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Africa’s push to redraw the world map to show its true size wins overwhelming UN supportThe UN General Assembly has backed an African Union-led push for world maps that more accurately represent Africa’s size. The “Correct the ...- 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...
- In 2007, the Great Green Wall aimed to restore 100 million hectares across Africa's Sahel. 19 years later, Ethiopia, Senegal and Nigeria have restored millions of hectares of landGreat Green Wall land restoration Africa: The Great Green Wall initiative in Africa is making significant strides in rehabilitating degrade...
- US and allies push IAEA board to report Iran to UN Security Council, diplomats sayWestern nations are seeking a UN resolution to report Iran's nuclear activities to the Security Council. This move follows Iran's non-compl...
- World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO saysGlobal food prices reached their highest point since late 2022. Adverse weather and war disruptions are increasing concerns over staple sup...
- Adverse weather, lower Brazil output, India's duty-free imports push global sugar prices up 11.9%: FAOGlobal sugar prices rose sharply in August, driven by adverse weather and El Nino impacts. Lower production in Europe and Asia contributed ...
- Earth is set to cross 1.5°C — does the climate clock stop there? The UN has a plan for what happens if temperatures overshoot the crucial thresholdGlobal warming exceeding 1.5°C is now likely, according to a United Nations assessment. The focus must shift to limiting temperature oversh...
- UN warns global warming will exceed 1.5C and must be reversedWarming is projected to peak around 1.8C in the best-case scenario. This necessitates a new goal of "overshoot, peak and decline" for clima...
- Former diplomat Syed Akbaruddin appointed to RBI central board for 4 year termFormer diplomat Syed Akbaruddin joins the Reserve Bank of India Central Board. He will serve as a part-time, non-official director for four...
- 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...
- Global temperature rise set to cross 1.5-degree Celsius threshold: United NationsGlobal temperatures will soon surpass the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold, increasing climate risks. This UN report emphasises immediate green...
- Good chance that trapped workers are still alive in Nepal hydropower plant, official saysRescue efforts continue for workers trapped in Nepal's Rasuwagadhi hydropower plant. Officials are confident many of the forty-six trapped ...
- Nepal seeks climate compensation from India, China and US after deadly floods leave 4,000 missingNepal seeks climate compensation from world’s biggest emitters of greenhouse gases. Deadly floods killed over a thousand people and left ma...
- UN says world must navigate 'reality' of 1.5C overshootA United Nations report details managing global temperatures after exceeding the 1.5C target. Scientists agree warming above this level pos...
- 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...
- Himalayas face severe glacial flood risks in years ahead, UN official warnsAn official from the United Nations has sounded the alarm regarding the alarming prospect of severe glacial floods in the Himalayas. These ...
- 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...
- Around 85 Americans remain missing after Nepal flood: USAbout eighty-five Americans remain missing following a devastating flood in Nepal. Authorities confirmed seven hundred eighty-one deaths af...
- 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...
- Spiritual Lesson of the day by Gaur Gopal Das: ‘I feel that healing doesn't begin after the pain is over. Experiencing that real pain is a part of…’, engineer-turned-monk’s powerful lesson on why pain is part of healingGaur Gopal Das shares a powerful perspective on healing, saying it does not necessarily begin after pain disappears. Instead, experiencing ...
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