Delhi is committed to a 2-state solution and emphasised that an independent state of Palestine is the only lasting solution to the crisis in the region.
India also called for immediate humanitarian aid to Gaza that has been battered by Israeli strikes.
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Israel-Palestine conflict: India calls for peace process, immediate aid for Gaza

Amid renewed tensions between Israel and Palestine, India has called for the Middle East peace process to be brought back on track

Amid renewed tensions between Israel and Palestine, India has called for the Middle East peace process to be brought back on track.
Addressing the UN Security Council meeting on Middle East, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs Vikas Swarup urged all parties to deescalate the situation and refrain from acts of provocation. "The peace process can no longer be kept on the back burner, he said, underscoring the need for immediate resumption of direct negotiations between Israel and Palestine.
Reiterating India's long-standing position, Swarup said that New Delhi is committed to a 2-state solution and emphasised that an independent state of Palestine is the only lasting solution to the crisis in the region.
India also called for immediate humanitarian aid to Gaza that has been battered by Israeli strikes.
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India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for providing pensions to dreaded and listed terrorists and hosting them on its territory, New Delhi said that&nbsp;it's high time Islamabad is held accountable for aiding and abetting terrorism.
Exercising the Right of Reply to the statements made by Pakistan at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva, the Indian representative said that the scourge of terrorism is the gravest violation of human rights. "It&nbsp; must be dealt with in strongest terms in all its forms and manifestations," India added.&nbsp;
Noting that Pakistan has once again misused the UN platform for making informed and irresponsible allegations against India, the Indian diplomat said that Islamabad has been doing this only to distract the Council's attention from the deplorable human rights situation in the country.

India slams Pakistan for giving pensions to dreaded terrorists

India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for providing pensions to dreaded and listed terrorists and hosting them on its territory, New Delhi said that&nbsp;it's high time Islamabad is held accountable for aiding and abetting terrorism.

India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for providing pensions to dreaded and listed terrorists and hosting them on its territory, New Delhi said that&nbsp;it's high time Islamabad is held accountable for aiding and abetting terrorism.
Exercising the Right of Reply to the statements made by Pakistan at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council&nbsp;in Geneva, the Indian representative said that the scourge of terrorism is the gravest violation of human rights. "It&nbsp; must be dealt with in strongest terms in all its forms and manifestations," India added.&nbsp;
Noting that Pakistan has once again misused the UN platform for making informed and irresponsible allegations against India, the Indian diplomat said that Islamabad has been doing this only to distract the Council's attention from the deplorable human rights situation in the country.

India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for providing pensions to dreaded and listed terrorists and hosting them on its territory, New Delhi said that&nbsp;it's high time Islamabad is held accountable for aiding and abetting terrorism.
Exercising the Right of Reply to the statements made by Pakistan at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva, the Indian representative said that the scourge of terrorism is the gravest violation of human rights. "It&nbsp; must be dealt with in strongest terms in all its forms and manifestations," India added.&nbsp;
Noting that Pakistan has once again misused the UN platform for making informed and irresponsible allegations against India, the Indian diplomat said that Islamabad has been doing this only to distract the Council's attention from the deplorable human rights situation in the country.

The World celebrates the 7th International Yoga Day amid the Covid-19 pandemic.&nbsp;The theme for this year's Yoga day is 'Yoga for wellness'Here's a look at how people around the world celebrated the day of Yoga.

In Pictures: International Yoga Day 2021

The World celebrates the 7th International Yoga Day amid the Covid-19 pandemic.&nbsp;The theme for this year's Yoga day is 'Yoga for wellness' Here's a look at how people around the world celebrated the day of Yoga.

The World celebrates the 7th International Yoga Day amid the Covid-19 pandemic.&nbsp;The theme for this year's Yoga day is 'Yoga for wellness' Here's a look at how people around the world celebrated the day of Yoga.

