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In Mali Rebel soldiers made president and prime minister hostage

Army becomes rebel in Mali, UN demands release of President and Prime Minister

Aug 19, 2020, 07:14 AM IST

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo likely to visit UN on August 20 in pursuit of sanctions on Iran: Diplomats

To trigger a return of the sanctions, the United States will submit a complaint to the 15-member UN Security Council about Iran`s non-compliance with the nuclear deal, even though Washington quit the accord in 2018.

Aug 19, 2020, 01:04 AM IST

'Conflict actors' exploiting COVID-19 pandemic for misinformation, terror attacks: India at UNSC

India said, "Some conflict actors are exploiting the current climate of uncertainty to press their agendas, including through spread of misinformation to foment discord and violence and even sponsor opportunistic terrorist attacks."

Aug 12, 2020, 23:49 PM IST

Kim Jong Un visits chicken farm, calls for improvements amid food crisis in North Korea

North Korea has been reeling under extreme food shortage for decades.

Jul 24, 2020, 10:30 AM IST

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PM Modi's first address to the UN after becoming a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivering a key note address at the UN in an annual High-Level Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNESC) session. PM Modi said on 18th June that he was "deeply grateful" after India was elected unopposed as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. India won 184 votes in the 193-member General Assembly in the election held on 17th June.

Jul 17, 2020, 22:24 PM IST

India believes path to sustainable peace through multilateralism, says PM Narendra Modi at UN's ECOSOC session

Addressing the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) session of the United Nation (UN), PM Modi said that multilateralism needs to represent the reality of the contemporary world.

Jul 17, 2020, 21:16 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to deliver key note address at UN Economic and Social Council today

This is the first time that India will address the broader UN membership since getting elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC).

Jul 17, 2020, 09:06 AM IST

Pakistan-based terror group leader Noor Wali Mehsud designated as global terrorist by UN

In a major blow to Pakistan, the United Nations on Thursday (local time) designated Pakistan-based terror organisation Tehrik-e Taliban's Pakistan (TTP) leader, Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud, as a global terrorist.

Jul 17, 2020, 06:33 AM IST

US withdrawal from WHO will come into effect from July 6, 2021: UN

The United States will leave the World Health Organization (WHO) on July 6, 2021, the United Nations said on Tuesday, after receiving notification of the decision by President Donald Trump, who has accused the agency of becoming a puppet for China during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jul 08, 2020, 06:39 AM IST

UN chief warns of impending global food emergency amid coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the number of people who are acutely food or nutrition insecure will rapidly expand.

Jun 10, 2020, 08:03 AM IST

India among 8 nations urge UN's Human Rights body to be responsible amid COVID-19 pandemic

The joint letter was written by permanent missions of India, Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam.

Jun 06, 2020, 06:31 AM IST

India’s UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin signs off on last day of office with a namaste

India's ambassador to the United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin who became quite famous for his fiery speeches at the world body is celebrating his last day in the office. The ambassador on Thursday shared a post on Twitter where he is seen in a video conference with the UN chief Antonio Guterres and talks about bowing out with a 'namaste'.

Apr 30, 2020, 11:44 AM IST

Centre appoints senior diplomat Tirumurti as India's Permanent Representative to United Nations

Senior diplomat T S Tirumurti was appointed as India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations on Wednesday (April 29). Tirumurti, currently serving as Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), replaces seasoned diplomat Syed Akbaruddin. Tirumurti is a 1985-batch Indian Foreign Service officer.

Apr 30, 2020, 08:12 AM IST

UN English Language Day on April 23: All you need to know

Today (April 23) is UN English Language Day. The day coincides with World Book Day and both birthday and death day of legendary English author William Shakespeare.

Apr 23, 2020, 11:45 AM IST

UN chief calls coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic 'fight of a generation', urges united response from UNSC

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday (April 9, 2020) called on the Security Council to put up a united front in its fight against the coronavirus COVID-19, even as the world struggles to contain the virus outbreak.

Apr 10, 2020, 06:40 AM IST

Dia Mirza shares her COVID-19 concerns as a UN missionary

In a statement issued on April 3, Dia, and other SDG advocates like Jack Ma (founder of Alibaba Group), have said that they stand in solidarity with those affected.

Apr 04, 2020, 18:06 PM IST

India rejects mediation offer by UN Secretary-General on Kashmir

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday rejected an offer of mediation proposed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Kashmir, saying the focus instead should be on getting vacated the territories that are "illegally and forcibly occupied by Pakistan".

Feb 16, 2020, 23:13 PM IST