India's Security Council permanent seat hope receives setback
India`s hopes for a permanent seat on the Security Council were dampened as the General Assembly decided to push further negotiations on reforms to the next session after discussions this year failed to make headway.
Jul 28, 2016, 13:57 PM IST
India's ''unfinished agenda'' is to retrieve illegally occupied part of J&K: Jitendra Singh
Taking on Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for describing Kashmir as `unfinished agenda` of the United Nations, Minister of State in Prime Minister`s Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh on Thursday said India`s only unfinished agenda with Islamabad is to retrieve the part of Jammu and Kashmir, which continues to be illegally occupied even after 68 years of partition.
Jul 28, 2016, 13:47 PM IST
Concerned by amended child labour bill in India: UN
The UN Children's Fund has voiced concern over the amended Child Labour Bill in India, saying it could legitimise family work and further disadvantage children from poor families.
Jul 28, 2016, 10:10 AM IST
Bodies of 14 executed in Libya's Benghazi found: Medical Centre
A hospital in Libya's second city Benghazi said today it had received the bodies of 14 people killed execution-style, in what the UN envoy said was a war crime.
Jul 22, 2016, 19:54 PM IST
'Can't lose even one centimetre' of disputed area, says China in fresh warning
In the wake of the international tribunal rejecting its claims in the disputed South China Sea, China on Friday said the issue of sovereignty was the nation's "bottom line" and the country "cannot lose one centimetre" of the area it claims.
Jul 15, 2016, 17:52 PM IST
Fresh clashes in Yemen kill 44 as UN seeks talks with rebels
Fighting in Yemen killed at least 44 people in a 24-hour period to Wednesday, military officials said, as the UN`s peace envoy arrived in the capital to meet rebels.
Jul 13, 2016, 23:17 PM IST
First time in 9 years, Gaza crossing opening for goods: Israel
A major crossing point between Gaza and Israel is set to reopen for the first time in nine years, the Israeli government announced today.
Jul 13, 2016, 23:10 PM IST
UN warns of new South Sudan fighting as humanitarian crisis grow
The United Nations warned Wednesday of the risk of fresh fighting in South Sudan after days of deadly gun battles that have sent thousands of people fleeing and prompted the urgent evacuation of foreign nationals.
Jul 13, 2016, 22:52 PM IST
Chinese paper shows India among nations supporting it on South China Sea
A state-run Chinese newspaper today included India among the nations which supported China's stand on the strategic South China Sea after Beijing rejected the verdict of a UN-backed tribunal that struck down the Communist giant's claims of "historical rights" in the disputed area.
Jul 13, 2016, 22:23 PM IST
India expresses concern over fragile situation in Middle East
India has expressed concern over the "increasingly fragile and unpredictable" situation in the Middle East, saying the growing threat of terrorism and radicalism has added to the complexities in the region.
Jul 13, 2016, 14:27 PM IST
Three quarters of South Sudanese need humanitarian aid: UN
Three-quarters of the population of South Sudan needs humanitarian aid after four days of deadly fighting, the UN`s World Food Programme director Etharin Cousin told AFP on Tuesday.
Jul 12, 2016, 23:30 PM IST
United Nation seeks to raise $952 million aid for Sudan
The United Nations Tuesday launched a global appeal for $952 million to fund Sudan's humanitarian needs in 2016, most of it to help people affected by the deadly conflict in Darfur.
Jul 12, 2016, 18:15 PM IST
Thousands flee South Sudan capital as heavy clashes between rebels and govt soldiers take Juba 'back to war'
Thousands of people fled renewed heavy fighting in South Sudan's capital on Sunday as former rebels and government soldiers exchanged fire in several parts of the city.
Jul 10, 2016, 23:24 PM IST
Iraqi forces retake key airbase from south of Mosul from ISIS
Iraqi forces have captured a key airbase from the Islamic State group that can serve as a launchpad for retaking the jihadist-held city of Mosul, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Saturday.
Jul 09, 2016, 23:01 PM IST
Will not accept UN tribunal verdict on South China Sea: China
China will not accept any third party settlement with regard to territorial and maritime disputes and reject any ruling by an international tribunal in a case filed by the Philippines over the contentious South China Sea issue, a senior diplomat has said.
Jun 30, 2016, 12:51 PM IST
UN refugee chief urges Pakistanis not to label Afghan refugees 'terrorists'
The United Nations refugee chief on Thursday urged Pakistanis not to blame Afghan refugees for terrorism in their country, amid growing public calls for their deportation and worsening relations between the two neighbours.
Jun 23, 2016, 18:42 PM IST
Will support India's bid for membership at NSG meet next week: Russia President Putin
Russia has decided to support India's bid for Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) membership as President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said that he would raise the matter at a meeting in Seoul.
Jun 18, 2016, 21:29 PM IST
UN chief Ban Ki-moon slams attack on African peacekeepers in Somalia
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday condemned the recent attack on Ethiopian troops at an African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) base in Halgan, Somalia, and called on the Horn of African country to "remain resolute in the fight against Al-Shabaab and extremism".
Jun 11, 2016, 10:18 AM IST
UN under fire for removing Saudi-led coalition from blacklist
The United Nations was forced to defend its decision to remove the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen from a blacklist of child rights violators after rights groups expressed dismay
Jun 08, 2016, 02:09 AM IST
Yemen foes agree to free child prisoners: UN
Yemen`s warring parties have pledged to free all child prisoners but have failed to reach agreement on a wider release for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the UN envoy said on Monday.
Jun 06, 2016, 13:28 PM IST
