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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged creditors to provide debt suspension, relief and liquidity to help developing nations cope with the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Bangladesh to join non-UN international force in Haiti
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South Asia gaining in foreign investment as developed economies seek out India as an alternative manufacturing base
The report released on Tuesday said that in contrast to large swathes of the developing countries, “investment in South Asia, particularly in India, remains strong”.
India-backed landmark resolution on AI safeguards adopted unanimously at UNGA
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Pakistan, allies at UN, blocking Global South from getting rightful due at UNSC, says India
The Pakistani representative also introduced a strange element into the discussion, attacking the Council’s designation of international terrorists, claiming that the Council’s actions against terrorists are “arbitrary”.
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UN rights body raises concern over appointments to Nepal Human Right Commission
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UN Peacekeeping: Progress made but work’s ‘far from done’
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