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India's GDP growth set to rise 7.2 percent in 2018, 7.4 percent in 2019: UN report

But, the report also pointed out that the performance of private investment remains a key macroeconomic issue.

Dec 12, 2017

World reacts to Donald Trumps declaration of Jerusalem as Israels capital

Global unrest continues to erupt Following President Trumps decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israels capital.

Dec 11, 2017

World reacts to Donald Trumps declaration of Jerusalem as Israels capital

Global unrest continues to erupt Following President Trumps decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israels capital.

Dec 11, 2017

Jared Kushner omits role in funding illegal Israeli settlements

Jared Kushner failed to disclose his role in funding Israeli settlements illegal under international law.

Dec 4, 2017

United States President, Donald John Trump and White House Chief of Staff John Francis Kelly

US warns Pakistan of repercussions over Saeed's release

The Lashkar-e-Taiba founder was released from 10 months of house arrest barely days before the ninth anniversary of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Nov 26, 2017

Angelina Jolie addresses sexual misconduct in her emotional UN speech: 'Sexual violence is everywhere'

"We have the laws, the institutions, and the expertise in gathering evidence. We are able to identify perpetrators. What is missing is the political will," Angelina Jolie said of the sexual violence in her recent UN speech.

Nov 16, 2017

World Food Day 2017: Simple ways to make your kitchen more sustainable

More than 150 countries, along with the UN member countries, raise awareness regarding the issues of hunger and poverty during the day.

Oct 16, 2017

World Food Day 2017: Pope Francis at UN demands global action on hunger, climate and migration

Pope Francis on Monday, October 13, elicited a standing ovation at the United Nations by calling for global action on hunger, climate change and migration. Read to know more.

Oct 16, 2017

North Korea says it has developed 'advanced hydrogen bomb'

India calls for action on Pakistan-North Korea nuclear missile links

India has called attention to the Pakistan-North Korea nuclear missile nexus. Read to know more.

Oct 13, 2017

US withdraws from UNESCO citing anti-Israel bias

The Trump administration announced that it would pull out of UNESCO, the United Nations cultural organization, citing continuing anti-Israel bias.

Oct 12, 2017

US withdraws from UNESCO citing anti-Israel bias

The Trump administration announced that it would pull out of UNESCO, the United Nations cultural organization, citing continuing anti-Israel bias.

Oct 12, 2017

Civilians flee Hawija as Iraqi forces fight to oust Islamic State

Around 1,300 woman and children have fled the Islamic State controlled town of Hawija in the past two days. Iraqi forces are aiming to dislodge Islamic State from Hawija and the surrounding areas, where up to 78,000 people could be trapped, according to the United Nations.

Oct 5, 2017

Insults hurled at Trump during United Nations General Assembly

International leaders didnt hold their tongues about US President Donald Trump during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Here are some of their insults.

Sep 23, 2017

Insults hurled at Trump during United Nations General Assembly

International leaders didnt hold their tongues about US President Donald Trump during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Here are some of their insults.

Sep 23, 2017

United Nations General Assembly by the numbers

Leaders from around the globe are in New York for the 72nd edition of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. UNGA is made up of 193 member states and serves as the main deliberative, policy-making and representative organ. The decisions made at the UNGA are not legally binding, but set the tone for crucial UN Security Council meetings.

Sep 21, 2017

United Nations General Assembly by the numbers

Sep 21, 2017

President Trump threatens to totally destroy North Korea in UN speech

The United States is a nation of great strength and patience, but if it is forced to defend itself or its allies, we will have no choice but to totally destroy North Korea, Trump warned at the UN Assembly on 19 September.

Sep 19, 2017

President Trump threatens to totally destroy North Korea in UN speech

Sep 19, 2017

Trump mentions his nearby building in UN speech

Trump began his first comments before the United Nations by mentioning his nearby residential building.

Sep 19, 2017

Aung San Suu Kyi breaks silence on Rohingya crisis

In an televised address Aung San Suu Kyi condemned all human rights violations in regards to the violent clashes in the Rakhine state that has seen over 400,000 minority Rohingya flee to Bangladesh. The defacto leader had previously been criticised for not speaking out. She stated she did not fear international scrutiny and wanted to find out why the Rohingya were leaving. Suu Kyi said she was committed to the restoration of peace and stability and the rule of law.

Sep 19, 2017

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