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Wang Yi’s visit to India: New Delhi should tread carefully as friendship with China can wait
The Chinese Foreign Minister’s visit should be seen in the context of the Ukraine war, which has created differences in the top party leadership.
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Culture
Posh, the Italian Alternative Rock Band, to release its new album ‘Port Out Starboard Home’ on March 28th, 2022
The trio will also release the most anticipated single, ‘We are falling down’ on the same day
Health
Tuberculosis remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide, warns new report
Now, more than ever, we must come together and urgently ramp up our efforts in the fight against Tuberculosis. Let us not forget that this is still one of the…
Europe
G7 Leaders’ Statement – Brussels, 24 March 2022
We, the Leaders of the G7, met today in Brussels at the invitation of the German G7 Presidency, to further strengthen our cooperation in light of Russia’s unjustifiable, unprovoked and…
News
Strengthening regional partnerships to counter corruption: UNCAC Fast Tracking in South America and Mexico
© UNODC Mexico City (Mexico), 25 March 2022 – Integrity systems, legal liability, corporate compliance, whistle-blower protection and international cooperation were high on the agenda this past week in Mexico…
Europe
Deal on Digital Markets Act: ensuring fair competition and more choice for users
On Thursday evening, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed new EU rules to limit the market power of big online platforms.
Human Rights
Cease the war against Ukraine and resolve it peacefully and diplomatically, civil society organizations said
New York City, 4 March 2022 (CoNGO Infonews) – Civil society organizations that are predominantly women’s NGOs today issued a statement against the war in Ukraine. The seven initiating groups called…
Europe
Political reporter Altan Sancar threatened at gunpoint in Turkey
Istanbul, March 24, 2022 – Turkish authorities should thoroughly investigate a recent threat against journalist Altan Sancar, determine whether it was related to his work, and ensure the journalist’s safety,…
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WHO publishes first-ever country estimates on unintended pregnancy, abortion
Data analysis on unintended pregnancy and abortion from 150 countries has revealed major disparities in accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare, the UN health agency, WHO, said on Thursday.
Europe
One month of the war in Ukraine – addressing the health needs of 2 million refugees arriving into Poland
Over 3 million people have fled the country to neighbouring states, with the majority, mostly women and children, crossing into Poland to seek protection.