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UN expresses concern as India formally annexes disputed Kashmir region
Hours after New Delhi officially took over the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region following its August 5 revocation of the regional autonomy, the United Nations Secretary General reiterated the world body’s concern over the precarious situation....October 31, 2019 648 0 -
Finite space – New and old technologies face a coexistence test
With its amazing speed, the 5G technology holds out exotic promise for consumers and business enterprises alike. However, the exponential growth of wireless devices and services takes place within a limited bandwidth space. But what...October 27, 2019 769 0 -
Imran Khan berates Modi for tyranny in Kashmir; warns UNGA about nuclear war dangers
Prime Minister Imran Khan made a strong case for UN intervention on Kashmir as he told the world dangers of a nuclear war and the RSS mindset that drives his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi’s policy of ethnic...September 28, 2019 912 0 -
UN chief calls for Indian, Pakistani steps to ratchet down Kashmir tensions
With no end in sight to the Kashmir imbroglio, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for India and Pakistan to steps to defuse tensions. “We obviously continue to follow the situation very closely in Jammu and...August 27, 2019 609 0 -
UN ‘very concerned’ over South Asian tensions after Indian move to change Kashmir status
Following India’s move to revoke the constitutionally mandated special status of the disputed Kashmir region under its control, the United Nations Monday expressed concern over rising South Asian tensions and urged restraint. “We are following with...August 5, 2019 678 0 -
‘Not the Summer of our Youth’
The sun is blazing the earth scorched, leaving no doubts that this is not just another hot summer. As climate change alarm bells ring louder, the UN World Meteorological Organization reports that 2019 had the hottest...August 1, 2019 922 0 -
New study calls for a Declaration of Digital Interdependence
The digital technology should help shape an inclusive future, safety and opportunity for all, pitches a new UN tech report. “The Age of Digital Interdependence” is a work of the UN High Level Panel on Digital Cooperation,...June 11, 2019 1025 0 -
UN wants Pakistan, India to build on ‘positive momentum’ after Indian pilot’s release
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says Pakistan and India should maintain the “positive momentum” produced by Islamabad’s release of Indian fighter pilot and hold talks to defuse tensions. The world body has been closely watching the South...March 2, 2019 687 0 -
UN makes urgent appeal for restraint after Indian incursion into Pakistan
The United Nations has made an urgent appeal for calm and restraint in South Asia following Indian warplanes entered Pakistani territory in what New Delhi says was a strike against a hideout of Jaish e Mohammad...February 26, 2019 670 0 -
Discords heighten climate dangers
Despite warnings of cataclysmic consequences from deteriorating environment and rising temperatures, several factors including distrust among nations, and Washington’s politically espoused positions are hindering movement toward implementing the goals of Paris Climate Agreement. Around 100 government...December 13, 2018 1033 0
