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Antonio Guterres

New UN chief's mission: Make peace in 2017

Mr Guterres: How can we help the millions of people caught up in conflict, suffering massively in wars with no end in...

2 Jan 2017 2:24 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: AP)

Russia gets UN backing for Syria truce, Kazakhstan talks

President Putin has said he would reduce Moscow's military contingent in Syria, which has been fighting for the...

1 Jan 2017 8:34 AM IST

Islamabads decision to reveal the contents of Trumps phone call with Sharif in which the President-elect praised the country and its people has already been avenged.

2016 Fear vs Hope: New world order may emerge after disorder

Trump Administration may make aid to Pakistan more conditional.

1 Jan 2017 12:15 AM IST

In an address to the UNs top rights body, Zeid said that his office had been refused access to the country. (Photo: AP)

Syria has become 'torture chamber': UN rights chief

The UN and other organisations have repeatedly accused the Syrian authorities of widespread torture.

14 March 2017 3:49 PM IST

UN Human Rights Commission Chief Zeid Raad Al Hussein. (Photo: AP)

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 March 2017 12:39 PM IST

Antonio Guterres (Photo: AP)

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 March 2017 12:51 AM IST

The report comes shortly after Trump signed an order imposing an indefinite travel ban on Syrian refugees and a temporary curb on people from six other countries, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen and Somalia from entering the US for at least 90 days. (Photo: Representational Image)

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.

7 April 2017 9:04 PM IST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (Photo: AP)

Paris agreement: Angela Merkel vows decisive action on climate change

Angela Merkel called Trump's decision to turn his back on the Paris pact, 'highly regrettable'.

2 Jun 2017 4:55 PM IST

Solheim said there is incredible momentum on climate action from individual states, cities, the private sector and citizens and a single political decision will not derail this unparalleled effort. (Photo: AP)

US out of Paris climate deal; UN says India, China showing strong...

UN Environment chief Erik Solheim said that US' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement will not deter the global efforts.

2 Jun 2017 8:41 AM IST

Russian ambassador to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin. (Photo: AP)

Russia's UN envoy Churkin dies suddenly in New York

The ministry gave no details on the circumstances of his death but offered condolences to his relatives.

21 Feb 2017 9:39 AM IST

Turkey-backed opposition fighters advance in an armoured personnel carrier outside the northern Syrian town of al-Bab during a drive to retake control from the Islamic State group on February 9, 2017 (Photo: AFP)

UN envoy questions US engagement on Syria

Staffan de Mistura said the new administration was still trying to work out its priorities on the conflict.

19 Feb 2017 9:39 PM IST

All Prime Ministers of India, from Jawaharlal Nehru to Narendra Modi, have tried to have closer relations with Pakistan.

Pak backs JuD chief Saeed's participation in pro-Palestine rally

Pakistan's defence has come after the Government of India said the Palestinian envoy's association with Saeed was...

31 Dec 2017 6:09 PM IST