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India tops largest number of people living in poverty: UN report
United Nations: India is among the five countries globally with the largest number of people living in poverty, according to the UN report that said 1.1 billion people, over half of them…
- Middle East
Iran accused of killing about 200 Afghan refugees, UN seeks probe
An Iranian human rights organisation has accused the Iranian border police of killing or seriously injuring between 200 and 260 Afghan refugees at the Iran-Afghanistan territorial borderline. This report issued by Halvah…
- Middle East
Nearly 3M people have fled Sudan after 18 months of war: UN
United Nations: Nearly 3 million refugees and returnees have fled Sudan after 18 months of the war, crossing borders to seek safety in neighbouring countries and further afield, mainly fleeing to the…
- Middle East
UN concerned over continued strikes between Lebanon, Israel: Spokesman
United Nations: The United Nations is concerned over the continued strikes across the Blue Line between Lebanon and Israel, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemns the civilian loss of lives, his…
- Middle East
Netanyahu urges UN to withdraw peacekeepers from Lebanon
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged the United Nations to withdraw its UNIFIL peacekeeping force from southern Lebanon. “Secretary-General, get the UNIFIL forces out of harm’s way,” Netanyahu said on…
- Middle East
Israeli tanks forcibly enter UN position in southern Lebanon: UNIFIL
Beirut: The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported on Sunday that two Israeli tanks destroyed the main gate of one of its positions in southern Lebanon and “forcibly entered” the…
- World
105 nations condemn Israel banning UN secy- gen, India absent
India didnot sign a letter signed by 105 member nations in support of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres over the state of Israel recently banning him from entering the country.…
- World
India condemns Israeli attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
United Nations: India has backed a joint statement by the UNIFIL-contributing countries that “strongly condemned” the recent attacks on the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon and said such actions must stop immediately.…
- Middle East
No one in Gaza received food parcels this month: UN
United Nations: Aid entering Gaza is at its lowest level in months, and no one in Gaza has received food parcels this month due to constrained access to aid supplies, a UN…
- Middle East
UN inquiry accuses Israel of crime against humanity of extermination in Gaza
The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry has accused Israel of carrying out a “concerted policy to destroy Gaza’s healthcare system” during its ongoing war with Hamas since October 7, 2023.…
- Middle East
UN peacekeeping base comes under Israeli fire, Indian personnel safe
United Nations: A UN peacekeeping base in Lebanon came under fire from Israeli forces but Indian peacekeepers there are reported safe. However, two Indonesian peacekeepers at the base, the UN Interim Force…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia fails to win seat on UN Human Rights Council
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, October 9, failed to win a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for membership in the 2025-27 term. This is the…
- Middle East
UN chief appeals for peace on first anniversary of Gaza conflict
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed for peace in the Middle East in his message to mark the first anniversary of the Gaza conflict, which started on October 7, 2023.…
- Middle East
Israel bans entry of UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres
In a major development, Israel, on Wednesday, October 2, banned the entry of the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Israel’s foreign minister Israel Katz announced the decision stating the United Nations failed…
- World
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, including 900 Indians, staying in place: Spokesperson
United Nations: The UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, including about 900 Indians, are remaining in place despite the “dangerous developments” following Israel’s ground invasion of the country and the UN is in close…
