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UN chief Antonio Guterres calls for bold measures to tackle debt crisis

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for urgent, bold measures to address an emerging debt crisis caused largely by Covid-19

North Korea accuses UN of double standard over reaction to missile firings

North Korea on Monday accused the United Nations of a double standard over its reaction to the North's recent missile launches, warning it of a serious consequence

At $2.06 per dose, India pays the least for AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

The price paid by different governments for a vaccine dose - including for the same vaccine - varies across countries, Unicef data shows

N Korea violated UN resolution by conducting latest missile tests: Biden

US President Joe Biden said during his first press conference since assuming office that North Korea has violated United Nations Resolution 1718 by conducting missile tests earlier this week

UN Women urges world to press gender equality post-coronavirus pandemic

The UN's premiere global body fighting for gender equality should be ensuring women have a strong voice in rebuilding economies after the Covid-19 pandemic, the head of UN Women said

UN needs to step up against 'Uyghur genocide' in China: Pro-Uyghur body

Reiterating the need for urgent action to address the Uyghur genocide, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) asserted that the UN needs to "step up" and act in line with its self-pronounced core values

Cannabis is no longer 'dangerous'

In India, cannabis has historically been grown and consumed for recreational, culinary, and commercial purposes.

India must vote in favour of UN resolution against Sri Lanka: Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday said India must vote in favour of the United Nations resolution calling out "human rights violations" by the Sri Lankan government

People of Myanmar want UN sanctions, peacekeepers, says UN official

The people of Myanmar have huge expectations from the UN and the international community following the Feb 1 coup, with many calling for sanctions and some urging the UN to send peacekeepers

US, China clash at United Nations meet on human rights violations, racism

The US accused China of committing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and China accused the US of discrimination against people of African and Asian descent

Pakistan backs Antonio Guterres for second term as UN Secretary-General

Pakistan has expressed its support for Antonio Guterres, who is seeking a second term as the Secretary-General of the United Nations

Biden reaffirms commitment to re-engagement with international institutions

US President Joe Biden, on Thursday (local time), hosted Permanent Representatives from the UN Security Council, where he reaffirmed the US commitment to values-based global leadership and re-engagement with international institutions, in particular the United Nations.India was a part of this virtual gathering where India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti outlined New Delhi's commitment to reformed multilateralism and rule of law."Privileged to virtually call on @POTUS Biden with Ambs/PRs of #UNSC. Underlined India's commitment to: Reformed multilateralism; Democracy, Pluralism and Rule of Law; Maritime Security, UN Peacekeeping and Counterterrorism; Development for All, #VaccineMaitri & #COP26," Tirumurti wrote in a tweet.According to a readout from The White House, Biden reiterated the importance of working with global partners and through multilateral institutions to end the pandemic, improve global health security, and ensure "that our nations ...

UN body raises global economic growth forecast for 2021 to 4.7%

The report estimates that last year there was a 3.9 per cent drop in output as the spread of the coronavirus sparked lockdowns across the world.

UN, partners launch $3.85 billion humanitarian plan for war-torn Yemen

The UN and its partners have launched the 2021 humanitarian response plan for Yemen that seeks $3.85 billion for urgent, life-saving aid for more than half of the country's war-torn population

UN expresses concern over UK's move to increase nuclear weapons arsenal

The UN has expressed concerns over the UK's decision to increase its nuclear weapons arsenal, as part of the country's foreign policy overhaul

Over 200 people killed in Myanmar since Feb 1 coup: UN Rights Chief

As violence continues to intensify in Myanmar with the military using violence against anti-coup protesters, over 200 people have been killed since the takeover on Feb 1

UN chief Guterres urges leaders to advance women's equal participation

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on leaders across the world to advance women's equal participation in society

International diplomacy crucial to end Syria's war, says United Nations

UN special envoy for Syria said that international diplomacy is crucial to end the 10-year war and it's important to establish a new format to bring together key nations with influence on the conflict

Increasing tendency to politicise humanitarian situation unfortunate: India

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, addressing the Council, said that conflict drives hunger and famine; which in turn drive conflict

UN chief Guterres blasts vaccine nationalism, hoarding, side deals

Guterres reiterated his call for Covid-19 vaccines to be seen as "a global public good"