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UN Secretary-General expresses concern over reports of North Korean troops in Russia

Nov 04, 2024

New York [US], November 4: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said he is "very concerned" about reports of troops from North Korea being sent to Russia, including their possible deployment to the conflict zone.
Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, said in a statement on Sunday, "This would represent a very dangerous escalation of the war in Ukraine."
"Everything must be done to avoid any internationalisation of this conflict," the statement added.
The Secretary-General reiterated his support for all meaningful efforts towards a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in Ukraine, in line with the UN Charter, international law and resolutions of the General Assembly.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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British Council Marks Global Reading Achievement With GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS®

New Delhi [India], November 6: The British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and education opportunities, today announced a new global reading achievement with GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™. As part of the UK’s National Year of Reading 2026, readers from India joined participants from around the world to set a new title for the ‘most people reading online in 12 hours’. The achievement celebrates the joy of reading and its power to support wellbeing.

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