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Russia, China block release of United Nations report criticising Russia

Russia and China blocked the official release of a report by UN experts on Libya that accused its warring parties and their international backers of violating a UN arms embargo

Bhutan backs G4 nations candidature as permanent members to expanded UNSC

Bhutan has long supported the aspirations of the G4 countries-- India, Japan, Germany and Brazil -- to serve as permanent members to an expanded UNSC, Prime Minister Lotay Tshering said

Terrorism, nuclear trade Pak's 'only crowning glory' in 70 yrs: India at UN

The "only crowning glory" that Pakistan has to show to the world for the last seven decades is terrorism, ethnic cleansing, majoritarian fundamentalism and clandestine nuclear trade

Japan determined to host Tokyo Olympics in 2021: Yosihide Suga at UNGA

New Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said that the country is determined to host the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympic Games to prove that humanity has defeated the Covid-19 pandemic

India walks out of UN General Assembly protesting Imran's Khan diatribe

The Indian delegate at the United Nations General Assembly session on Friday walked out in protest when Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan began attacking India in his speech at the high-level meeting

UN aviation agency advises Pak to suspend issuance of new pilot licences

A Pakistani aviation ministry official told Reuters that the country has not issued any new licenses since July, in the wake of the scandal.

Japan PM pledges continued cooperation to UN in fighting Covid-19 pandemic

Yoshihide Suga told UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that Japan will continue to cooperate with the UN and the international community to combat the COVID-19 pandemic

At UN, China, Russia and US clash over Covid-19 pandemic responses

The remarks at the UN Security Council came two days after UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres decried the lack of international cooperation in tackling the still "out-of-control" coronavirus

For North Korea, UN membership is a key connection to larger world

The United Nations makes a point of welcoming all nations, regardless of political persuasion. But in many ways, there''s a love-hate relationship between the North and the UN

Stolen assets of developing nations must be returned: Pak PM tells UN panel

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday urged the international community to take "decisive actions" to counter illicit flows of money

UN Chief Guterres calls for fighting misinformation to tackle Covid-19

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged joint efforts to address the infodemic, mitigating the harm done to people by misinformation and disinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Saudi king's rare address to United Nations showcases monarch in charge

Saudi Arabia's King Salman made a rare address to the UN General Assembly, using the moment to highlight the foundational notions of his regime his steadfast commitment to the Palestinians

In UN debut, Saudi king calls for comprehensive solution on Iran

He expressed support for US efforts to start talks between Israel and the Palestinians during his first address to the UNGA.

'Disregarded facts and fabricated lies' says China on Trump's remarks at UN

Trump blasted China for "unleashing" the plague of the "China virus" onto the world, demanding that the United Nations must hold Beijing accountable for failing to contain the coronavirus

Ready to offer Covid-19 vaccine to UN staff, offices free of cost: Russia

Russia is sure that all capacities of the global pharmaceutical industry need to be employed so as to provide free access to vaccination for the population in the foreseeable future, Putin remarked

South Korea seeks United Nations' support for declaring end to Korean War

South Korean President Moon Jae-in reiterated the need for declaring the end to the decades-long Korean War and sought the United Nations'support

Iran strikes defiant tone at United Nations under crushing US sanctions

Hassan Rouhani delivered a defiant and fiery speech to the UN General Assembly as his nation grapples with the Middle East's worst coronavirus outbreak and a weakened economy

What a gift: Russia offers United Nations staff free virus vaccines

What do you do when Vladimir Putin offers you Russia's new coronavirus vaccine, for free? United Nations staff around the world are now facing that choice

China has no intention to fight 'a cold war or hot one: Xi Jinping at UN

Chinese leader in video speech calls resolve disputes with others through dialogue and negotiation

After defying UN on Iran, Donald Trump boycotts 75th anniversary session

US President Donald Trump, who defied the UN and unilaterally reimposed sanctions on Iran, has boycotted the world body's 75th anniversary commemoration