One in three people in Congo suffer from acute hunger, warns United Nations
The estimated 27.3 million Congolese need urgent action to save lives, reduce gaps in food availability, and protect livelihoods, Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Food Program said.
Apr 08, 2021, 11:56 AM IST
Myanmar faces possibility of civil war, warns UN envoy
The Myanmar coup reversed years of slow progress toward democracy in Myanmar, which for five decades had languished under strict military rule that led to international isolation and sanctions.
Apr 01, 2021, 06:51 AM IST
India’s EAM S Jaishankar backs regional peace process on Afghanistan under United Nations umbrella at ‘Heart of Asia’ conference
At Heart of Asia meet in Dushanbe, India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar has extended support to a regional process on peace in Afghanistan under the United Nations umbrella.
Mar 30, 2021, 15:21 PM IST
US co-sponsors UK led resolution on human rights violations in Sri Lanka at 46th UNHRC session
The United States co-sponsored a resolution led by the United Kingdom on "Promoting reconciliation, accountability, and human rights in Sri Lanka" in the 46th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Mar 25, 2021, 12:14 PM IST
World Water Day 2021: History, significance and theme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain' movement on World Water Day 2021.
Mar 22, 2021, 09:59 AM IST
US and China clash at UNGA meeting on combatting racial discrimination
China's Deputy UN Ambassador Dai Bing, who wasn't on the original speakers' list, took the floor near the end of the commemoration to reject what he called the politically motivated US allegation, calling it "an act of rumour-mongering through and through, and a bare-faced lie."
Mar 20, 2021, 07:03 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi moved nation to women-led development, says UN Representative TS Tirumurti
TS Tirumurti, Permanent Representative of India to United Nations was speaking at an event organised by the Permanent Mission of India and the All India Women's Education Fund Association (AIWEFA) on the sidelines of the 65th session of the UN Commission on Status of Women.
Mar 19, 2021, 07:52 AM IST
United Nations calls for reversal of Myanmar coup and condemns violence
The coup reversed years of slow progress toward democracy in Myanmar, which for five decades had languished under strict military rule that led to international isolation and sanctions.
Mar 11, 2021, 13:00 PM IST
Every year 50 kg of food is wasted in India
Every year millions of tonnes of food are wasted in the country, 50 kg/person kg food is wasted in India. The report released by the United Nations has revealed shocking figures about food wastage. See this report.
Mar 05, 2021, 14:10 PM IST
United Nations envoy: Myanmar army is ‘surprised’ at opposition to the coup
The UN special envoy for Myanmar said the generals who have seized power in the Southeast Asian nation indicated they do not fear renewed sanctions, though they are “very surprised” that their plans to restore military rule without much opposition is not working.
Mar 04, 2021, 20:22 PM IST
United States, United Nations & European Union welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement
The United States, the United Nations and the European Nations have welcomed the announcement by the militaries of India and Pakistan to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and other sectors, and hoped that it would lead to greater peace and stability in South Asia.
Feb 26, 2021, 23:51 PM IST
US, UN welcome ceasefire agreement between India, Pakistan, call it a 'positive step'
United Nations Secretary General`s spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is encouraged by India and Pakistan’s decision to strictly observe all agreements on a ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and hopes that the "positive step" would "provide an opportunity for further dialogue".
Feb 26, 2021, 09:06 AM IST
India reminds Turkey of UNSC resolution on Cyprus, raises Omar Saeed's acquittal at UNHRC
For the first time, India raised the issue of acquittal of Omar Saeed, key accused in the killing of US Journalist Daniel Pearl and Islamabad's support to "state-sponsored terrorism". Pakistan was the key focus of India's right of reply at the council, which out of habit raises Kashmir, irking New Delhi.
Feb 24, 2021, 21:13 PM IST
COVID-19 vaccine: United Nations flags concern as 130 countries haven't received single dose
Calling the distribution of coronavirus vaccines "widely uneven and unfair", UN chief Antonio Guterres said that only 10 countries have administered 75 per cent of all vaccinations. He called for a global effort to get all people in every nation inoculated as soon as possible.
Feb 18, 2021, 07:01 AM IST
North Korea stole cryptocurrency worth USD 316.4 million to fund its nuclear programme: UN experts
The UN panel said its investigations found that North Korean-linked cyber actors continued to conduct operations in 2020 against financial institutions and virtual currency exchange houses to generate money to support its weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programmes.
Feb 10, 2021, 12:14 PM IST
Myanmar military coup: UN Security Council expresses concern, calls for Aung San Suu Kyi's release
The statement said, "Members of the Security Council expressed deep concern at the declaration of the state of emergency imposed in Myanmar by the military" and the "arbitrary detention of members of the Government, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint and others. They called for the immediate release of all those detained".
Feb 05, 2021, 00:26 AM IST
New advisory for COVID patients, WHO warns against high-dose anticoagulants
WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris told a United Nations briefing in Geneva that the body suggests the use, of low-dose anticoagulants to prevent blood clots forming in blood vessels adding that higher doses may lead to other health complications.
Jan 30, 2021, 09:02 AM IST
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres lauds India's COVID vaccine efforts, makes this remark
India has gifted over 55 lakh doses of coronavirus vaccine to neighbouring countries. External Affairs Ministry (EAM) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava recently announced that India plans to gift COVID vaccines to Oman, CARICOM countries, Nicaragua, Pacific Island states.
Jan 29, 2021, 11:15 AM IST
Consistently supported Palestinian nation-building efforts, says India at UNSC
Speaking at the meet, India's envoy to the UN, T.S. Tirumurti highlighted New Delhi's human resource development and institutional building for Palestine and has currently undertaken several projects in many sectors, including health, education and technology of around USD 72 million.
Jan 27, 2021, 00:26 AM IST
Hope tensions can be eased through dialogue: UN on India, China face-off in Sikkim’s Naku La
Amid reports of a minor face-off between Indian and the Chinese soldiers in Sikkim’s Naku La, the United Nations has urged both countries to exercise restraint and engage in peaceful dialogue to resolve the border stand-off. The appeal from the UN came after it was reported that the soldiers of both the countries reportedly clashed with each other at Naku La in the Sikkim border area.
Jan 26, 2021, 08:53 AM IST
