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Joe Biden appoints 2 Indian Americans to leadership posts at US mission to UN
The mission said that the appointments "reflect President Biden and Vice President (Kamala) Harris's commitment to building a talented, experienced, and diverse administration that looks like America". Chatterjee, who had served in former President Barack Obama's administration focusing on global development issues, will be a senior policy adviser.
Climate litigations spiked in recent years, says UN body
It finds that climate cases have nearly doubled over the last three years and are increasingly compelling governments and corporate actors to implement their climate commitments, as well as pursue more ambitious climate change mitigation and adaptation goals.
Pakistan urges FATF for grey list removal
Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior Senator Abdul Rehman Malik wrote a letter to the FATF President Marcs Pleyer, requesting him to remove Pakistan from its grey list, stating that Islamabads position has been vindicated and the Indian propaganda was exposed by the EU Disinfolab.
Islamabad perceives Biden as pro-Pak, but with China angle striking a balance may not be easy
Islamabad, with a battered economy, is desperately looking to garner support from various countries especially the US after the change of guard. Islamabad sees Biden, who served as Vice President in the Barack Obama administration, is being pro-Pakistan.
Ex-WH Press Secretary to run for Arkansas Governor
In an almost eight-minute announcement video released on Monday, Sanders said: "With the radical left now in control of Washington, your governor is your last line of defense. In fact, your governor must be on the front line. So today I announce my candidacy for governor of Arkansas.
Janet Yellen confirmed as 1st female US Treasury Secretary
Yellen, a 74-year-old economist, will also be the first person to have served as Treasury Secretary, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, and Chair of the Federal Reserve after the Senate confirmed her nomination by a vote of 84-15 on Monday.
Bird Flu Outbreak: Sweden to cull 1.3 million chickens after avian influenza hits farm
An extensive spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N8 and H5N5 was found at the farm located in Monsteras municipality. A large flock of chickens has been affected and the infection has spread further in the facility, which now leads to 1.3 million poultry having to be killed and destroyed.
Asian Paralympic Committee chief Majid Rashed appointed UNICEF's 1st national ambassador from UAE
In his new role on behalf of UNICEF, Rashed will help give children a voice and bring their needs to the attention of decision-makers. He will contribute to UNICEF's advocacy and work to achieve all child rights, as per an APC media release. The appointment comes months after the AFC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UNICEF to promote the rights of children and youth with disabilities, and to work together for their greater inclusion into society.
UN chief urges donor countries, banks to increase climate finance
The online global conference, hosted by the Netherlands, is aimed at accelerating, innovating and scaling-up the world's efforts in adapting the global societies and economies to the inevitable effects of climate change over the coming decade, the Xinhua news agency reported.
Joe Biden moves to repeal Donald Trump's transgender military ban
The executive order "sets the policy that all Americans who are qualified to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States should be able to serve," the White House said in a statement. "President Biden believes that gender identity should not be a bar to military service, and that America's strength is found in its diversity," the statement said.
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