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UN chief Guterres says 'everything' must be done to confront North Korea
Antonio Guterres said China, US, Japan, South Korea and Russia must spare no effort to prevent a military build-up from Pyongyang.
20 Apr 2017 8:27 AM
Britain urges North Korea to stop nuclear weapons drive
The nuclear-armed state is under United Nations sanctions over its weapons programmes.
16 Apr 2017 9:47 AM
Death sentence to Jadhav is Pakistan's 'calculated game': Congress
Congress leader PC Chacko said that there is absolutely no allegation against Jadhav about the espionage activity in which he was involved.
13 Apr 2017 1:26 PM
Over 6,000 flee 'terrifying' violence in South Sudan town: UN
UN peacekeeping mission UNMISS said on Wednesday that they had twice been prevented from accessing Pajok.
07 Apr 2017 9:04 PM
Tell US firmly: Keep off India-Pak issues
The Trump administration has just given evidence of taking the bait.
06 Apr 2017 4:06 AM
Veto won't stop UN ban on Azhar: US' Nikki Haley takes veiled shot at China
US wants to make sure that it is leading towards a 'result' and 'not sitting back' and allowing things to happen, says Nikki Haley.
04 Apr 2017 4:57 PM
Those behind attacks on Africans in India must be punished: UN
UN Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric said he was not aware of any UN involvement to prevent the attacks.
04 Apr 2017 2:00 PM
'No love' in dealings with Russia: US ambassador Nikki Haley
'We don't want any country involved in our elections, ever,' Haley said.
03 Apr 2017 8:02 AM
UNICEF decries sale of Cambodian breast milk to US mothers
The agency spokeswoman in Cambodia pointed out that breast milk banks should not operate by exploiting poor women for profit.
22 Mar 2017 1:21 PM
UN releases USD 22 million to fight famine threat in Somalia
Somalia declared a national disaster last month as the number of people going hungry hit three million.
22 Mar 2017 8:21 AM
India takes part in multi-nation military drill in Nepal
The 15-day military exercise, kicked off on Monday at Birendra Peace Operation Training Centre, Panchkhal.
21 Mar 2017 7:52 PM
Syrian refugees head to Italy 'pronto', avoid risky sea journey
Nearly 700 Syrian refugees have been granted one-year humanitarian visas to begin their asylum process in Italy.
19 Mar 2017 5:34 PM
South Koreans protest against US missile defence system
Residents of Seongju county -- where the system will be deployed -- say it poses health and environmental hazards.
18 Mar 2017 3:48 PM
UN official quits over ‘Israel apartheid’ report
Israel’s UN envoy Danny Danon and Washington’s ambassador to the world body, Nikki Haley, welcomed Khalaf’s resignation.
18 Mar 2017 10:59 AM
UN, affiliated agencies face affected by Trump budget cuts
America's contribution to UN peacekeeping costs would be capped at 25 percent.
17 Mar 2017 2:37 PM
Iran generous towards refugees: UN
Trump's new visa ban will have a tough impact on the one million Iranians living and studying in the US.
16 Mar 2017 1:44 PM
Syria has become 'torture chamber': UN rights chief
The UN and other organisations have repeatedly accused the Syrian authorities of widespread torture.
14 Mar 2017 3:49 PM
Rohingya group urges EU support for Myanmar probe
The European Rohingya Council expressed shock and concern about the EU's decision not to support the UN investigation.
13 Mar 2017 12:39 PM
Kashmir is a bilateral issue, India to tell UN
One of the UN Secretary General’s spokespersons said this would be to see how things can be improved on the ground.
11 Mar 2017 12:51 AM
India ready to temporarily give up veto for UNSC seat
The G4 nations also said they are open to innovative and differing ideas to reform the United Nations.
08 Mar 2017 5:31 PM
Columns
From student protests to economic shifts, India grapples with changing ideals
As climate change escalates, global leaders face the daunting task of balancing profit-driven agendas with environmental preservation
Examining the impact of legislative changes on Indian society
The recent police raids at Columbia University reverberate globally, sparking debates on free speech and dissent.