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What Is The International Criminal Court? What Does ICC Arrest Warrant Mean For Putin?

The ICC issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin saying he was allegedly responsible for the war crime of unlawful deportation of children and unlawful transfer of children from occupied areas of...

17 March 2023

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Recognizing The Efforts Of The Honourable Chief Minister Of Andhra Pradesh - Shri Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, The United Nations Appreciates The Impact Of His Efforts On Sustainable Development Goals

Shri Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy received an appreciation from The United Nations Office on the NAADU NEDU SCHEME initiative taken up by his government at the International Cooperation Forum - Education 4 Future which was held at...

25 February 2023

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

Ukraine War: How Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Exposed Fractures In Our Multilateral Organisations

While United Nations resolutions against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine were nothing more than lip service, the military support from North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and humanitarian assistance from the United...

22 February 2023

Anti-India posters seen outside UN building in Geneva.

'Anti-India' Posters Seen In Front of UN Building in Geneva, Swiss Envoy Summoned: Report

The Swiss ambassador said the posters in Geneva are part of the space provided to all, but in no way endorse the claims, nor reflect the position of the Swiss government.

05 March 2023

The United Nations General Assembly

India Abstains In UNGA On Ukraine Resolution; Seeks Possible Solution Acceptable To Both Russia And Ukraine

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said India continues to remain concerned over the situation in Ukraine, noting that the conflict has resulted in the loss of countless lives and misery,...

24 February 2023

Syria Turkey Earthquake Displaced

After Quake, War-Hit Syrians Struggle To Get Aid, Rebuild

Almost one week after the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck northern Syria and neighbouring Turkey, the UN has acknowledged an international failure to help Syrian quake victims.

13 February 2023

Self-styled godman Nithyananda

Nithyananda Persecuted, Harassed By Anti-Hindu Elements, Says 'Kailasha' Representative At UN

'Kailasha' representative Vijayapriya was speaking at a UN event when she said that Nithyanada, who has been accused of rape, was being harassed and persecuted by anti-Hindu elements 'in his own birthplace'.

03 March 2023

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Gueterres

Peshawar Blast: UN Chief Guterres, Security Council Condemn Deadly Mosque Attack In Pakistan

Strongly condemning the suicide bombing on Monday that killed at least 90 people and injured over 100 others, Guterres said in a statement that it is particularly abhorrent that the attack occurred at a place of worship.

31 January 2023

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31 January 2023
UN: Taliban Ban On Women Aid Workers Is Potential Death Blow

UN: Taliban Ban On Women Aid Workers Is Potential Death Blow

Despite initial promises, the Taliban have imposed increasing restrictions on girls and women since they took power in August 2021 during the final weeks of...


17 January 2023
UN Blacklists Former LeT Chief Abdul Rehman Makki: What Do We Know About Him?

UN Blacklists Former LeT Chief Abdul Rehman Makki: What Do We Know About Him?

In June 2022, India slammed China after it blocked the proposal to list terrorist Abdul Rehman Makki under the Sanctions Committee, also known as the UNSC 1267...


17 January 2023
UN Blacklists LeT Deputy Chief Abdul Rehman Makki As 'Global terrorist'

UN Blacklists LeT Deputy Chief Abdul Rehman Makki As 'Global terrorist'

The UN Security Council’s Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee added Makki Monday to its list of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban,...


13 January 2023
In Veiled Reference To Pakistan, India Demands UNSC To Hold Countries Using Cross-Border Terror to Serve Narrow Political Purposes Accountable

In Veiled Reference To Pakistan, India Demands UNSC To Hold Countries Using Cross-Border Terror to Serve Narrow Political Purposes Accountable

"From the illegal development of nuclear weapons to the illegal use of force, states continue to flout international law with impunity", UN Secretary-General...


10 January 2023
UN Extends Critical Aid From Turkey To Syria's Rebel North

UN Extends Critical Aid From Turkey To Syria's Rebel North

The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Monday to keep a key border crossing from Turkey to Syria's rebel-held northwest open for critical aid deliveries...


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06 January 2023
India Deploys 'Largest Unit Of Women Peacekeepers' In UN Mission In Abyei

India Deploys 'Largest Unit Of Women Peacekeepers' In UN Mission In Abyei

India’s Permanent Mission to the UN said in a statement that the platoon of women peacekeepers will be deployed in Abyei as part of the Indian Battalion in...


28 December 2022
UN Calls On Taliban To Drop Restrictions On Women

UN Calls On Taliban To Drop Restrictions On Women

The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday decried increasing restrictions on women's rights in Afghanistan, urging the country's Taliban rulers to reverse them...


27 December 2022
Dubai's Entrepreneur-Philantrophist Fadie Musallet Wishes To Collaborate With The UN And Palestinian Children's Relief Fund

Dubai's Entrepreneur-Philantrophist Fadie Musallet Wishes To Collaborate With The UN And Palestinian Children's Relief Fund

Among his various philanthropic initiatives, The Giving Family is the one that's quite big and has done some incredible work. Through his initiative, Fadie has...


27 December 2022
UN Agency Probes Origin Of Rohingya Refugees In Indonesia

UN Agency Probes Origin Of Rohingya Refugees In Indonesia

At least 185 men, women and children disembarked from a rickety wooden boat Monday at dusk on Ujong Pie beach at Muara Tiga, a coastal village in Aceh's Pidie...


24 December 2022
UN Member States Heap Praise On India As Its UNSC Term Nears End

UN Member States Heap Praise On India As Its UNSC Term Nears End

The UN Member States have applauded India for its successful tenure as an elected non-permanent member of the Security Council


22 December 2022
Beauticians Help Childbearing Couples To Space Their Children 

Beauticians Help Childbearing Couples To Space Their Children 

Beauty parlours with support from UNFPA and Plan India serve as a base to mainstream sexual and reproductive health awareness and services among Dalit and...


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21 December 2022
US Condemns Taliban Restrictions On Women’s Education

US Condemns Taliban Restrictions On Women’s Education

The United States has condemned the recent decision of the Taliban with regard to imposing restrictions on education of women in Afghanistan.


17 December 2022
More Questions Than Answers As EU Corruption Scandal Unfolds

More Questions Than Answers As EU Corruption Scandal Unfolds

No one answers the door or the phone at the offices of the two campaign groups linked to a cash-for-favours corruption scandal at the European Union's...


16 December 2022
The United Nations Recognizes Namami Gange As One Of The Top 10 World Restoration Flagships 

The United Nations Recognizes Namami Gange As One Of The Top 10 World Restoration Flagships 

Director General, Namami Gange, Mr. G. Asok Kumar said that the recognition bears testimony to efforts to restore riverine ecosystem.  


15 December 2022
UN Council Ousts Iran From UN Commission Backing Women

UN Council Ousts Iran From UN Commission Backing Women

The U.N. Economic and Social Council voted Wednesday to immediately oust Iran from the U.N.'s premiere global body fighting for gender equality


15 December 2022
A Country Which Hosted Osama bin Laden Can't 'Sermonize': India After Pakistan Raised 'Kashmir' In UN

A Country Which Hosted Osama bin Laden Can't 'Sermonize': India After Pakistan Raised 'Kashmir' In UN

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's strong remarks came after Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto raised the Kashmir issue while speaking in the...


13 December 2022
COP 15: What Is Convention On Biological Diversity, Its Targets And Why Is It Important?

COP 15: What Is Convention On Biological Diversity, Its Targets And Why Is It Important?

Agreement over mobilising $200 billion, eliminating plastic pollution, and reducing the use of pesticides are among the major issues on which countries are...


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