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School children in Bentiu South Sudan celebrated the International Day of the African Child in style, thanks to a surprise visit by UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana. They brought tons of educational goodies, and as far as we know everyone is still merrily rejoicing! — courtesy Twitter
UNSC reviews obstacles to peace deal in South Sudan

UNSC reviews obstacles to peace deal in South Sudan

India reported 58,419 new COVID-19 infections over the past 24 hours on Sunday, the lowest daily number in nearly three months, data from the Health Ministry showed.
India posts lowest daily rise in coronavirus cases in nearly 3 months
June 20, 2021

India posts lowest daily rise in coronavirus cases in nearly 3 months

Activists protested the
Activists protest treatment of migrants on Bosnia-Croatia border
June 20, 2021

Activists protest treatment of migrants on Bosnia-Croatia border

Polling stations in Armenia have opened on Sunday morning for early elections called by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and against the backdrop of the country's military defeat to Azerbaijan in 2020.
Bitter election in Armenia amid shadow of a lost war
June 20, 2021

Bitter election in Armenia amid shadow of a lost war

Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that you can buy, sell and exchange directly, without an intermediary like a bank. — courtesy Unsplash/André François McKenz
Sustainability solution or climate calamity? The dangers and promise of cryptocurrency technology
June 20, 2021

Sustainability solution or climate calamity? The dangers and promise of cryptocurrency technology

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King, Crown Prince condole Zambian president on death of Kaunda
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King, Crown Prince condole Zambian president on death of Kaunda

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Minister Al-Sheikh updates health protocols for mosques
3 hours ago

Minister Al-Sheikh updates health protocols for mosques

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King receives a message from Philippines president
3 hours ago

King receives a message from Philippines president

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Saudi Arabia observes World Hydrography Day
4 hours ago

Saudi Arabia observes World Hydrography Day

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Saudi Arabia ranks first in three global indicators on addressing COVID-19 pandemic
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Saudi Arabia ranks first in three global indicators on addressing COVID-19 pandemic

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File photo shows a father standing with his children outside their tent in a displacement site outside Marib City, Yemen. — courtesy IOM/Olivia Headon
Yemeni Army Spokesman: 75% of combat capabilities of Houthi rebels at Marib outskirts destroyed
June 20, 2021

Yemeni Army Spokesman: 75% of combat capabilities of Houthi rebels at Marib outskirts destroyed

Refugees disproportionately exposed to COVID impact: Guterres
June 19, 2021

Refugees disproportionately exposed to COVID impact: Guterres

Turtles rescued by EGA released back into sea after treatment at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
June 19, 2021

Turtles rescued by EGA released back into sea after treatment at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

United Nation Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNITAR Nikhil Seth has congratulated the winners of the Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development, saying that it is a prestigious prize.
UN aide: Prince Talal Prize is an international prestigious prize
June 19, 2021

UN aide: Prince Talal Prize is an international prestigious prize

Videograb of a tornado sweeping through the Auckland suburb on Saturday.
One person dies, 2 injured after tornado hit New Zealand suburb
June 19, 2021

One person dies, 2 injured after tornado hit New Zealand suburb

Images shared by the Antwerp Fire Brigade show that the top floor of the new building has partly come down. — courtesy Antwerp Fire Brigade
One dies, 10 hurt as school under construction collapses in Antwerp
June 19, 2021

One dies, 10 hurt as school under construction collapses in Antwerp

Iran's judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi officially won the country's presidential election with 17.9 million votes, the Interior Ministry announced Saturday.
Hard-liner Raisi wins Iranian presidential election amid low turnout
June 19, 2021

Hard-liner Raisi wins Iranian presidential election amid low turnout

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