UN chief voices concern over Turkey situation
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced his concern over Turkey situation but said that he trusts the government and people of Turkey will transform this moment of uncertainty into a moment of unity.
Jul 28, 2016, 08:03 AM IST
Next UN chief ballots remain secret, despite televised debates
Ten of the 12 candidates vying to be the next UN Secretary-General took part in live televised debates on Tuesday.
Jul 13, 2016, 09:13 AM IST
UN chief calls for arms embargo, sanctions on South Sudan
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the Security Council on Monday to impose an arms embargo on South Sudan, sanction leaders and commanders who are blocking the implementation of a peace deal and fortify a U.N. peacekeeping mission.
Jul 12, 2016, 11:41 AM IST
A year later, US lawmakers still take aim at Iran nuclear deal
U.S. lawmakers this week will consider three Republican-backed measures targeting the Obama administration`s nuclear agreement with Iran, which bitterly divides Washington a year after it was announced and could play a role in November`s elections.
Jul 12, 2016, 11:35 AM IST
Ceasefire declared after deadly South Sudan clashes
South Sudan`s President and his estranged deputy ordered a ceasefire Monday after a new day of heavy fighting in the capital that sent thousands fleeing and threatened a return to civil war.
Jul 12, 2016, 10:06 AM IST
Thousands flee South Sudan capital as heavy clashes between rebels and govt soldiers take Juba 'back to war'
Thousands of people fled renewed heavy fighting in South Sudan's capital on Sunday as former rebels and government soldiers exchanged fire in several parts of the city.
Jul 10, 2016, 23:24 PM IST
Iran missile tests inconsistent with nuclear deal: UN report
Iran`s ballistic missile tests in March were "not consistent" with the spirit of the nuclear agreement signed with world powers, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said in a report to the Security Council.
Jul 09, 2016, 14:15 PM IST
UNMOGIP head calls on UN chief
India has maintained that UNMOGIP has outlived its utility and is irrelevant after the Simla Agreement and the consequent establishment of the Line of Control (LoC).
Jul 02, 2016, 12:09 PM IST
Yemen clashes intensify as Ban Ki-moon pushes peace
Fighting between Yemeni government forces and Shiite rebels killed 41 people on several fronts Sunday, as UN chief Ban Ki-moon urged the rival factions in Kuwait to accept a peace plan.
Jun 26, 2016, 21:59 PM IST
UN chief on Brexit: ''When we work together, we are stronger''
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expects Britain to continue its leadership at the world body particularly on development issues after the country, a Security Council veto power, voted to leave the European Union.
Jun 24, 2016, 19:26 PM IST
UN marks Yoga day, people from 135 nationalities participate
Participants from a record 135 nationalities gathered in front of the iconic UN Secretariat building here to commemorate International Yoga Day today as Secretary General Ban Ki-moon underlined Yoga's message of promoting harmony and asked people to commit to unity regardless of ethnicity and faith.
Jun 22, 2016, 02:37 AM IST
UN chief Ban Ki-moon condemns Orlando shooting
The casualties far exceeded those of the 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech, where 32 people were killed.
Jun 13, 2016, 11:51 AM IST
UN chief Ban Ki-moon slams attack on African peacekeepers in Somalia
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday condemned the recent attack on Ethiopian troops at an African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) base in Halgan, Somalia, and called on the Horn of African country to "remain resolute in the fight against Al-Shabaab and extremism".
Jun 11, 2016, 10:18 AM IST
France urges calm in Saudi Arabia-UN row on blacklisting
French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault called on Friday for calm to resolve an angry row between Saudi Arabia and the United Nations over the blacklisting of the Saudi-led coalition bombing Yemen.
Jun 10, 2016, 21:51 PM IST
UN chief took Saudis off blacklist over threat to stop funds
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said he temporarily removed the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen from a UN blacklist for violating child rights because its supporters threatened to stop funding many UN programs.
Jun 10, 2016, 09:02 AM IST
UN chief to visit Belgium, Russia, Greece
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will leave New York on June 13 for Brussels, Belgium, to participate in the European Development Days before attending an event in Russia and visiting Greece, a UN spokesman has said.
Jun 10, 2016, 08:57 AM IST
UN blacklists Saudi Arabia-led coalition over child deaths in Yemen
The Saudi-led coalition is reportedly responsible for 60 percent of the total 785 children who were killed and 1,168 wounded last year in Yemen.
Jun 03, 2016, 06:45 AM IST
UN chief Ban Ki-moon urges dialogue with North Korea
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday urged a return to talks with North Korea, during a visit to South Korea that has fuelled speculation of his presidential ambitions in his home country.
May 26, 2016, 10:30 AM IST
UN chief urges talks to end Syria `nightmare`
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon urged regional and international powers to push Syrian warring parties to engage in talks on a political transition to end their country`s "nightmare".
May 22, 2016, 01:12 AM IST
UN's Ban calls for calm in Brazil
Rousseff was suspended to face impeachment trial, ceding power to her vice president Michel Temer.
May 13, 2016, 03:24 AM IST
