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14,000 lone children among Rohingya refugees: Bangladesh

Nearly 14,000 children who have lost one or both parents are among the more than half a million Rohingya refugees who crossed in Bangladesh to escape violence in Myanmar, an official said on Sunday.

Oct 15, 2017, 19:21 PM IST

India seeks greater role for troops contributing countries in UN peacekeeping missions

Today's peacekeeping requires a political consensus among Security Council members, Troop Contributors and Secretariat on the cost, limits and dangers of operations in high-risk environments.

Oct 05, 2017, 12:44 PM IST

UN trolled for seeking Gurmeet Ram Rahim, Honeypreet Insaan's support for World Toilet Day

An official Twitter handle of United Nations on Wednesday got trolled soon after it posted a tweet seeking support for World Toilet Day.

Oct 04, 2017, 12:06 PM IST

North Korea accuses US of blocking development

North Korea`s UN envoy accused the United States on Tuesday of working to block economic development and denounced sanctions imposed on poor countries as a bid to "destroy modern civilization."

Oct 04, 2017, 06:46 AM IST

'US will do everything to avoid nuclear war'

"The President doesn`t want to be in a nuclear war, and we will do everything we can to make sure that doesn`t occur," said Mnuchin.

Sep 25, 2017, 08:20 AM IST

Washington 'unreliable' following Iran nuclear deal threats: Mohammad Javad Zarif

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is responsible for verifying that Iran meets the terms of the agreement.

Sep 24, 2017, 23:47 PM IST

Pak summons India's acting DHC over ceasefire violations along LoC

Pakistan claimed that a 22-year-old girl was killed due to the alleged firing by the Indian troops and two others were injured.

Sep 24, 2017, 23:39 PM IST

At least 3 peacekeepers killed in Mali attack: UN

At least three UN peacekeepers were killed today during an attack on their convoy in Mali, the UN mission to the conflict-torn country said, without specifying their nationality.

Sep 24, 2017, 20:04 PM IST

Israel says Iran missile test a 'provocation'

"The ballistic missile which Iran fired is a provocation of the United States and its allies, including Israel," Lieberman said in a statement.

Sep 24, 2017, 00:25 AM IST

China slashes trade ties with North Korea; cuts gas, iron ore imports

Beijing has halted its imports of coal, iron ore, seafood and other goods, implementing UN sanctions imposed on North Korea for its provocative nuclear and missile tests.

Sep 23, 2017, 18:12 PM IST

China says North Korean quake 'suspected explosion', South Korea says likely natural

The earthquake was detected in Kilju county in North Hamgyong Province, where North Korea`s known Punggyeri nuclear site is located, the official said.

Sep 23, 2017, 17:01 PM IST

'Madman' North Korea leader to be 'tested like never before': Donald Trump

"Kim Jong Un of North Korea, who is obviously a madman who doesn`t mind starving or killing his people, will be tested like never before!" Trump tweeted.

Sep 22, 2017, 17:59 PM IST

China's snub to Pakistan at UN: Won't meddle in Kashmir, solve it with India

Reacting to OIC's call, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said the Kashmir issue should be resolved bilaterally.

Sep 22, 2017, 17:38 PM IST

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

China jabs back at Trump's barb over South China Sea

The United States has conducted three "freedom of navigation" operations near islands held by China to challenge Beijing`s maritime claims since Trump took office in January.

Sep 20, 2017, 18:50 PM IST

Rogue nations, nuclear war and destruction: Top 10 points from Donald Trump's UN speech

For the first time on Tuesday, United States President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly. Referring to North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong-un as the “rocket man,” Trump threatened to “destroy” North Korea if the US finds itself “forced to defend itself or its allies.”

Sep 20, 2017, 09:07 AM IST