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Drones, bullets and cartel warfare fuel an invisible displacement crisis in MexicoElderly residents like Maria Cabrera are forced to flee their homes in Tula, Mexico, due to escalating cartel violence. Drone attacks and b...16 May, 2026, 09.24 PM IST- India-UAE, India-US among top 10 migration corridors in 2024: UNA United Nations report reveals key global migration routes. India to the United Arab Emirates and India to the United States are among the...05 May, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
- 10 countries are home to two-thirds of world's most hungry: UN-backed reportA UN-backed report reveals two-thirds of global food crises last year were concentrated in just 10 countries, with Sudan, Nigeria, and the ...24 Apr, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
- Number of immigrants in EU reaches record high of 64.2 million in 2025The European Union saw a record 64.2 million immigrants in 2025. This is a significant increase from previous years. Germany remains the to...23 Apr, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
- Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared trying to migrate in 2025Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes last year, with sea routes to Europe proving the deadliest. Many victims were l...21 Apr, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
- Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016Four candidates are vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. This selection process unfolds in a world marked by deep div...20 Apr, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
- Two women leaders in fray to become next Secretary General of United NationsThe United Nations is set to elect its next Secretary General. Four candidates are in the running, including two women. This marks a signif...07 Apr, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
- Angelina Jolie leaves role as UN refugee agency envoy after over two decadesJolie alluded to frustration with the lack of global progress in ending sexual violence in conflict.17 Dec, 2022, 10.55 AM IST
- More than 2.6 million flee Ukraine war, according to the United NationsFour million people could leave Ukraine to flee the war, according to initial UN estimates. That figure is likely to be revised upwards, th...13 Mar, 2022, 07.27 PM IST
- Ukraine conflict refugees cross 2.5 million markUNHCR, the UN's refugee agency, recorded 2,504,893 refugees on its dedicated website -- 188,891 more than the previous count on Thursday.11 Mar, 2022, 06.59 PM IST
- Ukraine conflict refugees top 2.3 millionUNHCR, the UN's refugee agency, recorded 2,316,002 refugees on its dedicated website -- 160,731 more than the previous count on Wednesday.10 Mar, 2022, 07.10 PM IST
- More than 660,000 refugees flee Ukraine: UN"We have now over 660,000 refugees who have fled Ukraine to neighbouring countries in the past six days alone," spokeswoman Shabia Mantoo t...01 Mar, 2022, 04.25 PM IST
- Taliban had killed our kin; we have no hope from them: Afghan refugees in IndiaThe Taliban swept across Afghanistan this month, seizing control of almost all key towns and cities in the backdrop of withdrawal of the US...24 Aug, 2021, 04.53 PM IST
- UNHCR seeks clarification from India over repatriation of Rohingya to MyanmarThe Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said Friday that it "regrets India's decision to repatriate a famil...05 Jan, 2019, 12.19 PM IST
- Filippo Grandi assumes office as new UNHCR chiefFilippo Grandi, a 58-year-old Italian UN official, today took over as the new High Commissioner for the UN Refugee Agency amid unprecedente...04 Jan, 2016, 06.22 PM IST
- UN refugee agency wants resumption of ferry service between India and Sri LankaThe UN refugee agency today appealed for the resumption of ferry services saying it would help in the return of Tamil refugees from India.14 May, 2015, 04.41 PM IST
- UN to provide relief aid for up to 100,000 KenyansThe UN refugee agency will provide relief aid to up to 100,000 Kenyans displaced by post-election turmoil that has killed hundreds in the E...06 Jan, 2008, 04.57 AM IST
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