Advertisement Jean-Pierre , Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, praised the peacekeeping mission in the country, , in providing security to thousands of internally displaced, helping to safeguard democratic order and protecting civilians "in the face of persisting attempts by the armed group coalition to asphyxiate the country".However, notwithstanding these "outstanding efforts", he upheld: "The situation remains very volatile".At the same time, insecurity has blocked the passage of more than a thousand trucks carrying lifesaving supplies, food and medical necessities, to fight...…Advertisement Jean-Pierre , Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, praised the peacekeeping mission in the country, , in providing security to thousands of internally displaced, helping to safeguard democratic order and protecting civilians "in the face of persisting attempts by the armed group coalition to asphyxiate the country".However, notwithstanding these "outstanding efforts", he upheld: "The situation remains very volatile".At the same time, insecurity has blocked the passage of more than a thousand trucks carrying lifesaving supplies, food and medical necessities, to fight...WW…

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Following is a summary of current health news briefs. Pandemic treaty talks will go on after missed deadline, some progress, WHO says Talks to draw up a global pact to help fight future pandemics have ended without a draft agreement by the expected deadline, but progress has been made, the World Health Organization said on Friday. Negotiators from the World Health Organization's (WHO) 194 member states were hoping to have a final draft agreement by the end of Friday, with a view toward adopting the legally-binding text at the World Health Assembly later this month. US to provide nearly...… Following is a summary of current health news briefs. Pandemic treaty talks will go on after missed deadline, some progress, WHO says Talks to draw up a global pact to help fight future pandemics have ended without a draft agreement by the expected deadline, but progress has been made, the World Health Organization said on Friday. Negotiators from the World Health Organization's (WHO) 194 member states were hoping to have a final draft agreement by the end of Friday, with a view toward adopting the legally-binding text at the World Health Assembly later this month. US to provide nearly...WW…

Boosting India's domestic manufacturing and the overall economy will provide much more resources in its foreign policy toolkit to expand the country's influence globally and compete with China on the economic front, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. In an exclusive interview to PTI, Jaishankar said India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been focusing on enhancing domestic manufacturing in the last 10 years as there was a neglect of the sector before 2014 that created many problems for the country. He also suggested that lack of focus in the past...… Boosting India's domestic manufacturing and the overall economy will provide much more resources in its foreign policy toolkit to expand the country's influence globally and compete with China on the economic front, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. In an exclusive interview to PTI, Jaishankar said India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been focusing on enhancing domestic manufacturing in the last 10 years as there was a neglect of the sector before 2014 that created many problems for the country. He also suggested that lack of focus in the past...WW…

Israel sent tanks into eastern Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday after a night of heavy aerial and ground bombardments, killing 19 people and wounding dozens of others, Palestinian health officials said. The death toll in Israel's military operation in Gaza has now passed at least 35,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry. The bombardment has laid waste to the coastal enclave and caused a deep humanitarian crisis.The war was triggered by a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7 in which some 1,200 people were killed and more than 250 people taken...… Israel sent tanks into eastern Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday after a night of heavy aerial and ground bombardments, killing 19 people and wounding dozens of others, Palestinian health officials said. The death toll in Israel's military operation in Gaza has now passed at least 35,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry. The bombardment has laid waste to the coastal enclave and caused a deep humanitarian crisis.The war was triggered by a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7 in which some 1,200 people were killed and more than 250 people taken...WW…

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AdvertisementAt least eight people died and 69 others, including 22 army personnel, went missing on Wednesday after a cloudburst over Lhonak Lake in north Sikkim triggered a flash flood in the Teesta River basin, officials said.Three of the dead were washed up in north Bengal, they said.The flood in Sikkim that started around 1.30 am was made worse by the release of water from Chungthang dam, the officials said.“Five bodies have been recovered from Golitar and Singtam region,” Gangtok Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Mahendra Chettri said.Another official said besides the 22 army personnel,...…AdvertisementAt least eight people died and 69 others, including 22 army personnel, went missing on Wednesday after a cloudburst over Lhonak Lake in north Sikkim triggered a flash flood in the Teesta River basin, officials said.Three of the dead were washed up in north Bengal, they said.The flood in Sikkim that started around 1.30 am was made worse by the release of water from Chungthang dam, the officials said.“Five bodies have been recovered from Golitar and Singtam region,” Gangtok Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Mahendra Chettri said.Another official said besides the 22 army personnel,...WW…

AdvertisementThe downsizing of Britain's high-speed railway has turned a sharp spotlight on the long delays and high costs that typically beset major infrastructure investment projects in the country, and act as a drag on its slow-moving economy.High Speed 2 (HS2) was hailed by a string of past prime ministers as a fix for Britain's geographic income gap but will now no longer run to Manchester in northern England and be built only from London to Birmingham, about half its original length. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised on Wednesday to invest the savings of 36 billion pounds in other...…AdvertisementThe downsizing of Britain's high-speed railway has turned a sharp spotlight on the long delays and high costs that typically beset major infrastructure investment projects in the country, and act as a drag on its slow-moving economy.High Speed 2 (HS2) was hailed by a string of past prime ministers as a fix for Britain's geographic income gap but will now no longer run to Manchester in northern England and be built only from London to Birmingham, about half its original length. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised on Wednesday to invest the savings of 36 billion pounds in other...WW…

AdvertisementStating that the future of bilateral relations between New Delhi and the Dominican Republic is 'bright', Vice President of the Dominican Republic, Raquel Pena Rodriguez on Wednesday extended support for India in its bid to become a permanent member of the reformed United Nations Security Council. She said further that the two countries can act as bridges and gateways for each other to boost people-to-people ties.She made the remarks at a lecture on 'The Dominican Republic and India Natural Partners' at Sapru House in the national capital on Wednesday. "The Dominican Republic...…AdvertisementStating that the future of bilateral relations between New Delhi and the Dominican Republic is 'bright', Vice President of the Dominican Republic, Raquel Pena Rodriguez on Wednesday extended support for India in its bid to become a permanent member of the reformed United Nations Security Council. She said further that the two countries can act as bridges and gateways for each other to boost people-to-people ties.She made the remarks at a lecture on 'The Dominican Republic and India Natural Partners' at Sapru House in the national capital on Wednesday. "The Dominican Republic...WW…