United Nations chief joined campaigners to criticise the G7 for their vaccine plan.
Antonio Guterres warned that if people in developing countries were not inoculated quickly, the virus could mutate further and become resistant to the new vaccines. He said more is needed to be done.
The G7 countries&rsquo; plan to donate 1 billion vaccine doses to poorer countries is far too slow and shows Western leaders are not yet on top of tackling the worst public health crisis in a century, campaigners said on Friday
Guterres &nbsp;stressed on the need for a &lsquo;global vaccination plan&rsquo; and to &lsquo;act with a logic, with a sense of urgency, and with the priorities of a war economy&rsquo;

UN joins criticism of G7 global Covid vaccine pledge

UN joins criticism of G7 global Covid vaccine pledge Guterres&nbsp;warns of virus mutations if developing nations not jabbed quickly Campaigners: G7&rsquo;s plan&nbsp;to donate 1 bn doses to poorer countries is far too slow Guterres&nbsp;to G7: act with a logic and with a sense of urgency

United Nations chief joined campaigners to criticise the G7 for their vaccine plan.
Antonio Guterres warned that if people in developing countries were not inoculated quickly, the virus could mutate further and become resistant to the new vaccines. He said more is needed to be done.
The G7 countries&rsquo; plan to donate 1 billion vaccine doses to poorer countries is far too slow and shows Western leaders are not yet on top of tackling the worst public health crisis in a century, campaigners said on Friday
Guterres &nbsp;stressed on the need for a &lsquo;global vaccination plan&rsquo; and to &lsquo;act with a logic, with a sense of urgency, and with the priorities of a war economy&rsquo;

India has been elected to the Economic and Social Council, one of the six main organs of the United Nations, for the 2022-24 term.
The 54-member Economic and Social Council is at the heart of the United Nations system to advance the three dimensions of sustainable development &ndash; economic, social and environmental.
India was elected in the Asia-Pacific States category along with Afghanistan, Kazakhstan and Oman in the elections held on Monday.

India elected to UN Economic and Social Council for 2022-24 term

India has been elected to the Economic and Social Council, one of the six main organs of the United Nations, for the 2022-24 term.
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India has been elected to the Economic and Social Council, one of the six main organs of the United Nations, for the 2022-24 term.
The 54-member Economic and Social Council is at the heart of the United Nations system to advance the three dimensions of sustainable development &ndash; economic, social and environmental.
India was elected in the Asia-Pacific States category along with Afghanistan, Kazakhstan and Oman in the elections held on Monday.

India on Friday hit out at President of the UN General Assembly Volkan Bozkir for his comments on Jammu and Kashmir, saying his "misleading and prejudiced" remarks does "great disservice to the office he occupies".
Bozkir who arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday on a three-day official visit at the invitation of foreign minister Shah Mahmood &nbsp;Qureshi said it was "Pakistan's duty" to bring the issue of the Jammu and Kashmir more strongly to the UN.
In a strong reaction, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said his remarks are "unacceptable" and his reference to the Indian union territory is "unwarranted".

India hits out at UN General Assembly president for J&K comments

India on Friday hit out at President of the UN General Assembly Volkan Bozkir for his comments on Jammu and Kashmir, saying his "misleading and prejudiced" remarks does "great disservice to the office he occupies".
Bozkir who arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday on a three-day official visit at the invitation of foreign minister Shah Mahmood &nbsp;Qureshi said it was "Pakistan's duty" to bring the issue of the Jammu and Kashmir more strongly to the UN.
In a strong reaction, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said his remarks are "unacceptable" and his reference to the Indian union territory is "unwarranted".

Amid escalating Israeli air strikes on Gaza, India on Sunday urged "both sides" to show extreme restraint. India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said that both Israel and Hamas must refrain from attempts to unilaterally change the existing status-quo. He underlined that &ldquo;immediate de-escalation" is the need of the hour.
The UN Security Council held an open meeting on the situation in the Middle East on Sunday, during which UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres termed the tensions as the "most serious escalation&rdquo; in Gaza and Israel in years.
Describing the current hostilities as &ldquo;utterly appalling&rdquo;, the UN chief asserted that &ldquo;fighting must stop. It must stop immediately". "Rockets and mortars on one side and aerial and artillery bombardments on the other must stop. I appeal to all parties to heed this call.&rdquo;
The Indian envoy also noted that the continuing violence, which began in East Jerusalem a week back, is now threatening to spiral out of control.

