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The Black Sea Grain Initiative is an agreement between Ukraine and Russia, brokered by the UN and Turkey, that was established in July 2022 to guarantee safe passage for ships carrying grain and oilseeds — some of Ukraine's most important exports

UN Agrees 'High Seas Treaty' To Protect Marine Life In Int'l Waters

Through his Spokesperson, Guterres said the treaty is crucial for addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution

Global Decision-making Doesn't Reflect Today's Politics, Says Jaishankar At G-20

Highlighting the flaws in the global decision-making process at the United Nations while addressing the foreign delegates at G20FMM, Jaishakar said, "Current global architecture is in its 8th decade and the number of members of the UN has quadrupled in this period, it neither reflects today's politics, economics, demographics or aspirations"

FSSAI Specifies Comprehensive Standard Of Millets

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Millets are a group of small-grained cereal food crops that are highly tolerant to drought and other extreme weather conditions and require low chemical inputs such as fertilisers and pesticides

A Woman Dies Every 2 Minutes Due To Pregnancy Or Childbirth: UN Agencies

New data show major setbacks for maternal health in many parts of the world, highlighting stark disparities in healthcare access

US Urges UN To Condemn North Korea After Firing Missiles

According to Thomas-Greenfield, the United States strongly condemns North Korea's launch of two short-range ballistic missiles on Monday, following the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on Saturday, as flagrant violations of the UN Security Council's ban on the country's ballistic missile launches

Afghanistan Remains A Major Terrorist Threat To Central & South Asia: UN

Afghanistan remains the primary source of terrorist threat for Central and South Asia, with ISIL-K, Al-Qaeda and Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan enjoying greater mobility

UN Starts Emergency Assistance In Response To Earthquakes In Turkey, Syria

The initial 7.8 magnitude tremor struck near Gaziantep, a major city and capital of the Gaziantep Province in Turkey's Southeastern Anatolia Region, and was followed by another 7.5 magnitude tremor several hours later, according to the Xinhua news agency

Global Economy Likely To Drop To 1.9% In 2023: UN

The report predicts that in 2023, the global economic growth will drop to 1.9 per cent which is lower from a calculated 3 per cent in last year

India's Growth To Remain Strong At 5.8%: UN Economic Report

As per United Nations (UN) World Economic Situation and Prospects 2023 report, the prospects are more challenging for other economies in the region

UN Predicts Worsening Economic Outlook In Most Developing Regions

The report states that growth in China is projected to moderately improve in 2023 after the weaker-than-expected performance in 2022

India A ‘Bright Spot’ In World Economy Presently & On 'Strong Footing': UN Economist

Rashid is the lead author of the flagship report, World Economic Situation and Prospects 2023

UN Secy General Guterres Calls On Taliban To Reverse Ban On Girls’ Education

Calling education a fundamental right, Antonio Guterres said that now is the time for all nations to ensure taking actual steps to develop welcoming and inclusive learning environments for all.

Acute Malnutrition Threatens Lives Of Millions Of Vulnerable Children: WHO