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Rising number of children in terrorist activities is a dangerous trend: India at UN

Ambassador R Ravindra was representing India at UNSC high-level open debate on Children and Armed conflict

 

Jul 20, 2022, 15:49 PM IST

DNA Exclusive: Analysis of factors behind India's rising population and challenges

World Population Day: In today's DNA, Zee News' Rohit Ranjan makes an analysis of the future trends in the population in India and across the world.

Jul 11, 2022, 23:47 PM IST

Russia to allow UN cross border humanitarian aid renewal for Syria

The proposal for UNSC aid to be voted on Thursday has to be necessarily passed by all veto members.

Jul 07, 2022, 11:22 AM IST

Ready to provide assistance, support to Afghan people following devastating quake: India at UN

"At the outset, I express our deepest condolences to the victims and their families, and to all those impacted by the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan. India shares the grief of the people of Afghanistan and is ready to provide assistance and support in this hour of need,” said T S Tirumurti. 

Jun 24, 2022, 08:19 AM IST

Covid origins: Lab leak theory needs 'further investigations', says WHO

WHO said the theory that the Covid virus might have escaped from a laboratory needs ‘further investigations’, reports IANS. 

Jun 10, 2022, 19:44 PM IST

Taliban faces threat from Islamic State, new resistance: UN

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers are maintaining close ties with al-Qaida, reports AP.

Jun 03, 2022, 13:02 PM IST

Pakistan condemns sentencing of Yasin Malik by Indian court in terror funding case

Pakistan Army Spokesperson Major General Babar Iftikhar also condemned the life sentence given to Malik on what he called "fabricated charges", reports PTI.

May 25, 2022, 23:06 PM IST

Russia-Ukraine war: 'Cycle of death, destruction' must end for the sake of people, says UN chief

The Russia-Ukraine war "must end for the sake of the people of Ukraine, Russia, and the entire world…the cycle of death, destruction, dislocation and disruption must stop," said UN chief.

May 06, 2022, 06:26 AM IST

Russia-Ukraine war: Mass graves with 900 bodies found at different places in Kyiv Oblast, says Zelensky

Hundreds of civilians have been killed in the region by Russian troops, reported ANI. 

Apr 30, 2022, 06:28 AM IST

UN urges emergency development measures in Lebanon amid crisis

"The country needs emergency development that would put an end to the prolonged economic stagnation, and constitute a trigger for the growth of the country and its prosperity," UN official said.

Apr 29, 2022, 06:40 AM IST

Russia-Ukraine war: Blasts hit Kyiv as UN chief visits, US pledges new aid to Ukraine

"There was an attack on Kyiv ... it shocked me, not because I`m here but because Kyiv is a sacred city for Ukrainians and Russians alike," Guterres told Portuguese broadcaster RTP. 

Apr 29, 2022, 06:30 AM IST

Ukraine crisis could push more than one-fifth of humanity into poverty, hunger: UN warns amid ongoing Russian aggression

"We all see the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine. But beyond its borders, the war has launched a silent assault on the developing world," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.

Apr 18, 2022, 09:48 AM IST

Russia-Ukraine war threatens to devastate many developing economies, warns UN

“We are now facing a perfect storm that threatens to devastate the economies of many developing countries,” Guterres said. “As many as 1.7 billion people are now highly exposed to disruptions in food, energy and finance systems that are triggering increases in poverty and hunger.”

Apr 14, 2022, 10:38 AM IST

142 Ukrainian children killed, 229 injured so far; nearly two-third have fled homes after Russian invasion: UN

The UN children's agency said that of Ukraine's displaced children, 2.8 million are in Ukraine and 2 million more are in other countries. 

Apr 12, 2022, 06:49 AM IST

DNA: Bucha Killings -- UN suspends Russia from UNHRC

The United Nations has suspended Russia from the UNHRC. This proposal came after the massacre in the city of Bucha, Ukraine. 93 countries voted in favor of this proposal.

Apr 07, 2022, 23:50 PM IST

Joe Biden discusses Ukraine crisis with EU leaders, reiterates commitment towards transatlantic unity

According to a White House official, the discussion focused on Russia and Ukraine, including continued support for sanctions and humanitarian assistance, with a strong message of transatlantic unity. 

Mar 25, 2022, 08:25 AM IST

Six countries including US, UK request UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine situation

"The UK and [Albania, France, Ireland, Norway, and the United States] have called for a Security Council meeting on #Ukraine. Russia is committing war crimes and targeting civilians. Russia`s illegal war on Ukraine is a threat to us all," read the tweet. 

Mar 17, 2022, 07:50 AM IST

India abstains on UNGA resolution that deplores Russia's aggression against Ukraine

The resolution was adopted with 141 votes in favour, five Member States voting against and 35 abstentions. 

Mar 03, 2022, 00:18 AM IST

Russia-Ukraine War: India abstains from voting against Russia at UNGA

India again abstained from voting against Russia at UNGA. 

Mar 02, 2022, 07:14 AM IST

US to ban Russian flights from American airspace; EU nations consider to ban Russian ships from ports, say officials

The precise timing is unclear but the development is expected within the next 24 hours, the sources said.

Mar 02, 2022, 06:40 AM IST