India calls for end to violence in Gaza, supports "just Palestinian cause & 2-state solution"

India calls for end to violence in Gaza, supports "just Palestinian cause &amp; 2-state solution"

India calls for end to violence in Gaza as Israel intensifies attacks

Amid escalating Israeli air strikes on Gaza, India on Sunday urged "both sides" to show extreme restraint. India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said that both Israel and Hamas must refrain from attempts to unilaterally change the existing status-quo. He underlined that &ldquo;immediate de-escalation" is the need of the hour.
The Indian envoy reiterated the country's "unwavering and strong support the just Palestinian cause and a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. The envoy&nbsp;also noted that the continuing violence, which began in East Jerusalem a week back, is now threatening to spiral out of control.&nbsp;
((Byte: In conclusion India supports&nbsp;Palestinian cause and a 2 state solution))

Amid escalating Israeli air strikes on Gaza, India on Sunday urged "both sides" to show extreme restraint. India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said that both Israel and Hamas must refrain from attempts to unilaterally change the existing status-quo. He underlined that &ldquo;immediate de-escalation" is the need of the hour.
The Indian envoy reiterated the country's "unwavering and strong support to the just Palestinian cause and a two-state solution" to the Israel-Palestine conflict. The envoy&nbsp;also noted that the continuing violence, which began in East Jerusalem a week back, is now threatening to spiral out of control.
The UN Security Council held an open meeting on the situation in the Middle East on Sunday, during which UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres termed the tensions as the "most serious escalation&rdquo; in Gaza and Israel in years.
Describing the current hostilities as &ldquo;utterly appalling&rdquo;, the UN chief asserted that &ldquo;fighting must stop. It must stop immediately". "Rockets and mortars on one side and aerial and artillery bombardments on the other must stop. I appeal to all parties to heed this call.&rdquo;
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The UN has called for "immediate stop" of fire as Israel and Hamas escalated hostilities on Wednesday with deadly air strikes and retaliatory rocket fire.
U.N. Middle East peace envoy Tor Wennesland tweeted: "Stop the fire immediately. We're escalating towards a full scale war. Leaders on all sides have to take the responsibility of de-escalation.
"The cost of war in Gaza is devastating &amp; is being paid by ordinary people. UN is working w/ all sides to restore calm. Stop the violence now," he wrote.
Israel carried out hundreds of air strikes in Gaza into the early hours of Wednesday, while Hamas claimed that it fired 200 rockets at Israeli towns of Tel Aviv and Beersheba.

UN says 'stop fire immediately' as Israel & Hamas escalate strikes

The UN has called for "immediate stop" of fire as Israel and Hamas escalated hostilities on Wednesday with deadly air strikes and retaliatory rocket fire

The UN has called for "immediate stop" of fire as Israel and Hamas escalated hostilities on Wednesday with deadly air strikes and retaliatory rocket fire.
U.N. Middle East peace envoy Tor Wennesland tweeted: "Stop the fire immediately. We're escalating towards a full scale war. Leaders on all sides have to take the responsibility of de-escalation.
"The cost of war in Gaza is devastating &amp; is being paid by ordinary people. UN is working w/ all sides to restore calm. Stop the violence now," he wrote.
Israel carried out hundreds of air strikes in Gaza into the early hours of Wednesday, while Hamas claimed that it fired 200 rockets at Israeli towns of Tel Aviv and Beersheba.

The UN special envoy for Myanmar has warned that the country faces the possibility of civil war "at an unprecedented scale". Christine Schraner Burgener has urged the UN Security Council to consider "potentially significant action" to reverse the February 1 military coup and restore democracy. Schraner Burgener didn't specify what action she considered significant, but warned that the country "is on the verge of spiralling into a failed state". She cited figures from Myanmar's Assistance Association for Political Prisoners that as of Wednesday, over 2,700 people have been arrested, charged or sentenced since the coup and an estimated 536 have been killed.

