Secretary-General

UN chief prioritises politics in peacekeeping reform

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said politics must be prioritised in the reform of UN peacekeeping operations.

Sep 21, 2017, 06:54 AM IST

Secretary-General's "good offices" available to India, Pakistan to resolve difference: UN

The UN has reaffirmed that the "good offices" of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres were available for helping in bringing India and Pakistan together to resolve differences if it was acceptable to them.

May 27, 2017, 13:26 PM IST

Obama urges NATO to stand firm vs Russia despite Brexit fallout

U.S. President Barack Obama urged NATO leaders on Friday to stand firm against a resurgent Russia over its seizure of Crimea from Ukraine, saying Britain`s vote to leave the European Union should not weaken the western defence alliance.

Jul 08, 2016, 14:18 PM IST

Thirty dealers killed in four days in Philippine war on drugs

Thirty "drug dealers" have been killed since Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in as Philippine president on Thursday, police said, announcing the seizure of nearly $20 million worth of narcotics but sparking anger from a lawyers group.

Jul 04, 2016, 17:00 PM IST