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World Meteorological Day 2019: All About the History And Significance of the Day

The World Meteorological Day is celebrated every year on March 23. The day marks the formation of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) which came to existence in 1950.

Former Muslim Detainee Tells of China Camp Trauma

For Muslims in China's re-education camps, indoctrination starts with early morning patriotic songs and sessions of self-criticism, and often ends with a meal of only pork, according to one exiled former detainee.

World Water Day 2019: Theme, Significance and Interesting Facts About the Day Centred on Water Conservation

Around 2.1 billion people live without safe water at home.

UN World Happiness Report 2019: India Slips Past Pakistan, China in List of Happiest Nations; Check Full Rankings Here

People in war-torn South Sudan are the most unhappy with their lives, followed by Central African Republic (155), Afghanistan (154), Tanzania (153) and Rwanda (152).

Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay Relaunch 2030 World Cup Bid

Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay relaunched their bid to host the 2030 World Cup following a meeting of their presidents in Buenos Aires.

Cyclone Idai One of Africa's Worst Disasters: UN

Cyclone Idai is one of the worst disasters to hit southern Africa in living memory, according to the United Nations.

International Day of Happiness 2019: Theme, Significance and History of the Global Happiness Movement

United Nations celebrates the International Day of Happiness as a way to recognise the importance of happiness in the lives of people.

Holika Dahan 2019: Traders To Burn Chinese Goods on March 19 to Protest China's Stand on Terrorist Masood Azhar

The traders’ body has also demanded the Government to levy 300% to 500% custom duty on imports from China.

Bolton Says N Korea 'unwilling' to Reach Denuclearisation Deal with US

US' National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton on Sunday hit out at North Korea, asserting that they were "unfortunately not willing" to take steps to finalise a deal with the US aimed at Pyongyang's denuclearisation.

Students Globally Protest Warming, Pleading for Their Future

Students across a warming globe pleaded for their lives, future and planet Friday, demanding tough action on climate change.

#BoycottChineseProducts Trends on Twitter After China Refuses to Back Declaration of Masood Azhar as Global Terrorist at UNSC

People took to social media stating that there should be a ban on Chinese goods being sold in Indian markets.

Tamil Nadu: Protest Erupt Near Sri Lankan Embassy over 2008 War Crimes

The protesters demanded the Indian government to take the issue in the United Nations (UN) council to take immediate action against Colombo.

US Asks China to Support Move in UNSC to Designate Masood Azhar as Global Terrorist

Ahead of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) the United States of America on Tuesday asked China not to block the move to designate Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.

Hafiz Saeed's Appeal to De-list Him From UN-designated Terrorists Rejected After Pakistan Blocks UN Team From Interviewing JuD Chief

Days after UN rejects Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed's appeal to de-list him from the designated terrorist list, Pakistan had blocked visa requests of UN officials from interviewing him.

Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria FMs Take Part in Talks on Libya

Egypt's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday hosted talks with the foreign ministers of Algeria and Tunisia, Libya's neighbors to the west, days after Libya's rival governments agreed to hold elections.

Protest Outside United Nations Against Pakistan for Sponsoring Cross Border Terrorism in India and Afghanistan

People from different nationalities held protests outside the United Nations building in New York on Sunday (local time) against Pakistan for sponsoring cross border terrorism in India and Afghanistan.

Goa NSUI Complaints President, UN, NHRC Alleging PM Modi of Insulting Dyslexic Children

Ahraz Mulla, the president of Goa unit of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) has complained against Prime Minister Narendra Modi to President Ram Nath Kovind, the United Nations and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for allegedly discriminating dyslexic children.

Russia Ready to Initiate Negotiation on Venezuela Crisis with US

Russia is all set to initiate negotiations regarding the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela with the United States in accordance with the UN charter, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.