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Security of Gulf countries holds 'immense importance' to Pakistan, envoy tells UNSCAmbassador Syed Haider Shah, permanent representative of Pakistan to UN, is addressing UN session on Gulf situation on…
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Act now on El Nino or pay double later, UNDP chief warns• Delay could push global price tag from $36bn to $73bn; De Croo urges IMF, wealthy nations to…
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Never-before cheap capital, tech before small biz: World Bank's Neelkanth MishraTechnology, centred around artificial intelligence and the Aadhaar-based digital public infrastructure, could also be a game-changer for India's…
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CM Bugti, WB official discuss uplift cooperationQUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and World Bank Country Director for Pakistan Bolormaa Amgaabazar on Friday discussed…
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UN chief urges drastic emissions cuts as COP31 wrestles with fossil fuelsANTALYA, Turkey - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for an "immediate and drastic reduction" in greenhouse…
3 sources · GMA News, Japan Today, The Express Tribune
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UN head urges climate summit to act nowUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for an "immediate and drastic reduction" in greenhouse gas emissions, as…
- The Business Standard Finance minister expects progress in IMF talks by January
- The Star UN chief urges developed countries to step up climate finance for developing nations
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The Express Tribune
Govt meets IMF fiscal conditionsCentre receives only Rs57.5b, or 6% of annual provincial grant…
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Pakistan calls for 'immediate' end to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia at UNUN Security Council renewed targeted sanctions under its Yemen sanctions regime for another year…
2 sources · The Hindu, Dawn
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Pakistan urges safeguards for UNRWA amid Israel’s attacks targeting Palestinians, its smear campaignAssociated Press Of Pakistan Pakistan urges safeguards for UNRWA amid Israel’s attacks targeting Palestinians, its smear campaign Despite…
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The Philippine Star
President Marcos to hold bilateral meet with UN chief, world leadersPresident Marcos will hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of Australia, Brazil, Japan and South Korea on the…
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The Straits Times
UN chief urges drastic emissions cuts as COP31 wrestles with fossil fuelsANTALYA, Turkey, Nov 13 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for an \"immediate and drastic reduction\"…
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IMF sees positive growth prospects for Vietnam, urges cautious monetary policyMartin Sommer, head of the IMF’s Article IV consultation mission team to Vietnam, noted that inflation risks in…
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Why climate finance remains a recurring flashpoint at UN summitsAs climate negotiators meet in Türkiye, the familiar battle over climate finance exposes a deeper divide. While wealthy…
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27.1% to 2.6%: India sees one of world’s fastest poverty declines, but there’s a catchThe World Bank currently defines the international extreme poverty line at $3.00 per person per day in 2021…
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Former UN Under-Secretary-General calls for lasting peaceFormer UN Under-Secretary-General calls for lasting peace…
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China News Service (ECNS)
China points to problems with Belgium-Chile joint candidature to host UN marine biodiversity secretariat
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Time to deliver to climate promisesPrime Minister Tarique Rahman and UN General Assembly President Dr Khalilur Rahman both delivered what is an overdue…
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Why global cooperation matters more than ever to planetary healthAs world leaders and experts gather at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) to address the…
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Vietnam supports peace, reconstruction efforts in Gaza: diplomatMinister Counsellor Nguyen Hai Luu, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, expressed deep concern over the…
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HTLS 2026 LIVE: World Bank's Neelkanth Mishra to speak at Hindustan Times Leadership SummitHTLS 2026 LIVE: The 24th edition of the event brings together influential voices to examine shifting realities across…
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The Straits Times
Indigenous rights in Australia ‘embarrassing’: UN envoyTheir rights are also “unsafe” in Australia as states and territories control them, said Albert Barume.
4 sources · The Straits Times, Asharq Al-Awsat, CNA, The Express Tribune
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El Salvador forces in Haiti: Can Bukele succeed where the UN failed?Haiti has an extraordinary and tragic history. It won independence from slavery, only to be forced to pay…
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COP31: Himalayan flash floods should push all to act ‘faster and fairer’ on climate change: UN climate chief“The glacial collapse and flash floods in the Himalayas this year are a devastating reminder of how fragile…
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The Straits Times
IAEA increasingly concerned about Iranian enrichment plant, its report saysVIENNA, Nov 13 - The UN nuclear watchdog is \"increasingly concerned\" about a uranium-enrichment plant at Isfahan that…
2 sources · The Straits Times, CNA
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9.2 lakh Indians became citizens of OECD countries from 2020 to 2024Canada, the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand were the top nations where Indians were…
- Thai PBS World PM accelerates Thailand’s OECD accession ambitions, sets 2028 target
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Turkiye's President calls genocide in Gaza ‘ecocide’ at UN climate summit“Centuries old olive trees have been cut down. The soil and water have been polluted in Gaza, and…
3 sources · The Hindu, AP News, Asharq Al-Awsat
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The Express Tribune
Russia demands Finland leave NATO in Abu Dhabi talks: reportInformal proposals aim to introduce 'new European security order', German newspaper says…
2 sources · The Express Tribune, Yle News
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