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The Russian Ambassador Vassily A Nebenzia said his country had been unable to support the draft resolution drawn up by the US, but it is not true that his delegation had not engaged in communications in that regard. (Photo: File/Representational)

Russia vetoes extension of Syria gas attacks probe

Both the Syrian government and militants of the Islamic State are being blamed for using chemical weapons.

17 Nov 2017 6:27 PM

In a fact-sheet, the White House said President Trump's trip to five Asian nations strengthened existing relations and advanced high-standard rules that will enable regional development and prosperity. (Photos: AP)

Trump’s Asia tour indicates that US is ready to lead again, says Nikki Haley

Donald Trump's visit helped strengthen the international community's commitment to addressing the security threats posed by North Korea.

16 Nov 2017 11:12 AM

North Korea may be starting to feel the pinch of sanctions, tightened after its sixth and most powerful nuclear test in September. (Photo: AP)

Kim Jong Un resumes economic-related activities as testings take a back seat

The renewed focus on economic development could be a bid to unify North Koreans and strengthen support for the leadership.

15 Nov 2017 7:22 PM

The United States has said that all options, including military, are on the table to deal with North Korea, although its preference is for a diplomatic solution. (Photo: AFP)

At UN, North Korea says US to blame for 'worst ever situation'

North Korea said US nuclear war equipment had been deployed ready to strike.

14 Nov 2017 8:50 AM

The list compiled by Turkish-born artist Banu Cennetoglu dates back to 1993, but most deaths relate to the last six years. (Photo: File/Representational)

German newspaper identifies 33,293 refugees who died trying to reach ‘Fortress Europe’

Compiled from media and UN sources, the list also includes many who died after reaching Europe.

11 Nov 2017 3:36 PM

Britain initially circulated a Security Council resolution with similar language, backed by the US, France and other council members. (Photo: AFP)

UN strongly condemns violence in Myanmar forcing Rohingyas to flee

The presidential statement calls on Myanmar’s govt ‘to ensure no further excessive use of military force in Rakhine State’.

07 Nov 2017 1:36 PM

In his maiden address to the UN General Assembly he threatened to “totally destroy” the North if it attacked the US or its allies. (Photo: AP/File)

US will face ‘merciless punishment’ for Trump’s reckless remarks: N Korea

After arriving in Tokyo on Sunday, Trump warned that “no dictator” should underestimate the United States.

05 Nov 2017 4:55 PM

From July to September, there were 12 new cases reported in six peacekeeping missions in the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Liberia, Mali and South Sudan. (Photo: AP/Representational)

United Nations reports 31 allegations of sexual abuse in 3 months

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has made fighting sexual abuse by peacekeepers and UN staff a priority of his tenure.

04 Nov 2017 12:35 PM

China on Thursday for the fourth time blocked India, the US and other nations' bid to list Pathankot terror attack mastermind Azhar as a global terrorist. (Photo: AP)

After shielding Masood Azhar, China to enhance ties with India

China said it was ready to work with India to promote 'constant progress' of bilateral relations.

03 Nov 2017 12:48 PM

India reacts sharply to China again blocking Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar's designation as a global terrorist by the UN. (Photo: AFP)

'Accommodating with terrorism' short-sighted: India says to China

China, on Thursday, for the fourth time blocked the bid to list JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the UN.

03 Nov 2017 12:05 PM

This is the second year in succession that China has blocked the resolution. Last year, China had done the same to stall India's application before the same Committee. (Photo: AP)

Another attempt by UN to list Masood Azhar as global terrorist blocked by China

Another attempt by UN to list Masood Azhar as global terrorist blocked by China.

02 Nov 2017 7:31 PM

He further stated that China was striving to become the economic centre of Asia, Europe and Africa through its ambitious 'One Belt, One Road' project. (Photo: Facebook)

Pak enforcing disappearances: Baloch leader on abducted women, children

Hyrbyair Marri also said both China and Pakistan were trying to annihilate the Baloch nation to strengthen their grip on its soil.

02 Nov 2017 1:33 PM

Trump has warned of ‘fire and fury’ and ‘calm before the storm’, telling the UN General Assembly that Washington would ‘totally destroy North Korea’ if it had to defend itself or its allies. (Photo: AP/File)

Ahead of Trump’s Asia visit Kim Jong Un calls him ‘mentally deranged,’ ‘in need of medicine’

Trump and Kim Jong-Un have traded threats of war and personal insults heightening conflict.

01 Nov 2017 5:12 PM

There is no sign, however, that the behind-the-scenes communications have improved a relationship vexed by North Korea’s nuclear and missile tests. (Photo: AP)

Amid rising tensions between Trump, Kim Jong Un, US pursues diplomatic options

‘The preferred endpoint is not a war but some kind of diplomatic settlement,’ an official said.

01 Nov 2017 11:27 AM

African nations questioned its legal basis and said the UN was delving into national matters and prioritizing LGBT issues over discrimination based on race or religion. (Representational image | Photo: File)

In a first, UN drafts report on global trends around decriminalisation of LGBTQ relations

Besides the dozens of countries where it's a crime some countries also have criminal laws aimed at transgender people.

28 Oct 2017 6:33 PM

Deputy UN Ambassador Kim In Ryong told the General Assembly's committee on disarmament that the situation on the Korean peninsula has reached the touch-and-go point. (Photo: AP)

'Nuclear war may break out any moment,' North Korea warns US

Trump has engaged in a war of words with Kim Jong-Un, threatening to 'totally destroy' North Korea if it threatens the United States.

17 Oct 2017 8:35 AM

Guterres, who succeeded Ban Ki-moon in January, has worked hard behind the scenes to establish good relations with the US administration despite US funding cuts and disparaging comments from Trump about the world body. (Photo: AP/File)

UN chief to work with Trump administration despite UNESCO pullout

US quit UNESCO accusing the body of 'anti-Israel' bias after it designated in July the old city of Hebron as a Palestinian heritage site.

13 Oct 2017 8:23 AM

Marriages of desperation

Along with the Rohingya, the people of Syria have seen incredible devastation in the past few years.

29 Sep 2017 2:17 AM

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Syed Akbaruddin. (Photo: PTI)

India remains committed to goal of nuclear weapons-free world: Syed Akbaruddin

UN chief Guterres said only world that is safe from the use of nuke weapons is world that is completely free of atomic weapons themselves.

27 Sep 2017 11:38 AM

Saudi official fired after textbooks show Yoda with king

Undersecretary for Curricula and Educational Programs Mohammed al-Harthi was dismissed from his post Monday.

25 Sep 2017 6:49 PM

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