UN chief's meetings with India, Pak PMs sign of his commitment to Kashmir issue: Aide
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres' several meetings with Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan in the six months since he assumed charge is a sign of his involvement and commitment over the Kashmir issue, according to one of his spokespersons.
Jun 24, 2017, 14:05 PM IST
Democratic Republic of Congo conflict: Over 3,000 dead in Kasai violence
More than 3,300 people have been killed in the volatile Kasai provinces of central Congo since August, according to a document released today by the Catholic church, as the UN called for an international investigation.
Jun 20, 2017, 21:08 PM IST
UN accuses IS of executing 163 civilians in Mosul on June 1
IS seized Mosul in 2014, and the operation that began last October to retake the city has pushed hundreds of thousands of residents to flee their homes.
USD 1.4 billion needed to help South Sudanese refugees this year: United Nations
The United Nations said Monday that $1.4 billion (1.3 billion euros) was needed this year alone to help the nearly two million people who have fled war and famine in South Sudan.
May 15, 2017, 15:54 PM IST
Pakistan approaches UN against India's move to change demography in Kashmir
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz has written a letter to the United Nations Secretary General highlighting alleged Indian attempts to bring demographic changes to Jammu and Kashmir, a Foreign Office statement said on Saturday.
May 14, 2017, 09:04 AM IST
Philippines drug war under fire at UN rights council
Countries across the world put the Philippines on notice over its deadly drug war today, demanding an end to extrajudicial killings by President Rodrigo Duterte's security services.
May 08, 2017, 18:10 PM IST
Coastal air strikes kill 13 Yemen rebels
Thirteen rebels were killed as air raids by the Saudi-led Arab coalition struck their positions on the coast of western Yemen on Wednesday.
Apr 05, 2017, 21:05 PM IST
Iraq, United States must avoid civilian deaths in Mosul: UN
The United Nations human rights chief urged the Iraqi government and United States-led coalition on Tuesday to review tactics in Mosul to spare civilians he said were being deliberately put at risk by Islamic State.
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Head of UN's ESCWA resigns over report on "apartheid" Israel
The head of the United Nation's West Asia commission resigned on Friday, after what she described as pressure from the secretary general to withdraw a report accusing Israel of imposing an "apartheid regime" on Palestinians.
Mar 17, 2017, 22:38 PM IST
Pakistan must vacate illegal occupation of Kashmir: India at United Nations
Asserting that Pakistan is a state that regards the use of terrorism as a legitimate instrument of statecraft and provides sanctuary to UN-designated terrorists, India in its reply to Islamabad`s statement at the United Nation Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Wednesday urged the Council to ask its Asian neighbour to fulfil its obligation under UN Security Council resolutions to vacate illegal occupation of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.
Mar 01, 2017, 23:56 PM IST
Pakistan created terror outfits against India, now 'monster' devouring its own creator: India
Pakistan created terror outfits against India and the "monster" is now devouring its own creator, India's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva said on Wednesday.
Mar 01, 2017, 21:47 PM IST
Syria urges United nation to condemn Homs deadly bombings
The Syrian Foreign Ministry on Saturday urged the UN Security Council to condemn the deadly suicide bombings that rocked the country`s central province of Homs and killed 42 people.
Feb 26, 2017, 12:50 PM IST
Emma Watson wants a pep talk from Michelle Obama
Beauty and the Beast" star Emma Watson has said former US First Lady Michelle Obama would be her dream house guest because she could give her a "pep talk."
Feb 18, 2017, 13:11 PM IST
South Koreans abducted by Pyongyang growing: Expert group
The United Nation's working group on enforced disappearances said that its search list for South Koreans believed to have been abducted by North Korea has been growing, the media reported.
Feb 11, 2017, 14:53 PM IST
United nation ban on Azhar may increase Indian pressure on Pakistan: Chinese
India can increase its "military pressure" on Pakistan using the alibi of "counterterrorism crusade" that may bring "other players" in the region.
Feb 09, 2017, 17:47 PM IST
Iran commutes death sentences of six juvenile offenders
Iran has commuted death sentences against six juvenile offenders following UN criticism it was executing people who had committed crimes as children at "an unprecedented rate"
Feb 09, 2017, 16:49 PM IST
Pope Francis issues stinging criticism of Myanmar's treatment of Rohingya
Pope Francis on Wednesday issued a stinging criticism of atrocities against Myanmar`s minority Rohingya
Feb 08, 2017, 16:10 PM IST
United Nation seeks India's nominee for anti-terror panel
India has been asked to send the name of its nominee for inclusion in a global team to assist a United Nations committee which decides on banning terror outfits and their leaders.
Feb 05, 2017, 10:41 AM IST
United States condemns Russia's 'aggressive actions' in Ukraine
US Ambassador Nikki Haley has condemned Russia's "aggressive actions" in Ukraine and pledged strong US support to Kiev even as the new US administration seeks to improve ties with Russia.
Feb 03, 2017, 16:22 PM IST
Syria Oppn rejects United Nation envoy picking talks delegation
Syria opposition officials Wednesday criticised UN envoy Staffan de Mistura after he said he could pick the opposition delegation representatives to UN-led talks in Geneva if they failed to do so.
Feb 01, 2017, 18:26 PM IST