Myanmar faces possibility of major civil war after military coup, warns UN envoy

The UN special envoy for Myanmar has warned that the country faces the possibility of civil war "at an unprecedented scale"

Myanmar faces possibility of major civil war: UN envoy

The UN special envoy for Myanmar has warned that the country faces the possibility of civil war "at an unprecedented scale". Christine Schraner Burgener has urged the UN Security Council to consider "potentially significant action" to reverse the February 1 military coup and restore democracy. Schraner Burgener didn't specify what action she considered significant, but warned that the country "is on the verge of spiralling into a failed state". She cited figures from Myanmar's Assistance Association for Political Prisoners that as of Wednesday, over 2,700 people have been arrested, charged or sentenced since the coup and an estimated 536 have been killed.

India has supplied more Covid-19 vaccines globally than vaccinated its own people, the country has told the UN General Assembly.
India also cautioned that vaccine inequity will defeat the collective global resolve to contain the coronavirus as the disparity in the accessibility of vaccines will affect the poorest nations the most.
India&rsquo;s deputy permanent representative to the UN Ambassador K Nagaraj Naidu told the General Assembly that India will not only be vaccinating 300 million of its own frontline workers over the next six months but in the process has also supplied vaccines to over 70 nations.

'Supplied more Covid-19 vaccines globally than vaccinated our own': India tells UN

India has told the UN General Assembly that the country has supplied more Covid-19 vaccines globally than vaccinated its own people

'Supplied more vaccines globally than vaccinated our own': India tells UN

India has supplied more Covid-19 vaccines globally than vaccinated its own people, the country has told the UN General Assembly. India also cautioned that vaccine inequity will defeat the collective global resolve to contain the coronavirus as the disparity in the accessibility of vaccines will affect the poorest nations the most. India&rsquo;s deputy permanent representative to the UN Ambassador K Nagaraj Naidu told the General Assembly that India will not only be vaccinating 300 million of its own frontline workers over the next six months but in the process has also supplied vaccines to over 70 nations.

India has supplied more Covid-19 vaccines globally than vaccinated its own people, the country has told the UN General Assembly.
India also cautioned that vaccine inequity will defeat the collective global resolve to contain the coronavirus as the disparity in the accessibility of vaccines will affect the poorest nations the most.
India&rsquo;s deputy permanent representative to the UN Ambassador K Nagaraj Naidu told the General Assembly that India will not only be vaccinating 300 million of its own frontline workers over the next six months but in the process has also supplied vaccines to over 70 nations.

Amid international focus on farmers protest, India on Friday defended the govt's handling of the agitation at the UN. Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council, Indian ambassador Indra Mani Pandey said that the government has shown the utmost respect for protests by farmers and has remained engaged in dialogue with them to address their concerns pertaining to the farm laws. India's response came as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said that charges of sedition against journalists and activists for reporting or commenting on the farmer's protests are "disturbing departures from essential human rights principles." India called the remarks "lacking" in "objectivity and impartiality".

Amid global focus, India defends response to farmers protest at UN

Amid international focus on farmers protest, India on Friday defended the govt's handling of the agitation at the UN

Amid international focus on farmers protest, India on Friday defended the govt's handling of the agitation at the UN. Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council, Indian ambassador Indra Mani Pandey said that the government has shown the utmost respect for protests by farmers and has remained engaged in dialogue with them to address their concerns pertaining to the farm laws. India's response came as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said that charges of sedition against journalists and activists for reporting or commenting on the farmer's protests are "disturbing departures from essential human rights principles." India called the remarks "lacking" in "objectivity and impartiality".

India on Thursday hit out at two UN Special Rapporteurs for criticising its policies towards Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi asserted that the region is an "integral and inalienable" part of the country. India's reaction came after Special Rapporteurs on minority issues and on freedom of religion made adverse comments on withdrawal of Jammu and Kashmir's special powers in 2019. In response to media queries, external affairs ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the press release has been deliberately timed to coincide with the visit of a group of ambassadors to Jammu and Kashmir. He added that the rapporteurs ignored the positive impact of extending laws applicable to the rest of India to Jammu and Kashmir.

