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UN will become talk shop if…”: PM Modi calls for a stronger United Nations
Hiroshima: The United Nations and the Security Council will remain just a “talk shop” if they do not reflect the realities of the present world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday, strongly…
- Middle East
UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths calls for access, funding in Yemen
United Nations: UN Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths has called for access and funding for the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Yemen. Humanitarians continue to face chronic access impediments, primarily in…
- Middle East
UN appeals for support for kids affected by Turkey-Syria quakes
Geneva: The Unicef has called for continued support for the millions of children affected by the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquakes in February that killed 59,259 people in the two neighbouring nations. Since the…
- Middle East
UN envoy calls for comprehensive political process in Yemen
United Nations: UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg has said that an inclusive and comprehensive political process in Yemen is the only sustainable solution to the crisis. The cornerstone of an…
- Middle East
Palestine urges UN to suspend Israel’s membership as Nakba Day marked
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urged the United Nations (UN) to suspend Israel’s UN membership unless it ‘enforces a proper resolution establishing separate Jewish and Arab states and allows the return of Palestinian…
- Middle East
Despite US pressure, Iran continues to engage in constructive cooperation with UN
Tehran: Nasser Kanaani, the spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, has said that despite political pressure from the United States to its allies, the Islamic Republic’s principled stance is to maintain constructive…
- Middle East
UN chief condemns civilian losses in Gaza
United Nations: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is following with deep concern the latest security developments in Gaza, and the ongoing escalation and risk of further loss of life, a UN spokesman…
- Middle East
UN calls for closing funding gap to salvage decaying oil tanker off Yemen
United Nations: There is a “crucial need” for additional money to close the funding gap to salvage the decaying Safer oil tanker off Yemen’s Red Sea coast, a UN spokesman said. A…
- Middle East
Yemen’s warring sides ready to resume prisoner exchange talks
Aden: Yemen’s government and the Houthi militia have separately announced their readiness to resume UN-facilitated negotiations on the exchange of prisoners and detainees. In a statement, the government’s prisoner affairs committee voiced…
- Middle East
UN envoy to Yemen holds constructive talks with Houthi militia
Sanaa: UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg announced that he had “positive engagements” with the Houthi militia in capital Sanaa, calling on concerning parties to take bold steps to end the…
- India
Doha: No breakthrough in sight as India joins UN to resolve Afghan issue
New Delhi: India participated in a two-day closed-door conference on Afghanistan with 20 other countries led by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to discuss the Afghan crisis. The UN was spurred by the…
- India
100th episode of PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ to be broadcast live in UN’s headquarters
New York: In a “historic moment”, the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ will be broadcast live at the United Nations headquarters here. “Get ready…
- Middle East
Watch: Israel’s UN envoy walks out of Security Council meeting in protest
United Nations: Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan walked out of a Security Council meeting in protest. Erdan said he was outraged by the Council’s refusal to re-schedule Tuesday’s debate on…
- World
Vital supplies dwindle, healthcare system threatened in Sudan amid unrest: UN
Khartoum: Amid the ongoing unrest in Sudan, people are running out of food, fuel and other vital supplies, and the healthcare system is in danger of collapse, UN humanitarians said. “We desperately…
- World
China’s global influence on downward drift as its lender role turns toxic
United Nations: China’s influence at the world body — a barometer of its global clout — measured by a recent secret electoral vote has shown a downward drift even as it maintains…
