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Along the border, South Korea started taking down its loudspeakers on Tuesday afternoon, a defence official said. Activity at several spots along the border indicated North Koreans were doing the same, he said. (Photo: AFP)

North, S Korea start to dismantle border speakers fulfilling summit...

The moves are the first practical, if small, steps toward reconciliation after Friday's meeting between Moon Jae-in and...

1 May 2018 1:35 PM IST

According to the media reports, many Rohingyas are stranded in India and Nepal after moving illegally from Bangladesh. (Photo: ANI)

Islamic countries call Rohingya crisis 'ethnic cleansing'

The statement said the grouping will continue to work UN and other global platforms to address rights violations taking...

7 May 2018 2:51 PM IST

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 optimistic over peace efforts to denuclearise Korean...

UN Secretary General said that 'things are on track for a meaningful negotiation and I believe it's in everyone's...

4 May 2018 2:07 PM IST

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Separatists welcome UN human rights report

They also termed as unfortunateâ€ the rejection of the report by the Indian government.

15 Jun 2018 1:17 AM IST

Police resorted to teargas shelling in SMHS Hospital Srinagar in Kashmir to disperse the crowd who were resisting seizure of a dead body of a civilian. The civilian was crushed to death by security forces vehicle during protests near gunfight sight in capital Srinagar, of Kashmir. The gunfight broke out between militants and security forces in Gasi Mohalla area of Srinagar.

UN report accuses India, Pakistan of Kashmir rights violations, seeks...

The UN urged Pak to end its 'misuse' of anti-terror legislation to persecute peaceful activists and quash dissent.

14 Jun 2018 2:24 PM IST

In 2017, the United Nations Security Council slapped three sets of sanctions on North Korea, one on August 5, another on September 11 and the most recent on December 22 focused on refined petroleum products. (Photo: File)

Israel condemned over Gaza violence by 120 countries at UN

An amendment presented by the US condemning Hamas for 'inciting violence' did not garner the required two-thirds...

14 Jun 2018 10:48 AM IST

About 150,000-200,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladeshs Coxs Bazar are at risk from flooding and landslides during the monsoon season. (Photo: AP)

Rohingya refugee shelters 'washed away' in Bangla rains: UN

More than 30,000 camp residents are still living in areas considered to be at high risk of deadly flooding and...

12 Jun 2018 1:05 PM IST

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UN chief Antonio Guterres describes India as 'very important...

He commended India for its leadership in development partnership fund with UN that is a vital example of deepening...

9 Jun 2018 1:54 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he speaks during a plenary session on the occasion of World Environment Day in New Delhi. (Photo: AFP)

UN report on Kashmir is a challenge to Delhi

While the report attempts to appear balanced, criticising Pak actions in the parts of Kashmir that it occupies, the real...

18 Jun 2018 4:44 AM IST

US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley at the Jama Masjid in Old Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: Asian Age)

Nikki Haley visits religious places in city, prepares rotis for langar

We are humbled to have @nikkihaley Ji and @USAmbIndia paying obeisance at Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahab.

29 Jun 2018 2:48 AM IST

In November last year, the ISIS had claimed the responsibility for the shootout in which police sub-inspector Imran Tak was also killed in Srinagars Gulab Bagh area. (Photo: Representational | AP)

World has to find new ways to fight terror, radicalisation

Terrorism is a transnational threat that cannot be defeated by any single government or organisation.

29 Jun 2018 6:38 AM IST

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Living in the shadow of fear

Women from all walks of life speak up as India is rated the most dangerous country in the world for women.

29 Jun 2018 12:04 AM IST