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UNESCO will host its 2026 International Literacy Day celebration on September 8 and 9 in Chiapas, Mexico. The event will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the

Historic England warns that the Tower of London is at risk of being added to UNESCO's danger list due to concerns over the impact of proposed skyscrapers on the

Sarnath, an ancient Buddhist site in India, has received UNESCO World Heritage status, highlighting its significance as the location of Buddha's first sermon an

The Trump administration's plan to remove a drilling-free buffer zone around the Chaco Culture national historical park in New Mexico, a Unesco world heritage s

महाराष्ट्र सरकार दही हांडी उत्सव को यूनेस्को की हेरिटेज लिस्ट में शामिल कराने का प्रयास कर रही है। इसके साथ ही, गोविंदाओं को स्पेन भेजने की योजना है ताकि वे इस

UNESCO reports that 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan are still denied secondary education five years after the Taliban's return to power, warning of severe soci

Five years after the Taliban regained control, 2.4 million Afghan girls remain excluded from secondary education, reversing decades of progress and prompting UN

UNESCO reports that 2.4 million Afghan girls are currently denied access to further education, a figure that could rise to four million by 2030 if the Taliban d

UNESCO reports that 2.4 million Afghan girls remain barred from attending school following the Taliban's rule.

Freshworks reported profitability in Q2 2026 with a 16% revenue increase, driven by AI offerings. Several startups secured funding: InRisk Labs raised $27M Seri

The UNESCO heritage listing of Sebastia, a 3,000-year-old site, faces challenges as Israel intensifies plans for land seizures and settlement expansions in the

UNESCO has officially added Brazil's Amazonia Theaters to its prestigious World Heritage List, recognizing their cultural significance.

Climate change poses a new threat to the Philippines' UNESCO rice terraces, with limited government resources hindering the Ifugao people's efforts to protect t

Sarnath has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, bringing India's total to 45 sites. The most recent additions in 2024 were the Maratha Military Lan

The D-Day landing beaches in Normandy have been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List, concluding a nearly two-decade-long project.

Key updates for UPSC include Sarnath becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the introduction of APAAR ID, and developments regarding Vizhinjam Port.

The D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, France, have been officially added to UNESCO's World Heritage List, recognizing their historical significance as the site

Sarnath has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Greece is actively seeking to include Mount Olympus, its highest mountain and home to ancient gods, on the Unesco list of world heritage sites. Officials have b

UNESCO has added Sebastia in the occupied West Bank and five Lebanese castles to its endangered heritage list, despite objections from Israel.

The Great Barrier Reef has avoided being placed on UNESCO's "in danger" list, though experts continue to warn about ongoing threats to its health.

The United Nations is considering adding more sites to its 'in danger' list for world treasures, citing threats from war and climate change.

Mount Olympus, the mythical home of the ancient Greek gods, is being considered for inclusion on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

The Thukkachi temple restoration in Tamil Nadu received UNESCO's Award of Distinction on December 6, 2024, for its outstanding conservation of a living heritage