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India to surpass China as world's most populous country in April, UN says

India’s population is expected to match China’s by the end of April and then to surpass it as the world’s most populous country, the United Nations said on Monday.

Reuters · Apr 24, 2023

UN: By month's end, India population to be world's largest

India will be the world’s most populous country by the end of this month, the United Nations said on Monday, eclipsing an aging China and sparking questions about whether India can repeat the economic miracle that has taken China out of poverty and into the ranks of the world’s leading…

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023

India overtakes China to become world’s most populous country

Milestone marks the first time since 1950 that China has dropped to second place in global population ranks

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023

UN urged to reject antisemitism definition over ‘misuse’ to shield Israel

More than 100 Israeli and international civil society groups warn IHRA definition could curb work of UN bodies

The Guardian - US · Apr 24, 2023

Explainer-What is Nagorno-Karabakh - and why are tensions rising?

Azerbaijan said on Sunday it had established a checkpoint at the start of the Lachin corridor, the only land route linking Armenia to Nagorno-Karabakh, a step that was followed by claims of border shootings by both Azeri and Armenian forces.

Reuters · Apr 24, 2023

At UN, Russia's Lavrov warns world at 'dangerous threshold'

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that the risk of conflict between global powers was at an "historic high" and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned the world was at a threshold "possibly even more dangerous" than during the Cold War.

Reuters · Apr 24, 2023

Susan Rice to leave White House domestic policy post

"I thank Susan for her service, her counsel and her friendship. I will miss her," Biden said.

Axios · Apr 24, 2023

Former UN chief Ban returns to Myanmar, meets ruling general

Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon met Myanmar's military ruler on Monday, media reported, part of a trip aimed at promoting peace in a country racked by conflict since a coup two years ago.

Reuters · Apr 24, 2023

900 Afghans crossed Channel this year but ‘many will be abandoned under lllegal Migration Bill’ - thinktank

The majority of small boat crossings in 2023 were made by Afghan nationals

Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2023

India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan

India has begun the process to evacuate its citizens stranded from the war-hit country Sudan under ‘Operation Kaveri’, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar announced.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2023