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Kashmir separatists write letter to UN secretary

During Mr Guterres's visit, he is scheduled to meet President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and foreign...

1 Oct 2018 8:33 PM

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Friday for an independent investigation into deadly clashes in Gaza between Palestinians and Israeli troops, while Security Council members urged restraint on both sides. (Photo: File)

UN chief arrives in India, may discuss J&K with PM Modi

Guterres will also deliver a speech on Global Challenges, Global Solutions' in the capital on Tuesday afternoon.

1 Oct 2018 8:21 PM

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Friday for an independent investigation into deadly clashes in Gaza between Palestinians and Israeli troops, while Security Council members urged restraint on both sides. (Photo: File)

UN chief urges Lankan prez to allow vote in Parl 'as soon as possible'

The political turmoil began after Sirisena sacked PM Ranil Wickremesinghe and installed former strongman Mahinda...

3 Nov 2018 9:57 AM

The relations between India and Pakistan are strained following series of attacks by Pakistan-based terror groups and incidents of ceasefire violations, causing casualties on both sides. (Photo: AFP)

No mediation on Kashmir issue unless both India, Pak agree: UN chief

UN Secretary-General's spokesman said 'The Secretary-General would encourage both sides to address any outstanding...

23 Jan 2018 11:01 AM

India and China flags (Photo: PTI/File)

China, India committed to climate action when others are failing': UN...

Guterres said UN has very solid commitment' for climate action, and African nations were the biggest victims of changing...

13 Jan 2018 2:10 PM

Asma Jahangir faced death threats, beatings and imprisonment to win landmark human rights cases while standing up to dictators. (Photo: File)

As Pak's human rights giant' Asma Jahangir passes away, UN chief pays...

She was a tireless advocate for inalienable rights of all people and for equality.'

12 Feb 2018 10:29 AM

Guterres stressed that all concerned in Syria and in the region must abide by international law. (Photo: AFP)

UN chief calls for immediate de-escalation in Syria after Israel raids

Israel targeted what it said were Iranian positions inside Syria after one of its warplanes was hit by Syrian air...

11 Feb 2018 10:24 AM

The UN Population Fund projects that the estimated 3.9 million girls subjected to genital cutting every year will rise to 4.6 million by 2030 due to expected population growth unless urgent action is taken. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Leave vaginas alone: 68 mn women face genital mutilation by 2030, UN...

Over 200 million women and girls in 30 countries across three continents have experienced genital mutilation.

7 Feb 2018 5:53 AM

Maldivian Opposition supporters shout slogans during a protest as they urge the government to obey a Supreme Court order to release and retry political prisoners, including an ex-President Mohamed Nasheed, in Male on Sunday. AP The political crisis in the Maldives deepened Monday, as the government of the island nation said it would not obey a Supreme Court order to free a group of imprisoned opposition leaders. Placards in Divehi language from left, to right, read, protect the citizens , carry out the supreme courts order, free political prisoners and to uphold justice . (AP Photo/ Mohamed Sharuhaan)

Emergency declared in Maldives

Prez Adudullah Yameen's move gives sweeping powers to security forces.

5 Feb 2018 8:00 PM

What is clear is that no country on this planet is immune from the scourge of violence against women, violence against girls. We see it in all country, north, south, east and west, Dujarric said. (Photo: AP)

UN says rape, violence against women in India, Pak heartbreaking

In India, an eight-month-old baby girl was raped last week by her 28-year-old cousin in New Delhi.

2 Feb 2018 11:49 AM

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed to the five permanent members of the Security Council to break the current deadlock on reported use of chemical weapons in Syria and prevent the situation spiralling out of control in the war-torn country. (Photo: AP)

UNSC must prevent Syria spiralling out of control: UN chief

Antonio Guterres has appealed to the Security Council to break the current deadlock on reported use of chemical weapons...

13 April 2018 6:30 AM

The United Nations (UN) is reeling under alarming financial crisis and is also appealing to its member to pay up to the international body, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said.

United Nations runs out of money, urges members to pay up

Earlier this year, the US cut off the financial aid to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA).

28 July 2018 10:46 AM