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Pandemic response in SE Asia must address rising inequalities: UN Report

UN has commended governments in southeast Asia for acting swiftly to stem the most serious health consequences of Covid-19 but highlighted the need to curb rising inequalities across the region

United Nations welcomes setting date for early elections in Iraq

Hennis-Plasschaert also said that she is confident that all political parties wish to see a prosperous Iraq free from crises

ISA amends framework agreement to enable UN member states to join

An amendment to framework agreement of International Solar Alliance came into force earlier this month that will enable member states of the UN to join the groupin

UN leaders to meet virtually; Donald Trump might attend in person

The annual meeting of world leaders at the United Nations is going virtual this year, except for the likely personal appearance by President Donald Trump

India-UN Development Partnership Fund supports projects to tackle Covid-19

The India-UN Development Partnership Fund is supporting various projects to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in areas of boosting national healthcare capacities, reducing risk of transmission, etc

How coronavirus pandemic could turn world politics on its head

Trust is the fuel that makes global institutions run. And it looks as though we've passed Peak Trust

Nitrogen dioxide levels fell by 70% in coronavirus lockdown in Delhi: UN

Environmental gains will be temporary if economies reopen without policies to prevent air pollution, says policy brief

Hunger killing over 10,000 children a month owing to Covid-19 curbs: UN

More than 550,000 additional children each month are being struck by what is called wasting, according to the UN

Significant numbers of ISIS terrorists in Kerala and Karnataka: UN report

According to the report, one member state reported that the ISIL Indian affiliate (Hind Wilayah), which was announced on May 10, 2019, has between 180 and 200 members

WHO chief upbraids Pompeo for 'unacceptable' allegations over China bias

Tedros' response to Pompeo represented some of his most defensive and full-throated statements yet in the wake of the Trump administration's repeated criticism of the UN health agency in recent months

India lifted record 273 million out of poverty in 10 years, says UN report

The report says India recorded largest reduction in number of people living in poverty in that period

Fury of Covid-19 provides context for 'rebirth and reform' of UN: PM Modi

Noting that a lot has changed since its formation, he said the UN now brings together 193 member countries and along with its membership, the expectations from the organisation have also grown

As pandemic surges, UN seeks billions more to offer humanitarian aid

At the beginning of the year, humanitarian agencies targeted around 110 million people, he said. They now need to reach 250 million in 63 countries

UN blacklists Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan's leader Noor Wali Mehsud

In June 2018, Mehsud was named the leader of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, following the death of former TTP leader Maulana Fazlullah

India reiterates its stand, says South China Sea a part of global commons

Beijing claims almost all of the 1.3 million square mile South China Sea as its sovereign territory

On UN's 75th anniversary, PM Modi to virtually address ECOSOC on July 17

Prime Minister will virtually deliver a keynote address at valedictory session of High-Level Segment of UN ECOSOC (United Nations Economic and Social Council) on July 17 in New York

Number of undernourished people in India fell by 60 mn in 2017-19: UN

In percentage terms, the prevalence of undernourishment in the total population in India declined from 21.7 per cent in 2004-06 to 14 per cent in 2017-19

Fewer undernourished people in India now; obesity in adults rising: UN

The number of undernourished people in India has declined by 60 million in over a decade, according to a UN report which said that there were less stunted children but more obese adults in the country

Covid-19 pandemic could push 130 mn more people into chronic hunger: UN

The UN agencies said a staggering 3 billion people or more can't afford to acquire the food needed for a healthy diet

New global order (or disorder)

It's a time for cooperation and trust, so that local and global action can be decisive and meaningful