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While the staff member has not been named throughout the process of investigation, sexual misconduct allegations were levelled against Indian national Ravi Karkara, who had served as Senior Advisor on Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy to the Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director at UN Women. (Representational Image)

Indian employed in UN Women dismissed for sexual conduct

UN Women said last month that Office of Audit and Investigation of UNDP had completed its investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.

19 Sep 2018 1:50 PM

Syria accidentally downed a Russian military aircraft with a crew of 15 onboard when its air defences went into action against an alleged Israeli missile strike, the Russian army said Tuesday. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

'Full blame' on Israel, says Russia as Syria accidentally downs its jet

The incident, which happened late Monday, was the worst case of friendly fire between the two allies.

18 Sep 2018 3:37 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

A changing UN might offer India a new role

The United States has decided to reduce its UN peacekeeping contribution from 28.5 per cent of its total budget to 25 per cent.

17 Sep 2018 1:27 AM

Addressing the media persons here Friday, Sirisena said he would use his address at the UN general assembly later this month to make a case for removal of war crimes charges. (Photo: File)

Sri Lanka to urge UN to remove war crime charges against its troops

Sirisena, who will lead a delegation to the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York, will address general debate on September 25.

15 Sep 2018 1:26 PM

India's Deputy Permanent Representative Ambassador Virander Paul said, 'Regarding the so-called 'China-Pakistan Economic Corridor', which is being projected as the flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the international community is well aware of India's position.' (Photo: File)

India raises concern over China-Pakistan economic corridor project at UN

India at United Nations reaffirmed its commitment to the implementation of the Right to Development.

15 Sep 2018 1:05 PM

Myanmar is facing international pressure over atrocities allegedly committed by its military in the crackdown that followed August 2017 attacks by Rohingya militants on security forces. (Representational Image/ AP)

Suu Kyi says handling of Rohingya could have been better

The army is accused of committing mass rape, killings and setting fire to thousands of homes.

13 Sep 2018 1:14 PM

The UN Secretary General referred to the Kerala floods, among other natural disasters across the world, to highlight the urgency of the climate crisis and the need to step up efforts to reverse course on climate change. (Photo: File)

Citing Kerala floods, UN chief says climate change nearing point of no return

In his message, Guterres highlighted the huge economic costs of climate change and the opportunities presented by climate action.

11 Sep 2018 11:11 AM

Malad (P-North) ward has the highest population.

Mumbai second most populated city in world

With a population density of 44,500 people per sq km, Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is the most crowded city in the world.

10 Sep 2018 5:09 AM

The verdict was criticised by senior United Nations officials and governments including the United States, Britain and Bangladesh, as well as press freedom advocates in Myanmar and around the world. (Representational Image)

Myanmar says court was 'independent' in Reuters journalists' case

A judge on Monday found two Reuters journalists guilty of breaching the law on state secrets and sentenced them to seven years in prison.

09 Sep 2018 1:57 PM

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, health minister Satyendar Jaini, Norwegian former Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtl and former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visit a Mohalla Clinic at Peeragarhi in New Delhi on Friday.(Photo: PTI)

Ban Ki-Moon ‘deeply impressed’ by Delhi’s Mohalla Clinic project

Mr Kejriwal told Mr Moon and Ms Brundtland about “several political obstructions and interventions” created in setting up mohalla clinics.

08 Sep 2018 5:11 AM

Yemen tragedy is escalating amid growing Mideast mess

The scale of the humanitarian tragedy in Yemen, however, extends far beyond the direct carnage of conflict.

07 Sep 2018 6:53 AM

People react after the Supreme Court verdict which decriminalises consensual gay sex, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Hope SC ruling on gay sex boosts efforts to eliminate stigma: UN

UN hoped the ruling will be first step towards guaranteeing full range of fundamental rights to LGBTI persons.

06 Sep 2018 3:02 PM

With the United States now holding the presidency of the Security Council, Haley said the aim is to put further pressure on Tehran over its alleged violations of council resolutions. (Photo: File)

US to lead Security Council talks on Iran in September: Nikki Haley

'President Trump is very adamant that we have to start making sure that Iran is falling in line with international order,' Haley said.

05 Sep 2018 2:02 PM

'President Bashar al-Assad of Syria must not recklessly attack Idlib Province. The Russians and Iranians would be making a grave humanitarian mistake to take part in this potential human tragedy,' Trump tweeted. (Photo: File)

Donald Trump warns Syria, Russia, Iran against Idlib 'tragedy'

UN and aid groups have warned that full assault on Idlib could spark humanitarian catastrophe not yet seen in Syria's 7-yr-old conflict.

04 Sep 2018 9:48 AM

Duterte lobbed the insult in response to steady criticism from the United States over his violent drug crackdown, which has been a target for international condemnation. (Photo: File)

Philippines’ Prez apologises for cursing Obama, calls Trump ‘good friend’

Duterte said his nation’s relationship with US has since improved under Trump, who he described as 'good friend' who 'speaks my language'.

03 Sep 2018 1:27 PM

Some 700,000 Rohingya fled the crackdown and most are now living in refugee camps in neighbouring Bangladesh. (Photo: File)

Myanmar Army chief had 'genocidal intent': UN probe on Rohingya killings

A year ago, government troops led a brutal crackdown in Myanmar's Rakhine state in response to attacks by Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army.

27 Aug 2018 2:35 PM

According to reports, there was no immediate confirmation that the voice which gave a 54-minute speech was Baghdadi’s. (Photo: File)

Islamic State leader Baghdadi resurfaces, urges supporters to attack West

Baghdadi’s speech was mainly focused on decline of American influence around the world and claimed credit on behalf of the Islamic State.

23 Aug 2018 2:00 PM

'Sanctions are actions that are counterproductive and senseless, especially against a country like Russia,' Putin said during a press conference with his Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinisto. (Photo: File)

US sanctions against Russia ‘counterproductive, senseless’: Putin

Putin added that he hoped Washington would eventually realise 'this policy has no future'.

23 Aug 2018 11:07 AM

Khan was sworn in as Pakistan's new prime minister, nearly 22 years after the former cricket hero entered politics. (Photo: File)

Looking forward to work with new civilian govt in Pakistan: US

Pak-US relations nosedived Trump accused Islamabad of giving nothing to US but 'lies and deceit' and providing 'safe haven' to terrorists.

19 Aug 2018 1:09 PM

Annan was a conscience keeper of international peace: Modi

Modi described him as not only a great African diplomat and humanitarian, but also a conscience keeper of international peace and security.

19 Aug 2018 1:44 AM

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