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Over 3,300 Civilians Killed, 14,600 Wounded by Afghan Conflict in 12 Months
New Delhi: In the war-torn Afghanistan, more than 3,300 civilians were killed and over 14,600 others wounded in…
WHO Urges Countries to Invest at least1% of GDP on Primary Health Care
New Delhi: Countries must increase spending on primary healthcare by at least 1% of their gross domestic product…
International Day for South-South Cooperation: Significance of the Day
New Delhi: The United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is being observed on September 12.
South-South…
Zimbabwe Ex-president Robert Mugabe Dies at 95
Singapore: Robert Mugabe, former President of Zimbabwe, died today at the age of 95, announced country’s incumbent…
3.7 Million Lives Could Be Saved by 2025 If Health Services Ramp up Nutrition…
New Delhi: If governments boost their focus on healthier eating, 3.7 million deaths could be prevented by the year…
Corruption Undermines Democracy and Contributes to Instability, Warns UN
United Nations: Corruption undermines democratic institutions, slows economic development and contributes to…
US Continues to Push for Action Two Years after Rohingya Ethnic Cleansing
Washington: Two years ago, Burma’s security forces engaged in a brutal attack against hundreds of thousands of…
Two Years after Exodus, Myanmar’s ‘Desperate’ Rohingya Youth Need Education,…
New Delhi: The daily struggle to survive for Myanmar’s Rohingya people in one of the world’s largest refugee…
Measles Outbreaks Continue to Spread Rapidly around World: WHO
Geneva: Measles outbreaks continue to spread rapidly around the world, according to the latest preliminary reports…
Four in 10 Indigenous Languages at Risk of Disappearing: UN
New Delhi: Of 7,000 indigenous languages spoken today, four in 10 are in danger of disappearing, rights experts…