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UN says it could have zero cash by July as US withholds duesU.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned member states that the United Nations faces an “imminent financial collapse” due to unpa...31 Jan, 2026, 06.39 AM IST- UN chief Antonio Guterres warns of 'imminent financial collapse'The United Nations faces a severe financial crisis. Unpaid fees and a budget rule threaten the organization with imminent collapse. This si...30 Jan, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
- UN turns 80 in 2025 amid global crises, India says ready for greater roleAs nations continue to grapple with humanitarian emergencies, climate chaos and economic inequality, questions are raised over the relevanc...25 Dec, 2025, 12.57 PM IST
- UN chief proposes slashing 2026 budget by $577 million, cutting 18% of jobsThe UN faces a significant cash crisis, prompting Secretary-General Guterres to propose a $577 million budget cut and over 18% job reductio...02 Dec, 2025, 07.37 AM IST
- UN peacekeeping forces to be cut 25% due to budget strains: OfficialThe United Nations faces a 25% reduction in peacekeeping forces due to significant US aid cuts, impacting approximately 13,000-14,000 perso...09 Oct, 2025, 10.11 AM IST
- As the world convulses in war and contentiousness, its leaders convene at the UN to figure it outWorld leaders are convening at the UN amidst global crises like the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and escalating changes in the U.S. approach t...23 Sep, 2025, 07.02 AM IST
- UN may cut staff by 20%, internal memo saysThe United Nations plans to reduce its budget by 20 percent. Around 6,900 jobs may be cut. This is due to a financial crisis. The United St...30 May, 2025, 07.11 AM IST
- Perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers must be brought to justice: India at UNSCIndia emphasizes the need for the protection and proper resourcing of UN peacekeepers who face threats from non-state actors, armed groups,...25 Mar, 2025, 02.02 PM IST
- As UN turns 80, it seeks to cut costs in shadow of Trump uncertaintyThe United Nations, turning 80 this year, is embarking on a major efficiency and cost-cutting initiative amid a persistent cash crisis. A t...12 Mar, 2025, 07.51 PM IST
- Global food prices stay near record as Ukraine war upends tradeThe blockade of key Black Sea ports has exacerbated supply-chain turmoil, sending prices soaring and prompting the United Nations to warn t...04 Jun, 2022, 10.10 AM IST
- India-UN Development Partnership Fund supports projects to respond to Covid-19Established in 2017, the India-UN Development Partnership Fund is a dedicated facility within the United Nations Fund for South-South Coope...30 Jul, 2020, 12.49 PM IST
- Donald Trump halts World Health Organization funding over handling of coronavirusDonald Trump, at a White House news conference, said the WHO had "failed in its basic duty and it must be held accountable." He said the gr...15 Apr, 2020, 10.42 AM IST
- UN's financial crisis real, we need a solution that works: IndiaThe UN owes India USD 38 million, among the highest it has to pay to any country, for peacekeeping operations.07 Jun, 2019, 10.51 AM IST
- Andhra Pradesh plans to scale up zero budget farming with UN-backed SIFFStarted in 2015, ZBNF scheme has been rolled out to 1,38,000 farmers across all 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh, covering almost 1,50,000 ac...25 Jan, 2018, 09.35 PM IST
- UNIDO to provide technical assistance to SME, other sectors"SMEs, energy efficiency and renewal energy are very important areas. UNIDO is ready to support those kinds of programme...," UNIDO Directo...14 Nov, 2013, 05.06 PM IST
- Global foreign investment recovering: UN think-tankGlobal foreign direct investment is recovering and could be back near pre-crisis levels by 2012, providing there are no fresh shocks, a UN ...22 Jul, 2010, 10.31 PM IST
- Australia to contribute millions for global food shortageAustralia's government says it will contribute A$30 million (US$28 million; euro18 million) in emergency aid to countries affected by a glo...01 May, 2008, 11.56 AM IST
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