Worst-case scenario of famine is happening in Gaza, food crisis experts sayA new alert indicates that Gaza is experiencing famine, with widespread death predicted without immediate action. Despite international pre...
29 Jul, 2025, 01.49 PM IST
Leaders depart UN facing prospect of a wider Mideast war - but with a blueprint for a better futureWorld leaders convened at the U.N. General Assembly amid warnings of conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and Lebanon, stressing the need for...
01 Oct, 2024, 07.07 AM IST
UN chief criticises divided Security Council for failure of leadership to end wars, calls for unityThe United Nations chief criticized the Security Council for its failure to end conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan. He urged council mem...
26 Sep, 2024, 11.46 AM IST
UN chief criticizes divided Security Council for failure of leadership to end wars, calls for unityThe United Nations chief criticized the Security Council for failing to end conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan. Secretary-General Antoni...
26 Sep, 2024, 09.53 AM IST
World leaders meet under shadow of global divisions, 3 wars and possible Mideast conflictWorld leaders gather at the U.N. General Assembly amid global divisions and major conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan. Secretary-General ...
24 Sep, 2024, 05.01 PM IST
UN World Food Program launches investigation into its Sudan operations as famine spreadsThe U.N. World Food Program is investigating two top officials in Sudan for alleged fraud and withholding donor information about their cap...
28 Aug, 2024, 01.47 PM IST
Must accelerate action for sustainable development goals: UN Secy GeneralThe Sustainable Development Goals face challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts, and climate change. Urgent global cooperation is...
30 Jun, 2024, 11.34 PM IST
Only 17% of targets to improve life around the world are likely to be reached by 2030, UN reportsDespite incremental progress in some areas, global sustainable development remains hindered by slow advancement and persistent challenges. ...
29 Jun, 2024, 01.55 PM IST
UN's secretary general warns the world is becoming 'less safe by the day'UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over combatants in regions like Congo, Gaza, Myanmar, Ukraine, and Sudan ignori...
26 Feb, 2024, 03.37 PM IST
How Sudan fighting could impact volatile regionLibya, the Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia and Eritrea are likely to play some political or even military roles in the conflict, h...
22 Apr, 2023, 01.26 PM IST
No respite in Sudan as truce falls apart, rivals battleResidents of multiple neighbourhoods of Khartoum said they could see hundreds, including women and children, carrying luggage, some leaving...
21 Apr, 2023, 01.23 PM IST
'Mom, we need food': Thousands in South Sudan near faminePibor county this year has seen deadly local violence and unprecedented flooding that have hurt aid efforts. On a visit to the town of Leku...
24 Dec, 2020, 01.51 PM IST
Donald Trump plans to hold UNSC meeting on Iran later this month: Nikki HaleyAnother highlight of the US Presidency of the Council will be an update on efforts to make peacekeeping missions more effective, efficient ...
05 Sep, 2018, 11.40 AM IST
India demands greater share in UN peacekeeping mandatesMukerji said many dimensions of multi-dimensional peacekeeping operations being mandated by Security Council fall into the basket of peace-...
23 Nov, 2014, 01.37 PM IST
World leaders to descend on UN headquarters next week for UN General AssemblyUN chief Ban Ki-moon said the heads of state, civil society leaders and CEOs will seek to address issues like the "horrendous violence" in ...
17 Sep, 2014, 02.16 PM IST
India’s proposal in the UN for government control of internet endangers free speech and privacyThe speed at which anti-corruption protesters were collecting at various locations from June through December 2011 had dazzled citizens aro...
13 Jun, 2012, 09.47 AM IST
- G-77 slams Danish draft on climate change
The G-77 group of countries and China on Wednesday blasted a Danish draft proposal for an agreement on climate change, saying it "threatens...
09 Dec, 2009, 11.47 AM IST