General Ban Ki-moon

UN chief Ban Ki-moon to embark on Middle East tour

Monn will visit Kuwait, Israel, the Palestinian territories and Jordan.

Jun 22, 2016, 10:31 AM IST

UN chief urges South Sudan`s Machar to return to Juba

 UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday pressed South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar to return to Juba "without delay" and begin work in a transitional government.

Apr 23, 2016, 04:46 AM IST

India signs climate pact along with over 170 states at UN

 India today signed the historic Paris climate agreement here along with more than 170 nations, marking a significant step that has brought together developing and developed nations for beginning work on cutting down greenhouse gas emissions to combat global warming.

Apr 23, 2016, 01:56 AM IST

Over 165 countries to attend signing ceremony for Paris climate agreement

 More than 165 UN member states are expected to attend a high-level signing ceremony for Paris climate agreement, including an estimated 60 heads of state and heads of government, a UN spokesman said here on Thursday.

Apr 22, 2016, 07:11 AM IST

UN demands Western Sahara mission be fully restored

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon warned Tuesday that Morocco`s expulsion of staff from the UN mission in Western Sahara could be exploited by extremists and urged the Security Council to restore the peacekeeping force.

Apr 20, 2016, 04:03 AM IST

Syed Akbaruddin presents his credentials to UN Secretary General

Senior diplomat Syed Akbaruddin has presented his credentials as India's new permanent representative to the United Nations to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon .

Jan 26, 2016, 09:25 AM IST