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UN seeks record $4.4 billion for Afghans struggling under Taliban

Ukraine is of vital importance, but Afghanistan, you know, calls to our soul for commitment and loyalty, said Martin Griffiths, who heads the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

2 billion people live in conflict areas today, says United Nations chief

The United Nations chief said that one-quarter of humanity -- two billion people -- are living in conflict areas today and the world is facing the highest number of violent conflicts since 1945

Skepticism and suspicion: Top things to know about Russia and Ukraine talks

India seeks a 'purposeful engagement' in negotiations between the two sides as war continues.

Russia says sanctions leading to economic crisis of historic proportions

An attempt by the West to isolate Russia is leading to an economic crisis of historic proportions, said Vasily Nebenzya, Permanent Representative of Russian to the UN.

India at UN calls for 'purposeful engagement' in Russia-Ukraine peace talks

India called for a "purposeful engagement" by Russia and Ukraine in the ongoing talks and expressed hope that an understanding can be reached soon towards immediate de-escalation of tensions

Talks show Russia may be ready to 'make steps forward': Ukraine envoy to UN

Ukrainian Ambassador to the UN Sergiy Kyslytsya said the new round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul are showing that Moscow may be ready to move forward.

UN food chief: Ukraine war's food crisis is worst since World War II

David Beasley, executive director of the UN World Food Program, told the UN Security Council that already high food prices are skyrocketing.

Sudan risks sliding into economic and security collapse: UN envoy

The top UN envoy for Sudan warned that the country may risk sliding into an economic and security collapse and a worse humanitarian crisis.

UN envoy says Sudan could face economic and security collapse

The U.N. envoy said that the stakes are high and the aspirations of the Sudanese people for a prosperous, civilian-led, democratic future are at risk.

UN chief Antonio Guterres wants humanitarian cease-fire in Ukraine

The United Nations chief has launched an initiative to immediately explore possible arrangements for a humanitarian cease-fire in Ukraine in order to allow the delivery of desperately needed aid

UN commission reaffirms women leadership to address climate change

The 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66) closed its two-week long session, acknowledging the important role of women and girls as agents of change for sustainable development

Afghanistan's children must have access to education, says UN agency

Ensuring that both girls and boys can return to school, including the resumption of adolescent girls' access to secondary education, is key for the development of the country, she said

UN's World Food Program condemns attack on humanitarian convoy in Sudan

The UN humanitarian organisation disclosed that similar attacks occurred in December 2021 and March 2022 respectively

UN warns of worsening food crisis in Sudan amid economic deterioration

The UN has warned of a deepening food crisis in Sudan as result of the African country's economic downturn, displacement and devastated harvests.

India abstains 6th, 7th time in UN vote on Ukraine crisis resolution

Keeping up its streak of abstentions on Ukraine-related resolutions at the UN, India on Thursday abstained in rapid succession for the sixth and seventh time at the General Assembly

UNGA blames Russia for Ukraine humanitarian crisis, urges ceasefire

The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution Thursday blaming Russia for humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

India's 2022 GDP growth downgraded to 4.6% due to war in Ukraine: UN report

The report noted that a number of developing country central banks also engaged in quantitative easing: active purchasing of bonds in the open market

UN General Assembly again overwhelmingly isolates Russia over Ukraine

The resolution adopted on Thursday, which was drafted by Ukraine and allies, received 140 votes in favor and five votes against while 38 countries, including China, abstained

Half of Ukraine's children now displaced by Russia's invasion, says UN

The United Nations children's agency says half of the country's children, or 4.3 million of an estimated 7.5 million, have now fled their homes

World Food Programme extends North Korea aid programme until 2023

The World Food Programme (WFP) revealed that it has extended the aid programme for North Korea by a year until the end of 2023, with strict border restrictions against the Covid-19 pandemic in place.