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Pakistan rejects UN warning over lifetime immunity for military chief

A constitutional amendment approved by Parliament shielding Field Marshal Asim Munir from prosecution for life, has raised alarm among rights group.
A constitutional amendment approved by Parliament shielding Field Marshal Asim Munir from prosecution for life, has raised alarm among rights group.

UN fears mass electronic surveillance during Myanmar vote

Concerns were raised around the possible tracking of who people are voting for, exposing them to possible persecution.
Concerns were raised around the possible tracking of who people are voting for, exposing them to possible persecution.

UN urges Washington to keep doors open to asylum seekers after National Guard attack

UN agencies also appealed for asylum seekers seeking access to the US to be given due process.
UN agencies also appealed for asylum seekers seeking access to the US to be given due process.

New laws, tudung policy shift cited in S’pore’s update under UN treaty against racial discrimination

In a report to the UN, Singapore said it is fully committed to working towards a society free from racial discrimination.
In a report to the UN, Singapore said it is fully committed to working towards a society free from racial discrimination.

Jakarta shoots to No. 1 in world population ranking from No. 33

Jakarta’s dramatic growth over the past few decades has been driven by mass migration, new development, and infrastructure projects.
Jakarta’s dramatic growth over the past few decades has been driven by mass migration, new development, and infrastructure projects.

UN kicks off process to elect next secretary-general

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is currently the UN's chief administrator.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is currently the UN's chief administrator.

Global funding cuts devastating HIV prevention programmes, UNAIDS says

UNAIDS’ community partners have reported deaths of people living with HIV due to the shuttering of local clinics and treatment.
UNAIDS’ community partners have reported deaths of people living with HIV due to the shuttering of local clinics and treatment.

Gaza ‘survival’ at stake, UN warns

The UN warned war and restrictions had triggered an “unprecedented collapse across the Palestinian economy”.
The UN warned war and restrictions had triggered an “unprecedented collapse across the Palestinian economy”.

One woman killed by someone close every 10 minutes: UN

A UN report said that 60 per cent of women killed around the world were murdered by partners or relatives.
A UN report said that 60 per cent of women killed around the world were murdered by partners or relatives.

Japan sends letter to UN chief rebutting China’s claims over Taiwan remarks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been accused of expressing ambitions to intervene militarily in Taiwan.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been accused of expressing ambitions to intervene militarily in Taiwan.

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