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AI could pose 'existential' risk to humanity, UN rights chief warnsUN rights chief Volker Turk warned that artificial intelligence poses an existential threat. He called for "cast-iron guarantees" to ensure...- AI could pose 'existential' risk to humanity, UN rights chief warnsUnited Nations rights chief Volker Turk has raised serious alarm over the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. He cautions that, i...
- An old geopolitical distortion correctedThe United Nations has adopted the Equal Earth projection, correcting centuries of map distortion. This new projection restores proportiona...
- China's assimilation campaign faces growing international pushback as World Uyghur Congress calls for actionThe World Uyghur Congress highlighted international efforts challenging China's policies. Uyghur representation was maintained within the U...
- Ruling alliance to adopt coalition name on September 9: Tamil Nadu Minister ArunrajIn Tamil Nadu, the ruling coalition plans to announce a unified name shortly, with Minister K G Arunraj promising an extensive update on la...
- Iran CJ seeks action over war crimes, sovereignty violationsIran's Chief Justice urged stronger international action against sovereignty violations and war crimes. He specifically referenced military...
- Human element remains decisive in modern war, says Naval Chief Admiral Krishna SwaminathanNaval Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan addressed newly commissioned officers at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai. He stressed that...
- Nepal PM Balendra Shah to address UN session to voice concern over climate changeNepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah will address the UN General Assembly soon. He plans to raise climate change and seek international com...
- EAM S Jaishankar to address annual high-level UNGA session on September 26External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address the UN General Assembly on September twenty-sixth. The eighty-first session of the UN G...
- Chakmas prevented from appearing at SIR hearings in Arunachal Pradesh; NHRC intervention soughtFollowing protests by members of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU), the hearing at Bordumsa in Changlang district had to be ...
- 5 EU nations agree on model to send rejected migrants to 'return hubs' as early as 2027Denmark and four EU nations agreed on return hubs in non-EU countries. These facilities aim to send rejected asylum seekers to third nation...
- Quote of the day by Kofi Annan: 'If one is going to err, one should err on the side of liberty and freedom.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on leadership, trust, human dignity, rights and democracyQuote of the day by Kofi Annan, “If one is going to err, one should err on the side of liberty and freedom,” explains why leaders should pr...
- UN chief Antonio Guterres to attend BRICS summit in New DelhiUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will attend the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. India is hosting this significant internatio...
- Rising sea threat comes closer home as UN flags millions in Kolkata, Mumbai at riskA United Nations report highlights millions in Kolkata and Mumbai face immediate risk of losing homes. Rising sea levels threaten coastal i...
- Singapore diplomat, Myanmar activist, Bangladeshi aid giver win Magsaysay awardsThree Asian individuals received the Ramon Magsaysay Awards for their significant contributions. A Singaporean lawyer led the adoption of t...
- North Korea says hostile US policy unchanged, vows to strengthen nuclear forceNorth Korea rejected US calls for denuclearisation, accusing Washington of maintaining a hostile policy through human rights criticism, mil...
- Nepal-China flash flood disaster exposes fragility of Hindu Kush Himalayas: UN climate chiefA glacial collapse and flash flood near Nepal and China border occurred. UN climate chief Simon Stiell highlighted mountain environment fra...
- Ratko Mladic, ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, dies aged 83Ratko Mladic, the "Butcher of Bosnia," has died while serving a life sentence. He was convicted for genocide and war crimes committed durin...
- India rejects UN panel report on alleged discrimination against ethnic, religious groups, Rohingya refugeesIndia has rejected a United Nations report alleging discrimination against various groups. The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Di...
- US military says it struck vessel in the Caribbean, killing fourUS military confirmed four deaths in a Caribbean vessel strike targeting narco-traffickers. Intelligence revealed the vessel's active invol...
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