India rejects comments on Jammu and Kashmir by UN Special Rapporteurs

India on Thursday hit out at two UN Special Rapporteurs for criticising its policies towards Jammu and Kashmir.

India rejects UN Special Rapporteurs comments on J&K

India on Thursday hit out at two UN Special Rapporteurs for criticising its policies towards Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi asserted that the region is an "integral and inalienable" part of the country. India's reaction came after Special Rapporteurs on minority issues and on freedom of religion made adverse comments on withdrawal of Jammu and Kashmir's special powers in 2019. In response to media queries, external affairs ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the press release has been deliberately timed to coincide with the visit of a group of ambassadors to Jammu and Kashmir.

India on Thursday hit out at two UN Special Rapporteurs for criticising its policies towards Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi asserted that the region is an "integral and inalienable" part of the country. India's reaction came after Special Rapporteurs on minority issues and on freedom of religion made adverse comments on withdrawal of Jammu and Kashmir's special powers in 2019. In response to media queries, external affairs ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the press release has been deliberately timed to coincide with the visit of a group of ambassadors to Jammu and Kashmir. He added that the rapporteurs ignored the positive impact of extending laws applicable to the rest of India to Jammu and Kashmir.

An Indian-origin employee at the UN has announced her candidacy to be its next Secretary-General. 34-year-old Arora Akankshais the first person to throw her hat in the ring against incumbent Antonio Guterres, who is seeking a second five-year term beginning January 2022 as chief of the world organisation.&nbsp;Akanksha, who is working as an audit coordinator for the United Nations Development Programme, launched her campaign with an online video. It shows Akanksha walking inside the sprawling UN headquarters, as her voiceover says that people who have come before her have "failed to hold the UN accountable".

34-yr-old Indian-origin Arora Akanksha announces candidacy to be UN chief

A 34-year-old Indian-origin employee at the UN has announced her candidacy to be its next Secretary-General

An Indian-origin employee at the UN has announced her candidacy to be its next Secretary-General. 34-year-old Arora Akankshais the first person to throw her hat in the ring against incumbent Antonio Guterres, who is seeking a second five-year term beginning January 2022 as chief of the world organisation.&nbsp;Akanksha, who is working as an audit coordinator for the United Nations Development Programme, launched her campaign with an online video. It shows Akanksha walking inside the sprawling UN headquarters, as her voiceover says that people who have come before her have "failed to hold the UN accountable".

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pledged on Friday that the world body will do everything it can to unite the international community and create conditions for the military coup in Myanmar to be reversed.
The UN chief said that it is &ldquo;absolutely essential&rdquo; to carry out the Security Council's calls for a return to democracy. He added that the results of the November parliamentary elections must be respected, and all people detained by the military be released, &ldquo;which means the reversal of the coup that took place.&rdquo;
Myanmar military detained country's leader Suu Kyi, whose party swept the November vote, alleging election fraud. It also cracked down on other lawmakers, activists, journalists and members of civil society. The election commission had refuted the military's allegations.

UN chief: will seek to unite world, reverse Myanmar coup

UN chief has pledged that the world body will do everything it can to unite the international community and create conditions for the military coup in Myanmar to be reversed

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pledged on Friday that the world body will do everything it can to unite the international community and create conditions for the military coup in Myanmar to be reversed.&nbsp;The UN chief said that it is &ldquo;absolutely essential&rdquo; to carry out the Security Council's calls for a return to democracy. He added that the results of the November parliamentary elections must be respected, and all people detained by the military be released, &ldquo;which means the reversal of the coup that took place.&rdquo;

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pledged on Friday that the world body will do everything it can to unite the international community and create conditions for the military coup in Myanmar to be reversed.
The UN chief said that it is &ldquo;absolutely essential&rdquo; to carry out the Security Council's calls for a return to democracy. He added that the results of the November parliamentary elections must be respected, and all people detained by the military be released, &ldquo;which means the reversal of the coup that took place.&rdquo;
Myanmar military detained country's leader Suu Kyi, whose party swept the November vote, alleging election fraud. It also cracked down on other lawmakers, activists, journalists and members of civil society. The election commission had refuted the military's allegations.

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