Afghans fear Taliban may forcibly recruit youngsters in terror groups, UN raises alarm
Under the Taliban`s previous regime, thousands of Afghans under the age of 18 were enrolled in terrorist groups, the recruitment process forced than voluntary.
Sep 20, 2021, 06:34 AM ISTUN seeks $600 million to avert Afghanistan humanitarian crisis
An abrupt end to billions of dollars in foreign donations has heaped more pressure on U.N. programmes.
Sep 13, 2021, 06:49 AM ISTDrought leaves Afghans hungry as economy of war-torn country nears collapse: UN
Millions of Afghans could soon face starvation due to the combination of conflict, drought and COVID-19.
Sep 03, 2021, 08:54 AM ISTNever in history has withdrawal from war been handled so badly: Former US President Donald Trump
“Never in history has a withdrawal from war been handled so badly or incompetently as the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan,” said Trump.
Aug 31, 2021, 06:50 AM ISTTaliban executing civilians, has credible reports, says UN top official
The top UN human rights official Michelle Bachelet said that she had received credible reports of serious violations committed by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Aug 24, 2021, 17:09 PM ISTSalman Khan’s co-star Warina Hussain opens up on fleeing Afghanistan 20 years ago, urges UN to intervene after Taliban’s takeover
Afghan origin actress Warina Hussain is reminded of 20 years ago when she and her family fled Afghanistan as the Taliban has taken over the country. The Salman Khan co-star is worried for Afghan people, especially the women, after the latest political development in the country.
Aug 22, 2021, 11:27 AM ISTDeeply concerned, says UN Chief Antonio Guterres on Afghanistan situation, urges Taliban to exercise restraint
"All abuses must stop," the UN Chief expressed adding that the international humanitarian law and human rights, especially the hard-won gains of women and girls, must be preserved.
Aug 16, 2021, 07:10 AM ISTIndia@75: Why did Nehru declare a ceasefire in the war against Pakistan?
Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India, declared a ceasefire on his behalf. This announcement came when India was very close to victory. With the announcement of the ceasefire, one-third of Kashmir was occupied by Pakistan. This was also one of the blunders that India can never forget.
Aug 14, 2021, 16:28 PM ISTGlobal warming dangerously close to spiralling out of control, says UN climate change report
UN Secretary-General António Guterres described the report as a "code red for humanity".
Aug 10, 2021, 12:22 PM ISTIndia worked closely with partners as UNSC condemns Turkey on Varosha issue
The statement by the president of UNSC that was adopted by the council said, "the security council condemns the announcement in Cyprus by Turkish and Turkish Cypriot leaders on 20th July 2021 on the further reopening of a part of the fenced-off area of Varosha."
Jul 24, 2021, 14:19 PM ISTAfter Haiti President's assassination UN chief urges for calm, Security Council likely to meet
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres denounced the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise on Wednesday while the UN Security Council expressed deep shock, sorrow and sympathy over Moise`s death.
Jul 07, 2021, 21:44 PM ISTAntarctica logged record temperature of 18.3 degrees Celsius, says UN agency report
This new record high of 18.3 degrees Celsius on the Antarctic continent was recorded on February 6, 2020 at the Esperanza Research Station (Argentina).
Jul 02, 2021, 08:54 AM ISTTaal Thok Ke (Special Edition): Pakistan's drone plan!
Suspicious drones have been once again spotted near the Military Station of Jammu, after which an alert has been issued. India has raised the issue of drone attacks in UN and has surrounded Pakistan without naming it. Today in 'Taal Thok Ke' (Special Edition) we will discuss on the same issue.
Jun 29, 2021, 19:12 PM ISTUN urges Israel to halt expansion in West Bank and East Jerusalem
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and UN Mideast envoy Tor Wennesland reported on the implementation of a 2016 Security Council resolution that declared settlements have no legal validity. It demanded a halt to their expansion in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, lands the Palestinians want to include in a future state.
Jun 25, 2021, 10:18 AM ISTEU leaders defend LGBT rights as new Hungarian legislation bans homosexual content for children
European Union leaders condemned Hungary's new legislation that will ban showing content about LGBT issues to children, a measure that has been widely criticised across the region and has angered human rights groups
Jun 25, 2021, 08:45 AM ISTEAM S Jaishankar discusses India's August UNSC presidency with UN SG, extends support for his re-election
This was the first-ever physical meeting between the two after India took the non-permanent seat at UNSC earlier this year.
May 26, 2021, 00:10 AM IST
World Biodiversity Day: Earth Anthem by Indian poet-diplomat translated into 100 languages
The lines from the Earth Anthem written by Indian poet-diplomat Abhay Kumar, "United we stand as flora and fauna/ United we stand as species of one Earth", express solidarity with all the livings species on our planet and calls for protecting the rich biodiversity on Earth.
May 23, 2021, 15:16 PM ISTWorld leaders welcome Israel, Hamas ceasefire after 11 days of bloodshed
Israeli security cabinet on Thursday unanimously adopted Egypt's initiative for a bilateral unconditional ceasefire, which took effect at 23:00 GMT on Thursday (May 20).
May 21, 2021, 09:07 AM ISTUS offers to help Israel, Palestinians if they seek a ceasefire
"The United States has been working tirelessly through diplomatic channels to try to bring an end to this conflict," said the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. council on Sunday (May 16).
May 17, 2021, 11:01 AM ISTInternational Criminal Court, here's all you need to know
The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established in 2002 to prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and the crime of aggression when member states are unwilling or unable to do so themselves.
May 14, 2021, 16:59 PM IST