From the Field: ‘Ordinary people’ pursuing ‘extraordinary outcomes’ - UN peacekeeping at 75

From the Field: ‘Ordinary people’ pursuing ‘extraordinary outcomes’ – UN peacekeeping at 75

The first so-called blue helmets were deployed as military observers to the Middle East in 1948 and since then more than two million uniformed and civilian personnel have served in 71 peacekeeping operations around the world. The exhibition shows how, over three quarters of a century, peacekeepers have supported nations in the often-difficult journey from conflict…

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A ship carrying 1,866 people from Sudan arrived in Jeddah, including Pakistanis

A ship carrying 1,866 people from Sudan arrived in Jeddah, including Pakistanis

A ship carrying 1,866 people from Sudan arrived in Jeddah, Pakistani citizens are also included in those arriving in Jeddah. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that the kingdom is providing all possible assistance to foreign residents in returning home. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs further says that 4,738 people from 96 countries have…

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14 people died due to lightning in India

14 people died due to lightning in India

Lightning incidents occurred during moderate rains, Department of Meteorology: Photo: File Kolkata: 14 people died due to lightning in the Indian state of West Bengal. According to foreign news agencies, lightning strikes occurred in five districts of West Bengal. According to the Indian Disaster Management Department, lightning strikes occurred during moderate rains in West Bengal….

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